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September 16, 2010. Local Goals. Increase Local Public GICH Awareness Work in conjunction with city council and other local organizations Increase ownership pride throughout our community Apply for and receive CDBG, CHIP, and other grant Continue to work in our West End Area
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September 16, 2010 Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative
Local Goals • Increase Local Public GICH Awareness • Work in conjunction with city council and other local organizations • Increase ownership pride throughout our community • Apply for and receive CDBG, CHIP, and other grant • Continue to work in our West End Area - Mill Village - Fox Subdivision
West End Initiative • 57 Structures in entire area - 6 identified for Condemnation - 1 identified for rehabilitation - 1 reconstruction - Multi phased project • City matched $400,000 for water and sewer development which has been completed • City of Calhoun - West End Initiative Resolution - Owner Pride - City purchase lots
Other Accomplishments • Added Two Police Officers to the area (Crime down approximately 30%) • Redevelopment Plan Expanded • Owner Pride • Code Enforcement • Community Meetings and Evolvement • Communication started with Corporation about acquiring 6 acres as park-green space
West End Initiative116 McConnell Road Before After
West End Initiative617 MLK Drive Before After
Resources Needed • CDBG, CHIP, and local grants • Partnership with Habitat • Condemnation Procedures • Redevelopment Plan • Lead/Asbestos Training • Relationship with EPD • For Profit Affordable Developer
Concept Plan emphasizing the Interior(slightly earlier version of previous slide)
Long Term Time Line • 2011: Complete Phase I • 2012: Begin planning Phase II - Initial planning of Mill Village • 2014: Completion of West End Initiative
End State • A rejuvenated West End area of Calhoun • Increased community knowledge and understanding of Calhoun GICH • Begin working on Mill Village and Fox Subdivision projects