The Organization's purpose is to create a forum to facilitate communication between and among Idaho redevelopment practitioners; educate members, share resources, promote professional development, encourage best practices in the redevelopment enterprise; facilitate compliance with applicable State Law and Regulation; collect and organize information useful for the public understanding of urban renewal activities and practices in the State; facilitate effective public policy making by engaging legislators, public officials, and other constituencies in the drafting or amendment of urban renewal law or regulation; and improve accountability and advance the effectiveness of the redevelopment tool through the proper formation and management of urban renewal agencies throughout the state.