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GIS Use by Urban Nonprofit Organizations for Housing Initiatives and Urban Services

GIS Use by Urban Nonprofit Organizations for Housing Initiatives and Urban Services. Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation, University Neighborhood Housing Program, and the Enterprise Foundation. Two Bronx-based nonprofits…. GIS on a limited budget

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GIS Use by Urban Nonprofit Organizations for Housing Initiatives and Urban Services

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  1. GIS Use by Urban Nonprofit Organizations for Housing Initiatives and Urban Services Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation, University Neighborhood Housing Program, and the Enterprise Foundation

  2. Two Bronx-based nonprofits… • GIS on a limited budget • Started mapping with street addresses-- as technology improved, maps were built on blocks and lots • Primary function: Help make local improvements to transportation infrastructure, green spaces, and affordable housing development

  3. University Neighborhood Housing Program • Community Resource Guide- http://www.unhp.org/crg.html • Assists community development staff to quickly locate useful community-specific data online. • Early maps used ArcExplorer-- now thanks to a grant, they use ArcGIS 8

  4. Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation • Works with UNHP • Fordham Community Action Plan • Use of maps in presentations • Affordable housing • Building Indicator Project

  5. Enterprise Foundation Developed more than 16,000 units of affordable rental and homeownership housing in New York City, since 1987.

  6. Enterprise Foundation • Tour Maps • Public Relations • Project Investment Committee Packages • Board Presentations • Neighborhood assessments • Other projects

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