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Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority THE REVITALIZATION OF PUBLIC HOUSING

Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority THE REVITALIZATION OF PUBLIC HOUSING. Anthony Scott Executive Director September 23, 2008. National Public Housing Challenges. These conditions exist in Public Housing Authorities across the nation:

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Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority THE REVITALIZATION OF PUBLIC HOUSING

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  1. Richmond Redevelopment & Housing AuthorityTHE REVITALIZATION OF PUBLIC HOUSING Anthony Scott Executive Director September 23, 2008

  2. National Public Housing Challenges • These conditions exist in Public Housing Authorities across the nation: • Deterioration and obsolescence of buildings/physical assets • Operational reforms at HUD • Substantial volatility in funding appropriations for public housing (capital and operating) • Economic volatility and higher costs of operations • Increasing demand for affordable housing • Increasing concentrations of the most impoverished families • Need to increase self-sufficiency among residents • Continued physical and social isolation of residents Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  3. A Plan to Address the Challenges • In 2005, RRHA undertook to develop a 5 Year Strategic Plan to address challenges. • The assessment and planning process was rigorous… • Physical Needs Assessment: Inspection of all RRHA residential buildings to determine current condition and cost of stabilization • Stakeholder Meetings: Over 100 meetings with residents, partners, taxpayers and others to collect input and recommendations regarding the future • Market Study: Independent study to determine housing needs and an economic overview of the City of Richmond • Financial Plan: Financing options, incorporating public and private funds to achieve goals while maximizing federal, state and local resources • Five-Year Strategic Plan announced in June of 2005: Including our Mission and Vision, 4 Goals, 12 Objectives and 26 Initiatives • …the outcome was worth the effort. Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

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  5. Our Core Commitments • As we pursue these initiatives, we make the following commitments: • We are an inclusive organization:striving to engage all stakeholders in helping us define and achieve our strategic vision for vibrant communities • We believe in transparency:making what we do highly visible to those who wish to understand and provide input to the process • We put families first:ensuring that our residents and surrounding citizens are informed about what the future has in store and preparing them to take advantage of the brighter possibilities ahead • We recognize the importance of forming strong partnerships: understanding that diverse expertise, perspectives and shared resources yield a better product • We strive to be:customer focused, ethical, resourceful, creative and accountable Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  6. Dove Street Revitalization – Dove Court • Project Definition: • Demolish & redevelop 60 unit Dove Court public housing and Carrington Gardens/Northridge properties in the Dove Street Redevelopment area into approximately 440 mixed income, rental, elderly and homeownership townhouse-style units (attempting to replace 60 elderly public housing units in the new configuration). Full relocation benefits and support provided to all public housing residents. • Dove Court status below: • Status: • HUD application for demolition and disposition approved. ( September 2008). • Originally 29 families to be relocated . All relocated. • Master Planning to commence in November 2008 • Finalizing financing plan at this time • Demolition of Dove Court projected for late October 2008 Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  7. Dove Street Revitalization – Carrington • Project Definition: • Demolish & redevelop 60 unit Dove Court public housing and Carrington Gardens/Northridge properties in the Dove Street Redevelopment area into approximately 440 mixed income, rental, elderly and homeownership townhouse-style units (attempting to replace 60 elderly public housing units in the new configuration). Full relocation benefits and support provided to all public housing residents. • Carrington Gardens/Northridge status below: • Status: - Took advantage of opportunity to purchase in January 2008 • Demolition prep of Carrington Gardens is underway, infrastructure and site prep for construction. • Demolition projected for late October 2008 Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  8. Gilpin/Fay/North Jackson Ward • Project Definition: • Revitalize 783 multi-family and 200 elderly public housing units and a 9-block blighted area north of Interstate 95 into a vibrant, mixed-use, mixed-income community. • Status: - Monthly meetings w/the Richmond Tenant Organization (including the Gilpin and Fay Tenant leadership) to share information/encourage participation in planning efforts - Launched RRHA’s Capacity Building Office to lead all resident training, self-sufficiency programs & relocation activities • Awaiting approval from City Planning Commission and LUHT Committee to re: elements of the NJW redevelopment plan and the NJW Master Plan amendment for approval • RRHA Master Planning process underway with highly experienced team, comprised of locally and nationally known planning, architectural, and market assessment firms. • - Conceptual plans, community engagement and RRHA’s master plan by January 2009 Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  9. Anthony Scott • Executive Director • Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority • (804) 780-4462 • ascott@rrha.state.va.us Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority

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