SUMMARY

Project Name: Public Housing Re-development

Department: Community Solutions

Start Date: 7/01/2019

End Date: 6/30/2028

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This project sets aside funding for the future redevelopment of the public housing sites. This funding is the fifth year of an original City projected commitment of $15 million for the redevelopment of the public housing sites.

RELATIONSHIP TO comprehensive PLAN:

Chapter 5 : Housing

Goal 1. Funding Commitments

Establish and sustain a funding commitment to address affordable housing needs, tied to requirements to address community goals.

Goal 2. Diverse Housing Throughout the City

Support a wide range of rental and homeownership housing choices that are

integrated and balanced across the city, and that meet multiple City goals including community sustainability, walkability, bike-ability, ADA accessibility, public transit use, increased support for families with children and low-income households, access to food, access to local jobs, thriving local businesses, and decreased vehicle use.

Goal 7. Subsidy Programs

Focus and align subsidy programs with community-defined priorities and make

changes to increase the impact of public spending.

Goal 8. Collaboration

Coordinate local and regional housing goals.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES / STATUS:

Objectives: To provide funds for the redevelopment of public housing sites.

Status: Renovation of 105 units of rental affordable housing at Crescent Halls and construction of 62 new rental affordable housing units at South First Street Phase 1 is currently underway. Planning continues for South First Street Phase 2 and Sixth Street Phase 1. Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) funding has been awarded for both South First Street Phase 2 and Sixth Street Phase 1. Resident Led Planning has recently begun for the redevelopment of Westhaven.