Purpose Built Communities Transforming Neighborhoods Through Comprehensive Community Redevelopment

Purpose Built CommunitiesTransforming Neighborhoods ThroughComprehensive Community Redevelopment

Outline • Purpose Built Communities • The East Lake Story – Before & After • A Model for Neighborhood Transformation • Beyond East Lake: Other Communities • How We Can Help

Purpose Built Communities • Our Mission is to: • Transform communities • The place • The people • Using a holistic approach • Based on the East Lake Framework

East Lake Meadows – 1995

East Lake Meadows – 1995 1,400 Residents 650 units 40% of units unlivable

East Lake Meadows – 1995 1,400 Residents 650 units 40% of units unlivable 18x national crime rate 90% of families victims of a felony each year

East Lake Meadows – 1995 1,400 Residents 650 units 40% of units unlivable 18x national crime rate 90% of families victims of a felony each year 13% employment 59% of adults on welfare $4,536 median income

East Lake Meadows – 1995 1,400 Residents 650 units 40% of units unlivable 18x national crime rate 90% of families victims of a felony each year 13% employment 59% of adults on welfare $4,536 median income 5% of 5th graders met state math standards 30% high school graduation rate

East Lake Meadows – Present

East Lake Meadows – Present 2,100 Residents 542 units 50% public housing

East Lake Meadows – Present 2,100 Residents 542 units 50% public housing 85% reduction in crime 91% lower violent crime 50% lower crime than city

East Lake Meadows – Present 2,100 Residents 542 units 50% public housing 85% reduction in crime 91% lower violent crime 50% lower crime than city 100% of adults employed or in training $15,830 average income of assisted households

East Lake Meadows – Present 2,100 Residents 542 units 50% public housing 85% reduction in crime 91% lower violent crime 50% lower crime than city 99% of 5th graders met state math standards 860 students served in high performing pre-K to 8th grade school 100% of adults employed or in training $15,830 average income of assisted households

The East Lake Framework was at the core of the transformation 4 A strong Lead Organization Mixed-Income Housing Supportive Programs Cradle-to-College Education Pipeline 1 2 3

Replace concentrated poverty with mixed income housing 1 If you want to break the cycle of poverty you have to physically transform the environment in which children live • Housing based on a sustainable mixed-income split • Economically stable financing structure • Attractive and safe housing options for market rate residents • Property run by private for-profit mixed-income developer • Enforcement of community rules and regulations

Implement a cradle-through-college education pipeline 2 If you want to break the cycle of poverty you have to create a cradle-through-college education pipeline • Emphasis on early learning to close the 30 million word gap • Principal empowered to make performance driven hiring decisions • Teachers actively involved in development of class curriculum • Extended school day and school year • High school and college support programs • A relentless focus on outcomes

Drew students have shown tremendous improvement over the last decade Percentageof Drew 4th graders who meet or exceed standards Source: GA Department of Education (CRCT scores)

At all grade levels, Drew outperformsthe state and local school system Percentage of Drew 5th graders who meet or exceed standards Source: GA Department of Education (CRCT scores - 2010)

Drew competes with the best schools in Atlanta – all of which are higher income Percentageof 5thgraders who meet or exceed standards on the Math CRCT Brandon Morningside Mary Lin Free or Reduced Lunch Source: GA Department of Education (CRCT scores - 2010), GA Department of Education Report Cards (2010)

Provide a network of support services to strengthen the community 3 If you want to break the cycle of poverty you have to offer supportive programs tailored to the neighborhood’s needs • Recreational and athletic space easily accessible to the community • After-school programs for children • Financial literacy and job training programs for adults • Health and wellness programs emphasizing preventive care • Easy access to community services e.g., grocery store, bank, library

A strong lead organization ensures transformative change 4 • Single-focus nonprofit with a long-term commitment • Creates partnerships and opportunities • Emphasizes outcomes and results • Ensures accountability among partners, community and funders • Raises funds and leverages resources

Return on Investment In less than 2 years, direct benefits from the redevelopment exceeded initial capital investment. • Increased Incomes • Rising Home Values • Commercial Development • Dramatic Drop in Crime Study by Selig Centerfor Economic Growth, Terry College of Business, University of Georgia, 2008.

With a few key enablers, the East Lake Framework can be applied anywhere • In addition to implementing the three pillars of the East Lake Framework, a successful lead organization must: • Garner support from key governmental organizations • State, city or county • Housing Authority • Public school system • Gain and leverage funding support for the redevelopment • Financing for mixed-income housing • Facility for new/improved schools • Operating funds for the organization • Engage the local community and current residents • Build trust in the leadership and momentum for the project

We are already helping transform neighborhoods in multiple states

New Orleans: Before and after St. Bernard Public Housing Project Columbia Parc at the Bayou District • Housing: Phase I of 5 phase redevelopment is complete (~500 mixed-income housing units, 30% public housing) replacing one of the worst public housing developments in the city. • Schools: Early learning programs now available through key partner, plans are underway to build an on-site K-8 charter school and nearby flagship high school in near future • Community Services: Plans include on-site YMCA, bank branch and health clinic and easy access to recreational space and parks

Indianapolis: Before and after Mozel Sanders Homes (The Meadows) Avondale Meadows • Housing: 100 acre property with 600 mixed income units planned – 250 of which will be constructed in Phase I replacing five apartment complexes that had high concentrations of poverty • Schools: Community is built around two high performing charter schools providing top quality K-12 education to area residents • Community Services: Neighborhood will have community center, athletic fields, parks and a supermarket

We help local communities implement the East Lake Framework • Consult • Provide a roadmap for redevelopment • Help assemble the right team and build partnerships • Assign a dedicated consultant to help through the entire process • Advocate • Work to educate the local community’s partners and stakeholders on the importance of a holistic approach • Fund • Seed funding for local lead organization (e.g., matching grants) • Loans for gap financing (e.g., pre-development costs, • Start-up charter school expense) • Connect • To experienced developers • To funding sources • To our other Network Member communities

Contact Us Purpose Built Communities, LLC 3445 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 175 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404) 591-1400 (877) 205-7481 (toll free) Greg Giornelli ggiornelli@purposebuiltcommunities.org Carol Naughton cnaughton@purposebuiltcommunities.org www.purposebuiltcommunities.org

Purpose Built Communities Transforming Neighborhoods Through Comprehensive Community Redevelopment