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Councilwoman Wanda Halbert District 4

Councilwoman Wanda Halbert District 4

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Councilwoman Wanda Halbert District 4

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  1. Councilwoman Wanda HalbertDistrict 4 Councilwoman Wanda Halbert was elected to the Memphis City Council in October, 2007. Councilwoman Halbert joins the City Council after serving on the Memphis Board of Education November 2000 to December 2007. Commissioner Halbert served as the MCS Board President in 2005. Ms. Halbert a graduate of Kirby High School attended State Technical Institute at Memphis and the University of Memphis. Councilwoman Halbert is employed with FedEx Services. Councilwoman Halbert served on a number of boards and committees during her tenure with the school board including the Capital Improvement, Mental Health, Budget, Audit, Policy, Superintendent Evaluation, and the Supplier Diversity Committee, for which she served as Chairman.

  2. Community Development Corporations CME CDC Homebuyers Center 3311 Kimball Cooper-Young Community Development Corp. 2298 Young Glenview Community Development Corp. 1663 Glenview Ave. Hamilton Community Initiative 1404 Pillow St. Orange Mound Development Corp. 2395 Park Avenue SOTM 1467 South Willett South Central CDC 2225 Ball Road

  3. FAIRGROUNDS / BELTLINE Existing Plans: Fairgrounds Redevelopment Study Boundaries: Central Ave, Southern Ave, E Parkway, Buntyn St CDC/Developer: Strategy: Housing/ Retail/ Commercial Major Activities: Kroc Center, Fairgrounds Redevelopment, Typology: Economic Development/Transitional Community Assets: Liberty Bowl Stadium Challenges: Urban Decline Opportunities: Fairgrounds Redevelopment

  4. GLENVIEW Existing Plans: Bicentennial Neighborhood Plan 1998 Boundaries: Lamar Ave, South Parkway, Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad, CSX Railroad CDC/Developer: Glenview CDC Strategy: Housing Major Activities: Single Family Housing Typology: Stable Community Assets: Glenview Park Challenges: Urban Decline Opportunities:

  5. ORANGE MOUND Existing Plans: Boundaries: Illinois-Central RR, Lamar Ave, Buntyn St/Haynes St/Inez St, Pendleton St CDC/Developer: Orange Mound DC Strategy: Housing Major Activities: East HS Renovation, Brewster School, Tillman Police Precinct, Gracewood Housing Development, Memphis & Shelby County Central Library, St. Mary’s Victorian Village Typology: Transitional Community Assets: Dunbar School, Melrose HS, Hanley School, Nat Buring Funeral Home, Orange Mound Senior Center Challenges: Perception of being unsafe area, decline in population, blighted buildings, code violations Opportunities: New Community Center, Orange Mound Resource Center, Tunstall Street Housing Development, Brinkley Plaza Apartments, Commons of Brentwood, Melrose Stadium

  6. COOPER YOUNG Existing Plans: Fairgrounds Redevelopment Study, Cooper Young Plan Boundaries: Central Ave, Southern Ave, E Parkway, McLean Blvd CDC/Developer: Cooper Young CDC Strategy: Housing Major Activities: Seattle Street Redevelopment, Keathley Condos, South Cox Redevelopment Typology: Stable Community Assets: Peabody School Challenges: Urban Decline

  7. PROPOSED Fairgrounds Redevelopment Project, Phase I, Clean and Green Project Address: Mid-South Fairgrounds – Central/Hollywood/Southern/East Parkway Start Date: November 2009 Completion Date: August 2010 Project Description (jobs): Demolition and greening of the former Libertyland Amusement Park and demolition of other dilapidated structures on the Fairgrounds site. Development Team: City of Memphis Funding Sources and Amounts: SourceAmount CIP $1,245,740 CDBG-R $1,191,589

  8. PROPOSED Fairgrounds Redevelopment Project, Phase II, Public Green Space Project (“Tiger Lane”) Project Address: Mid-South Fairgrounds – Central/Hollywood/Southern/East Parkway Start Date: June 2010 Completion Date: Ongoing Project Description (jobs): An oak-lined green promenade that is 160 feet wide and 1,300 feet long, between East Parkway and the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. The vista culminates on the east with a spectacular fountain with 16 peripheral sprays and kinetic colored lights for spectacular nighttime light shows. The Public Green Space project provides 586 premium parking spaces, each with 10’ x 10’ tailgating pads with electrical outlets. The project includes other enhancements which will address critical drainage, security, ingress/egress issues and improvements to the Belt Line and Orange Mound neighborhood gateways. Development Team: City of Memphis Funding Sources and Amounts: CIP Funds - $15,260,000

  9. BELTLINE IMPROVEMENTS As a part of the Fairgrounds project we will complete improvements to the viaducts on Southern Avenue. Complete a neighborhood action plan for the community. Cost: TBD PLANNED

  10. VIADUCT IMPROVEMENTS – BOSTON & JOSEPHINE STREET As a part of the Fairgrounds project we will complete improvements to the viaducts on Southern Avenue. Complete a neighborhood action plan for the community. Cost: TBD PLANNED

  11. PARKWAY BRIDGE OVER SOUTHERN IMPROVEMENTS As a part of the Fairgrounds project we will complete improvements to the viaducts on Southern Avenue. Complete a neighborhood action plan for the community. Cost: TBD PLANNED

  12. Reuse of the Old Melrose High SchoolWe’re working with the stakeholders to develop an action plan for the repurpose of the old Melrose School. Melrose Funding: To Be Determined PLANNED

  13. LOCATION LAMAR CROSSING 2881 Lamar Avenue Memphis, TN 38113 IN PROGRESS NUMBER OF UNITS: 120 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The development is 70% complete, the planned completion date is scheduled for December 2010. Proposed acquisition cost: $2,500,000. AMENITIES: Located in Southeast Memphis, Lamar Crossing contains 18 one bedrooms, 42 two bedrooms, 36 three bedrooms and 24 four bedrooms. Each unit contains a washer and dryer with central air conditioning systems, intrusion alarm systems, auxiliary site lighting, on-site property management and close proximity to shopping centers.

  14. LOCATION Melrose Place 3000 Barron Avenue Memphis, TN 38114 NUMBER OF UNITS:Multi-Family Dwelling (88 Units) PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Located in the center of Memphis. Three miles north of the Memphis International Airport which indirectly employs FedEx, Memphis International Airport, UPS,DHL sorting center, Smith & Nephew, Medtronics, and Kelloggs. AMENITIES: Apartment Features: Central Heating and Air, Washer/Dryer Connection, Dishwasher, Cable Ready, Walk in Closets, All New Appliances, High Speed Internet, Security System, Handicap Access Available, Community Features: Playground, Community Room, Access Gate PROPOSED

  15. NUMBER OF UNITS:Single Family Dwelling PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Single–Family rehab for the purpose of resale conveniently located near schools, minutes away from the Memphis International Airport AMENITIES: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, 1196 sq. ft. LOCATION 4368 Fredericks Memphis, TN 38111 Sales Price: $82,725.32 PROPOSED

  16. NUMBER OF UNITS:Single Family Dwelling PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Single–Family rehab for the purpose of resale conveniently located near schools, minutes away from the Memphis International Airport AMENITIES: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, 1111 sq. ft. LOCATION 3492 Heckle Memphis, TN 38111 Sales Price: $49,288.74 PROPOSED

  17. NUMBER OF UNITS:Single Family Dwelling PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Single–Family rehab for the purpose of resale conveniently located near schools, minutes away from the Memphis International Airport AMENITIES: 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1634 sq. ft. LOCATION 1763 Nelson Memphis, TN 38111 Sales Price: $80,075.85 PROPOSED

  18. NUMBER OF UNITS:Single Family Dwelling PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Single–Family rehab for the purpose of resale conveniently located near schools, minutes away from the Memphis International Airport AMENITIES: 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1944 sq. ft. LOCATION 2592 Supreme Memphis, TN 38114 Sales Price: $47,361.75 PROPOSED

  19. NUMBER OF UNITS:Single Family Dwelling PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Single–Family rehab for the purpose of resale conveniently located near schools, minutes away from the Memphis International Airport AMENITIES: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, 1964 sq. ft. LOCATION 4136 Cedarwood Memphis, TN 38118 Sales Price: $62,855.31 PROPOSED

  20. NUMBER OF UNITS:Single Family Dwelling PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Single–Family rehab for the purpose of resale conveniently located near schools, minutes away from the Memphis International Airport AMENITIES: 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1024 sq. ft. LOCATION 3310 Dungreen Street Memphis, TN 38118 Sales Price: $51,441.55 PROPOSED

  21. NUMBER OF UNITS:Single Family Dwelling PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Single–Family rehab for the purpose of resale conveniently located near schools, minutes away from the Memphis International Airport AMENITIES: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, 1404 sq. ft. LOCATION 4075 Kenosha Memphis, TN 38118 Sales Price: $66,762.38 PROPOSED

  22. NUMBER OF UNITS:Single Family Dwelling PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Single–Family rehab for the purpose of resale conveniently located near schools, minutes away from the Memphis International Airport AMENITIES: 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1325 sq. ft. LOCATION 4771 Summerview Memphis, TN 38118 Sales Price: $74,108.02 PROPOSED

  23. INVESTMENT SUMMARY ($000’s) ($000’s) ($000’s)

  24. THE COMMONS AT BRENTWOOD • 640 Aspire Lane • Memphis, Tennessee 38111 COMPLETED NUMBER OF UNITS:80 Mixed Income Multi-Family units PROJECT DESCRIPTION:The Orange Mound Development Corporation developed The Commons at Brentwood with Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and partnerships with The City of Memphis & First TN Bank. These multi family units are made available to families at or below 60% of the median area income. This site fronts on Spottswood, with Josephine street on the west, Haynes on the east, and Waverly street on the north.

  25. KEATHLEY CONDOMINIUMS • 2271 Young • Memphis, Tennessee 38104 COMPLETED NUMBER OF UNITS: 32 Middle Income Single Family units PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Keathley Condominiums were developed by BDJ Partners. The project, located on Young Avenue, is on the site formerly known as the Keathley Pie Factory. The Pie Factory was had an unsightly look and discouraged developers from renovating housing in the area. This dilapidated facility was demolished to make way for this project which has been a huge impact in the neighborhood, and has encouraged economic growth.

  26. ORANGE MOUND SINGLE FAMILY PROJECT Spottswood, Pendleton, Carnes, and Josephine Avenue Memphis, TN 38114 COMPLETED NUMBER OF UNITS:8 Affordable Single Family units PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Orange Mound Project is an 8 unit single family housing project being proposed by Neighborhood Housing Opportunities. NHO Inc is committed to newly constructed vacant lots along Spottswood, Pendleton, Carnes and Josephine Avenue.

  27. PARKWAY COMMONS • 1500 Parkway View Circle • Memphis, Tennessee 38106 COMPLETED NUMBER OF UNITS: 80 Affordable Multi-Family units PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Parkway Commons Apartments is an 80 unit multi-family complex that was redeveloped by the Memphis Housing Authority. The City of Memphis funded the acquisition of this site in an effort to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for low to moderate income citizens of Memphis.

  28. LOCATION • 926 Seattle St. • Memphis, TN 38104 COMPLETED NUMBER OF UNITS:Single Family Dwelling DEVELOPER: Cooper Young CDC PROJECT DESCRIPTION: New Construction for Homeownership or Rental AMENITIES: Located in the Cooper Young Area. 1200+ Square Feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, stove, washer and dryer connections, central heat and air, dishwasher.

  29. LOCATION • 1633 Southern • Memphis, TN 38114 BEFORE AFTER COMPLETED NUMBER OF UNITS:Single Family Dwelling DEVELOPER: Glenview CDC PROJECT DESCRIPTION: New Construction for Homeownership-Unit Occupied AMENITIES: Located in the Glenview subdivision. This home has full amenities 1200+ Square Feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, stove, washer and dryer connections, central heat and air, dishwasher.

  30. LOCATION • ETHEL STREET INITIATIVE • Memphis, TN 38114 PROPOSED The Ethel Street Initiative is a homeownership/rental project, consisting of single-family detached units for families below 80% of the median area income.  The proposed project is for the acquisition of several parcels on Ethel Street.  Phase I is the beginning of the revitalization of an entire block of vacant and dilapidated homes and un-kept lots, eliminating slum and blight in the area.  The Ethel Street Initiative is planned to consist of approximately 25 units for low to moderate income families. Upon completion, Ethel Street will be similar to the Tunstall Street project, which was successfully completed in 2005. 

  31. AGENCY NAME & PROJECT LOCATION • SHIELD, Inc. • 2452 Ketchum Cove • Memphis, TN 38114 PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SHIELD, Inc. is a nonprofit that operates a sponsor based rental assistance using Shelter Plus Care funds to pay rental assistance for 24 units of housing. The program serves very low income homeless individuals / households with a disability of chronically homeless, mentally ill and/or dually diagnosed individuals unaccompanied by children.

  32. AGENCY NAME & PROJECT LOCATION Lowenstein House, Inc. 821 S. Barksdale Memphis, TN 38114 PLANNED PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Lowenstein House has been awarded $30,000.00 in the Public Services category. Lowenstein House is a psychiatric rehabilitation program which serves low income adults, ages 18 or older. It provides a comprehensive program targeting vocational skills training, job placement, interpersonal skills, independent living skills, and other educational programs. The funds will be used to pay for the salary and benefits of a Case Manager and Job Coach. They anticipate serving 24 clients during the year.

  33. AGENCY NAME & LOCATION Literacy Mid-South 902 S. Cooper Memphis, TN 38114 PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Literacy Mid-South has been awarded $20,000.00 in the Public Services category. Literacy Mid-South formerly the Memphis Literacy Council has a 35 year history of providing essential literacy education to people who want to improve their lives and those of their children. LMS supports family literacy, workforce literacy, English as a second language, financial literacy, health literacy, and more. The program works specially through community –based organizations in the most underserved zip code areas in the city: 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38112, and 38127. LMS has partnerships with Memphis Family Shelter, Agape Child and Family Services, Hope House Daycare, Shelby County Corrections’ Fatherhood program, Memphis YWCA and Sophia’s House, and Nat Buring Learning Center in Orange Mound. The funds will be used to pay the partial salary and fringes of the Outreach Coordinator and part-time Tutor Trainer. The anticipate serving 75 for the Academy Tutoring, 100 Adult Literacy, and 200 Family Literacy Students.

  34. HOME Match Projects AGENCY NAME & LOCATION Shelby Vocational & Residential Services 3592 Knight Arnold Road Memphis, TN 38118 PROPOSED Renovation PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SRVS will use $61,448.00 in CDBG Public Facility Improvement Funds for their Building Dreams Campaign. The Building Dreams Campaign’s total project cost is $7,228,500.00. As a part of this campaign, SRVS will renovate and expand their Day Center for adults and children with developmental disabilities. The Day Center will be located at 3971 Knight Arnold Rd.

  35. HOME Match Projects AGENCY NAME & LOCATION Alpha Omega Veteran Services 1183 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 COMPLETED NUMBER OF UNITS: Ten (10) unit Single Room Occupancy PROJECT DESCRIPTION: AOVS used $300,000 in HOME funds to match grants totaling $1,545,492 from multiple sources to build a two story fully bricked facility to house a total of ten (10) units of SRO rental housing for homeless mentally disabled veterans. The project is located at 2226 Ball Road which was the former Memphis Army Depot property.

  36. AGENCY NAME & LOCATION • Pendlove, Inc. • 1934 Pendleton Street • Memphis, TN 38114 PLANNED PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Pendlove has been awarded $25,000.00 in the Public Services category. Pendlove is a licensed residential care home for the elderly. Among the services provided by Pendlove are shelter, food, hygiene care, structured activities, transportation to physicians, and case management. They will provide housing for 30 disabled elderly that are not able to live alone unaided. The funds will be used to pay for operating costs of the program.

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