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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-82-0756RESOLUTION NO. 82-756 A RESOLUTION APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE THE KING HEIGHTS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE ACQUISITION, CLEARANCE, RELOCA- TION, REHABILITATION, STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE AREA BOUNDED BY NORTHWEST 12TH AVENUE ON THE EAST, NORTH- WEST 17TH AVENUE ON THE WEST, NORTHWEST 62ND STREET ON THE NORTH AND NORTHWEST 58TH TERRACE ON THE SOUTH; FURTHER FIND- ING THAT SAID PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN. WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting of July 7, 1982, Item 1, following an advertised hearing, adopted Resolution PAB 42-82 by a 7 to 0 vote RECOMMENDING APPROVAL in principle of the King Heights Community Redevelopment Plan, as hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, the City Commission after careful considera- tion of this matter deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to grant this plan, as hereinafter set forth; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The King Heights Community Redevelopment Plan for the acquisition, clearance, relocation, rehabilita- tion, street improvements and beautification of the area bounded by Northwest 12th Avenue on the East Northwest 17th Avenue on the west, Northwest 62nd Street on the north and Northwest 58th Terrace on the south. Section 2. The King Heights Community Redevelopment Plan, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is in conformity with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUL2 9 1982 82-'756 A PASSED AND ADOPTED this 29 day of JULY , 1982. MAURICE A. FERRE MAURICE A. FERRE, Mayor ATTEST: I, RATTY HIRAI Acting City Clerk PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: Jrtj E. MAXWELL AlVistant City Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ORGE F. KNOX, JR. ' City Attorney 2 82-'7S6 4 Howard V. Gary City Manager Q Aurelio E. Perez-Lugones Director Planning & Zoning Boards _ Admi ni strati on_Department _•i fF July 15, 1982 =«-= RESOLUTION - AREA HEARING KING HEIGHTS COMMUNITY REDEVELOP- MENT PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA - July 29, 1982 PLANNING AND ZONING AGENDA The Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting of July 7, 1932, Item 1, following an advertised Hearing, adopted Resolution PAB 42-82 by a 7 to=O vote RECOMMENDING APPROVAL, in principle, of the King Heights Community Redevelopment Plan for the area bounded by NW 12th Avenue on the east, NW 17th Avenue on the west, f;ll 52nd Street on the north and N"') 53th Terrace on the south; which Community Redevelopment Plan includes acquisition and clearance, relocation, rehabilitation, street improvements and beautifica- tion and which plan is in conformity with the Miami Comprehensive Neighbor- hood Plan. A RESOLUTION to provide for this Redevelopment Plan has been prepared by the City Attorney's Office and submitted for consideration of the City Commission. AEPL:bpm cc: Law Department NOTE: Planning Department recommendation: APPROVAL 82-756 PLANNIING FACT SHEET APPLICA_3T: City of Miami Planning Department, June 30, 1982 PETITION: Consideration of recommending approval, in principle, the Piing Heights Community Rede,:elopment Elan for the area bounded by N.W. 12th Avenue on the east, N.1,7. 17th Avenue on the west, N.I.-I. 58th Terrace on the south and N.W. 62nd Street on the north, which Community Redevelopment Plan includes ac,-uisition and clearance, relocation, rehabilitation, street improvements and beautification and which plan is in conformity with the Miami Comprehensive Plan. RExUEST: To approve in principle the King Hoick'" C,:^T­niL.- Fc.�10:e1e=ent Plan. BAC:;GROL::D: In 1976 the City of Miami adopted the Miami Comprehensive Neichborhood Plan 1976-86 (MCNP) which provides the frame- work for the overall development of the City of Miami. Development opportunities were identified in this document includinc, the elimination of one of the most severely blighted residential areas in the City of Niami (King heights Redevelop- ment Area). Located in the northwest corner of the King Heights neighbor- hood is a smaller sub -neighborhood which has a high proportion of deteriorating an3 substandard housing. This smaller neigh- borhood co=only referred to as "Germ City," has been selected for major activities due to the overall high level of neighbonccod deterioration. This area is bounded by iv�l 12th Avenue on the east, Nl% 17th Avenue on the west, NW 5Eth Terrace on the south and :•ILF Boulevard (N4 62nd Street) on the north. The King Ifeig ,ts Redevelopment Plan focuses on providing public actions to stom the physical decline of the above mentioned redevelopment area, to stimulate private reinvestments and to create opportunities for social and economic improvements for area residents. Preliminarl planning activities for the redevelopment of Germ City were initiated by Dade County HUD in 1979. Both City and County Co:^Lnunity Development Programs collectively allocated $550,000 in 1978 to this redevelopment project. As the County phased out its CD activities on the City's portion of Model City, the City Planning Department assumed primary responsibility for planning the redevelopment of the area. Since 1979 efforts have been made to plan and implement major community improvements. Accuisition of six sites in the area has been approved and com- pleted with CD funds. The plan examines the existing social, economic land use, zoning, and ce.•nmunity facilities in the area. The plan also proroses redevelopment activities such as rehabilitation of multi -family and single family structures, infill residential -1- 82-'756 -� v construction in a 5-year phase development period. An intent of the plan is to avoid major disruption of the neigh- borhood and to prevent unnecessary displacement of residents. The plan is structured to undertake the acquisition of vacant parcels first for the construction of infill units for housing resources while simultaneously encouraging the rehabilitation of existing units in order to minimize residential displacement. A major weakness of the plan is the availability of public funds and the reluctance of private funds to stimulate new housing construction. Existing Conditions: Ponulation Population in the redevelopment area has declined by 36% between 1970 and 1980 from 4201 to 2792. Ethnic Comnosition The ethnic composition is predominantly black (99"-) and is projected to remain predcminantly black in the future. Median Aae The median age is 25.6 which is significantly lower than the median age of the City which is 38. Median Income 1.'hile the median family income has increased in Model City from $5,928 in 1970 to $9,103, a 53% increase, it is 27% below the City-wide average. Unemolo,."ent Germ City displays an alai-ning unemployment rate especially for teenagers. The unemployment among black teenagers has reached a catastrophic level of 48. for non -white males 16-19 years of age to almost 79% for non -white females ages 16-17 years. In addition blacks who are employed in Model City tend to be con- centrated in the lower level jobs and in the non -growth manu- facturing sector (35%). (Janus Report 1981) Education A major factor affecting unemployment patterns are the lower levels of high school competition. Approximately 29% of the youth in Model City and 68.4a of the adults are without a high school education. 2- 82-'756 Crime Part I crimes as reported for the redevelopnent area in 1981 represented only 1013 of all crimes recorded for Model City. The hig'rest incidents of crime were in the assault category which totaled 193 or 200 of the assaults com,•nitted during 1981 in Model City. Homicides totaling 4 represented 105 of the Model City homicides. Burglaries and larcenies with the second and third highest n•imber of occurrences only represent 8% and 7% respectively of these types of crimes co--mitted areawide. Land Use There is a total of 65 acres in the Redevelopment Area. Residential uses comprise 520 of the total acreage. Multifamily uses cover 60. of the total residential acreage. Most of the multi -family areas are characterized by overcrowding of units and people. These overly dense multi -family structures are commonly referred to as concrete monsters particularly those which occupy the area between 60th and 61st Streets between 12th and 13th Avenues and 15th and 17th Avenues. In this area there also exists an inccmpatible land use relationship between multi -family structures adjacent to single family he -.es. The low density single residential uses are primarily located bet:•;een :4.4 58th Terrace and ::W 60th Street from Nri 13th Avenue to 1,rN 15th Avenue. Vacant land occu_ ies 10'. of the existir..j acreage which is far In excess of City%%ride averages. Cc=,ercial uses ecc::cy 8. O the existing land use. Hous i rg There are major housing problems in this neichboncccd which this redevelol-ment plan seeks to address. A major need exists for stringent code enforcement to focus on most of the n::lti-family structures and older single family homes. There is a total of 1189 housing units in 250 structures. A total of 90 multi -family structures contain 105 units. Approxi- mately 59% of all structures are in need of rel-)air. More than 50. of all single family units are dilapidated and in need of major repairs or demolition. The housing survey indicates that 104 structures are substandard but can be rehabilitated. The decline of housing in this neighborhood can be attributed to the lack of attention many of the properties received due to the high rate of absentee ownership (77-). -3- 82-756 -- Analysis: A. Redevelopment: Issues and Constraints The major issues and constraints which the redevelopment program must address are as follows: Physical -- The high rate of absentee landlords. -- The incompatible land use mix of single family units adjacent to large multi -family buildings. -- The shortage of rental units in standard condition for relocation resources. -- The reduction of the density for many of the large multi -family buildings. -- The preionderance of substandard overcrowded units. Economic -- Unemployment and underemployment rates of the neiah_*-orhood's residents. -- The low disFosable income of the area's residents. -- The provision of affordable housing. -- The limited availability of public funds and public housing. -- The high percentage of families receiving :welfare assistance. Social -- The escalating crime rate. -- The level of school drop -outs. -- The unsanitary living conditions. -- The public nuisance which occur in African Square Park. -- The stigma placed on the area by .,ay '80 riots. B. Goals and Objectives -- Coordinate code enforcement with rehabilitation services where appropriate. -- Demolition of dilapidated structures. -- Acquisition of slum and blighted properties. Acquisition of commercial property destroyed by the riots. -- The provision of relocation resources before displace- ment activities occur. -- Increasing home ownership levels. -- To provide affordable housing (rental). The retention of the existing population. -- The provision of expanded job opportunities for area residents. - 4- 82-756 -- The rehabilitation of residential units where appropriate and feasible. -- The maximization of minority participation in the redevelopment process. -- Increase the availability of skill training and on the job trainina opportunities for area residents. -- Provide loans and technical assistance for merchants within the redevelopment area. -- Provide for improved security and crime prevention. Redevelonnent Plan The focus of the redevelopment program is on residential redevelopment. The housing plan is structured to concentrate available housing resources into various projects over a 5 year period. The plan consists of 5 elements: a) CD funded Acquisition and Land Development; b) Scattered Site Housing Acquisition and Development; c) Multifamily Rehabilitation Loan Program; d) Single-family Rehabilitation Loan Program; e) Commercial Rehabilitation Program. A. CD Funded Acquisition - The City has begun Part I of this component with the acquisition of 3 buildings containing 54 units on the block bounded by Nt•1 17th Avenue, MIX Boulevard, IZU 15th Avenue, and NW 61st Street. Proposed redevelopment of the block is for mixed used develo?:ment including 55 units of new rental housing and 15,000 souare feet of commercial use. Part two of this component involves acquisition of 1.5 acres of vacant land and 5 structures contain- ing 32 units on the block bounded by NW 17th Avenue, NFT 60th Street, N71 15th Avenue and 1,91 61st Street. Proposed reuse is for 44th townhouse units built in clusters of 11 quadraplexes. Phase two, proposes the elimination of eight multi- family and 12 single family deteriorated properties. Relocation will involve approximately 97 families Reuse plan proposes 95 units in townhouses or quadra- plexes. Code enforcement is proposed to intensify in Phase I and Phase II areas. In phase two it is recormaended that 25-50 new single family structures be provided thru the County's housing bond program or any available publicly assisted housing program, utilizing land write down provisions under F.S. Statue 103. Approximately 25 families must be relocated in order to accomplish this element. B. Scattered Site Housing Acquisition and Development - Potential family housing sites have been identified throughout the Model City Target Area. The site identified can accommodate 72 publicly assisted family units thcughout the entire Model City area: Approxi- mately 25 sites have been identified within the redevel- -5- 82-756 4-1 C opment area for acquisition and development of publicly assisted single family and duplex housing units. These sites are proposed to be acquired with City of Miami Bond funds. Dade County HUD will provide for the construction and maintenance of the units. The scattered site housing program has a dual role of providing relocation housing as well as becoming an infill housing resource. Acquisi- tion is estimated at $300,000. C. Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation - a new multifamily moderate rehabilitation program is proposed utilizing CD funds and private funds which will offer owners of these buildings low interest loans to make each dwelling unit more liveable. Loan amounts will not exceed $10,000 per unit to be rehabilitated. A total of 729 units contained in 63 multifamily strictures could benefit from moderate rehabilitation. This program will be supported by selective acquisition of vacant and deteri- orated structures. Some of the acquired land will be disposed of to the adjoining property owners and restricted to use as parking lots or other types of improved open space. A total of 188 units are recommended for rehabili- tation during Phase I at a cost of 51,880,000 and a total of 541 during Phase II at a cost of approximately $5,480,000. D. Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program - A total of 44 units in the redevelopment area are targeted for participation in this program. This program provides 10:•: interest loans to homeowners who wish to modernize their property and correct minimum housing code violations. This program is a continuation of the City's Great Neighbor- hood's Rehabilitation Loan Program which is currently being implemented in several of the City's Community Development Target Areas. Loan ammounts ranae from $15,000 to $30,000 dollars for up to 3 units depending on size and income of family. The Program also inclu'les a direct grant up to $10,000 for families with incomes below 50% of the median. E. Commercial Rehabilitation Program - The commercial pro- perties in the redevelopment area should be targeted to be included in the County's Revitalization Program. This program provides 8% loans to business owners for facade and interior improvements. If County funds for rehabili- tation are not available then these businesses will be referred to Miami Capital Development for assistance and related needs. The funding to carry out this plan will be from the City of Miami Community Development Block Grant Program, Dade County Community and Economic Development Block Grant Program, the City of Aiami's Housing Bond Fund Program, Dade County dousing and Urban Devel- 82-756 opment Public Housing Program and the resale of properties for private redevelopment. It is estimated that $11,715,580 will be necessary to carry out the activities identified by the plan. To date the following expenditures have been made for the King Heights Redevelopment Plan - $1,036,000 for Land Acquisition, demolition and relocation. Major efforts are needed to secure additional funding for new housing construction. Possible sources will include: The Department of Housing and Urban Development, The State of Florida's Housing Finance Agency, Dade County Housing Bond Program and the City of Miami Affordable Housing Program. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL PLANNING DEVARTMENT RECOi,L%1E27DATION APPROVAL PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDED on 7/7/82 by a 7 to 0 vote. -7- 82-756 KING HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT J U LY 1982 THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION Maurice A. Ferre, Mayor Joe Carollo Miller J. Dawkins Demetrio Perez, Jr. J. L. Plummer Howard V. Gary, City Manager Jim Reid, Assistant City Manager THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD Grace Rockafellar, Chairperson Lorenzo Luaces, Vice -Chairperson Eduardo Calil Jose Correa Aaron Manes Arsenio Milian Cyril Smith Patricia Kolski MODEL CITY ADVISORY BOARD William Calhoun, Chairperson Broderick McKinney, Vice Chairperson James B. Cambell Marie Brown Cornelius Allen Thelma Jackson Mary McCoy Green George Adams Eddie Bunyan Ken Williams The Ki_n(1 Peights Redevelopment Flans was prop i rc­i b,• the City of Miami Plan- ning Department Joseph W. McManus, Acting Director Matthew Schwartz, Chief Advance Planning Laurence L. Martinez, Planner Dave Whittington, Demographics Richard Butler, Illustrator Al Sanchez, Illustrator Mary Babacheff, Secretary Virginia Barbanera, Secretary Sabrina Baker, Planning Intern 82-756 KING HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Table of Contents I. Introduction Paae 2 II. Existing Conditions 5 A. Socio Economic Profile 1. Population 5 Ethnic Composition 5 Age Distribution 6 Income Trends per Capita 6 Employment 7 Unemployment 8 Education 8 Crime 9 B. Land Use 11 C. Housing 13 D. Zoning 18 E. Community Facilities and Services 22 F. Cirulation-and Transportation 24 G. C.D. Improvements 1st - 7th Year 24 IIZ. Framework for Redevelopment 28 A. Issues and Constraints 28 B. Goals and Objectives 30 C. Potential Development 3.3 D. Reuse Opportunities 37 IV. Redevelopment Plan 40 A. Land Use Plan 40 B. Zoning Plan 42 C. Community Facilities and Services 44 D. Housing Plan 46 ,a ro- v,,,p : v. J12'.f l:`.J :':t�v{d it��v-::;::�4''':�'1; ki'Cy.�ss�� .;,°gtt.t;....,,.,,,n.a+; ., ''.'!`.It:,i,�,.. 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Acquisition Plan 64 G. Reuse Plan 71 H. Relocation Plan 73 I. Financing Plan 75 v. Appendix 78 N.W. W > •a a h N 3 3 N.W. TI St w2....0..*---•r--�---� KING HEIGHTS AREA N.W. 54 S �00��E�E�C jC-�C7 c�O©�E�oOC]O O 000 e e Ble = ODD E�3 F--Zq I EH9 OOOOOOOOQ�o�000 00000OC7 go == '1 C=] 0000 c3o 5 DOC�OCI Z =aoo00000Fl�c�c�o� o c�ooaao�o ©o� a rxrcoC2ono©off AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY i ti MODEL CITY TARGET AREA KING HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPT. o ioc, sio 1 I. INTRODUCTION Since 1974 the City's Community Development funds have been utilized to assist the revitalization of the City's designated target areas. During the first 8 years of the Model City CD program approximately 5 million dollars were allocated by the City to various projects within the target area. Major CD activities have been concentrated within the King Heights neighborhood of the Model City target area. This neighbor- hood is bounded by NW 7th Avenue, NW 17th Avenue, NW 54th Street, and NW 62nd Street (MLK Boulevard) . See Dap 01 Target Area. The major thrust of CD activities within this area has en- tailed street improvements, land acquisition, rehabilitation of single family and duplex units and the provision of needed social services. In addition the City has utilized local bond funds to supplement CDBG funds for street improvements and has undertaken major expansion of parks and recreational facil- ities within the Community. Located in the northwe5c corner of the King Heights neighbor- hood is a smaller sub -neighborhood which has a high proportion of deteriorating and substandard housing. See Target Area #1 Map. This smaller neighborhood commonly referred to as "Germ City" has been selected for major redevelopment activities due to the overall high level of neighborhood deterioration. This area is bounded by NW 12th Avenue on the east, NW 17th Avenue on the west, NW 58th Terrace on the south and NW 62nd Street (MLK Boulevard) on the north. This report focuses on this area. Subsequent to a plan completed in 1970 by the Model City Program (Federal Demonstration Program) a series of planning reports were issued by the Model City staff, Dade County Planning De- partment, and other governmental and private agencies. "Germ City" has been continually identified in these reports as an area recommended for selected redevelopment including clearance of substandard structures, rearrangement of land use activities and concentrated residential rehabilitation. In 1971 the Martin Luther King Boulevard Development Corporation prepared a commentary on the conditions of life in "Germ City". A quote 2 by•Mrs._M. Athalie Range, president, highlights the report: "Two words best set forth the condition of life in Germ City. They are miser and profit. Profit for the absentee landlords and misery or the res`�dents. Since 1971 little has been done to alleviate these conditions due to the magnitude of the prob- lem and limited public resources. Germ City has offered good tax benefits for absentee owners who seldom invested in significant property improvements. Abandonment of apartment dwellings has occurred when living conditions declined to an unbearable level primarily due to.a lack of maintenance and needed improvements. The image of this neighborhood is poor. Not only is it stigmatized by the name "Germ City," but this area also carries the reputation of being the scene of the first May 1980 Civil Disturbances. image problem of the area has helped prevent private reinvestment in the area. An aggressive public program is needed to promote and revitalize this area. Proposed intervening public actions are focused on stemming the physical decline of the area, stimulating private reinvestments and the creation of opportunities for social and economic improve- ment for area residents. Planning Process The redevelopment of this small sub neighborhood within the Kind Heights area has continually been identified as priority by the Model City Community Development Advisory Bcard. In 1976 the City of Miami adopted the Miami Comprehensive Plan (MCNP) which provides the framework for the overall development of the City of Miami. This plan also identified "Germ City" as a redevelopment project area, and recommended acquisition, demolition, relocation and rehabilitation activities. The County and City's Community Development programs collectively allocated $550,000 in 1978 to initiate a selective redevelop- ment program. Preliminary planning activities were initiated by Dade County HUD in 1979. As the County phased out its CD activi- ties in the City's portion of Model City, the City Planning Department assumed primary responsibility for planning the redevelopment of the area. Since 1979 efforts have been made tc implement maiar community improvements. Additional funding through the CD program has been provide to the area. The City and County Commissions in June of 1980 approved public acquisition of 3 sites outside the redevelopment area and 6 sites in the redevelopment area in order to initiate redevelopment activities. Thev are located on the north side of NW 61st Street from NW 15th to NW 17th Avenues. The site located at 1521 rna 61st Street containinu 37 abandoned units was donated to the City by Dade Sat.•ing_s. This building was demolished in January 1982. Acquisition of the remaining sites was completed with CD funds. In addition to acquisition, this plan proposes other redevelopment activities such as rehabilitation of multi -family and single family struc- tures, infill construction which will be developed over a 5 year period to avoid major disruption of the neighborhood and to prevent displacement of residents. Also the plan proposes the rehabilitation of existing units first, followed by the public acquisition of vacant land and substandard structures for infill housing in order to minimize residential displacement. This plan proposes to use public/private funding sources and various methods to stimulate new housing construction. II. EXISTING CONDITIONS A. Social Economic Profile Table #1 1. POPULATION TRENDS 1970 1980 % Change Redevelopment Area 4201 2792 38 King Heights Neighborhood 5880 4547 24 Source: U.S. Census Population, 1970, 1980. The population for the entire King Eieights area as of the 1980 census is 4547. This represents a decrease of 24% from the 1900 population of 5880. The population in the redevelopment area has decreased by approximately 38% between 1970 and 1980 from 4201 to 2792. This decline can be attributed to normal attrition; the elimination of sub -standard structures through demolition; the migration of families and individuals to suburban and unincorproated areas of Dade County. Black Table #2 ETHNIC COMPOSITION 1970 1980 99% 99% white 1% 1% The population is further comprised of: 908 Husband/wife households 976 Female Head households 682 One person households Source: U. S. Census, 1970, 1980. The etnnic composition of the neighborhood is predominantly black (99%) and is projected to remain predominantly black in the future. Although a slight migration of Mariel refugees has been noted in this area, it will not signi- ficantly alter the ethnic population of this area. 5 3. 4. The following age distribution table is extrapolated for Census Tract 19.02 as an indication of the age distribution in the redevelopment area which is a part of C.T. 19.02. The median age is 25.6 which is signi- ficantly lower than the median age of the City which is 38. Table #3 AGE DISTRIBUTION Age Group Persons 0-5 years 1036 6-14 15-59 60+ vents Table #4 MEDIAN INCOME 1980 1970 Model City $5,928 City of Miami. $7,304 1980 $ 9,108 $12,796 1485 5268 348 While the median family income has increased in Model City from $5,928 in 1970 to $9,108, a 53% increase, it is 27% below the City-wide average. 0 According to the Janus Report Model City has been characterized by the cut - migration of middle income population and the in -migration of lower inccme population seeking affordable housing. As a result there have been sig- nificant declines in the average real income per capita within the area. Income data estimates taken in 1978 by Dade County are again indicative of conditions within the redevelopment area and reveal that 64% of renter house- holds in Model City have incomes less than $4,900. These percentages are sub- stantially lower than all other CD target areas. Table 5 shows income trends per capita for Model City. Current Dollars Table f5 INCOME TRENDS PER CAPITA MODEL CITY 1970-1980 1970-80 Change Number Percent 1970 1980 model City 1,940 3,140 1,200 62% Constant Dollars Model City 4,110 3,140 - 970 -24% Source: Hammer Siler George Associates. Table #6 5. EMPLOYMENT OCCUPATION OF PERSONS 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, 1978 Model City Professional 18.2 Transportation 4.7 Managers 3.3 Labor 25.0 Sales 4.9 Factory Work 2.0 Clerical 11.1 Service 8.8 Crafts 4.4 Private House 6.5 Operators 2.2 Source: Dade County Dept of Human Resources. VA 6. Unempicyment Model City 16-17 years of age Table #7 PERCENT OF LABOR FORCE UNEMPLOYED 17.8 48.0 Source: Dade County Department of Human Resources Although the above table reflects the total Model City Tarqet Area they are indicative of higher unemployment rates within the redevelopment area. The table further indicates that unemployment among Black teenagers has reached catastrophic levels from 48 percent for nonwhite male 16-19 years of age, to almost 79 percent for nonwhite females ages 16-17. In addition, those Blacks who are employed tend to be concentrated in lower level jobs and in the non growth manufacturing sector (35%) (Janus Report 1981). 7. Education Table #8 PERSONS WITHOUT HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION Youth Adults Number 20-24 yrs. 25 and older Model City 1620 29% 68.4% A major factor affecting Black unemployment patterns are the lower levels of high school completion. The above figures are estimated to be quite higher for persons without a -high school education living in the rede- velopment area. 0 CRIMES FOR SIX MONTH r ERIOD OF 1981 MODEL CITY Homicide Burglary Robbery Assault Rape Larceny January 1 163 61 87 5 142 February 2 138 61 90 17 141 March 3 158 83 105 8 151 pril 1 140 62 102 7 134 May 0 144 144 107 5 128 June 2 130 45 83 14 127 Total 9 873 456 574 56 823 % City 33% 9% 13% 12% 13% 6% Source: City of Miami Police Department The above recorded incidents of Crime when compared on a Citywide basis re- veal a relatively small proportion of crimes occur or are reported in the Model City target areas. For the 1st six months of 1981 homicides as recorded for Model City :-epresent the highest with 33% of all homicides committed in the City. Larcenies rank the lowest in percentage at 6% of all larcenies in the City for the lst six months followed by burglaries 9%; assaults 12%; rape and burglaries 13%. Surprisingly Model City repre- sents the lowest incidents of recorded crimes for the 1st six months than any other target area, even those with less population such as Overtown and Coconut Grove and other comparable areas such as Edison/Little River, Little Havana, Allapattah and Wynwood. 9 Table #10 PART I CRIMES TOTAL BY SECTOR AND YEAR MODEL CITY Auto Homicide Rape Assault Robbery Burglary Larceny Theft TOTAL 1976 13 30 921 334 1319 2028 222 4867 1977 13 26 800 388 1404 1758 224 4613 1978 11 53 642 373 1089 1217 227 3612 1979 27 50 812 426 1132 912 222 3581 1980 30 65 960 734 1481 1209 349 4828 1981 21 48 928 601 1162 1123 353 4276 Total 115 274 5063 2856 7587 8287 1597 25777 Citywide 1981 Total 226 371 6390 6058 12322 24048 4713 54128 KING HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT AREA 1981 4 6 193 50 95 93 25 466 Percent of 19% 12% 20% 8% 8% 7% 7% 10% Model City Crimes Source: City of Miami Police Department Table#10.which summarizes Part I Crimes for the Model City Target Area for the last six years indicates a slight decrease in crime for 1981 in all categories with.the exception of auto thefts. The highest incidents of crime reported were larcenies 10 (8287). Burglaries represented the second highest incident with a total of 7587. Only 10% of all crimes recorded for Model City in 1981 occurred in the Re- development Area. The highest incidents of crime were in the assault cate- gory which totaled 193 or 20% of the total assaults committed during 1981 in Model City. Homicides totaling 4 represented 10% of the Model City homicides. Burglaries and larcenies wi".h the second and third highest number of oc- currences only represent 8%and 7% respectively of these types of crimes com- mitted areawide. B. Land Use The King Heights Redevelopment area comprises 65 acres including public right-of-way. The area is occupied by 3 main categories of land use ac- tivities. 1) Medium density residential (multi -family) 2) Low density Residential (single family & duplex) 3) Commercial The multifamily areas are characterized by overcrowding of units and people and by the incompatibility of the land use relationship between the multi- family buildings(concrete monsters) and adjacent single family units. Multifamily units above the maximum density of 48 units per acre predominate along 60th and 61st Streets and between 12th and 13th Avenues, and 15th and 17th Avenues -surround a lower density area between 58th Terrace - 60th Street and from 13th - 15th Avenues. (see Map: 92 E:;istinr, T.and Use) . Residen- tial uses predominate occupying over 52% of the total acreage. Multifamily uses cover 60% of the existing residential acreage and 10% of the area is vacant which is far in excess of Citywide averages. The proportion of va- cant land has steadily increased as substandard structures have been re- moved. There has been very little new construction activity in the area. 11 ;l. x WK. THR Sees--- Table #11 DISTRIBUTION LAND USE ACREAGE Land Use Existing Acreage % Single Family 12.50 19 Duplex 4.11 6 Multifamily 17.92 27 Commercial 5.53 8 Institutional 1.48 2 Parks 1.09 2 R.O.W. 16.00 25 Vacant 6.66 10 Total 65.29 100 Source: Planning Department , 1981 Commercial development is located along 17th Avenue, 62nd Street and 12th Avenue. There has been a dramatic decline in commercial activity during the last 10 years. This can somewhat be attributed to ROW ac- quisition for MLK Boulevard and the May 1980 Civil Disturbances. C. Housing The implementation of the redevelopment activities in the King Heights Redevelopment area is an integral part of the comprehensive revitalization of the Model City Target Area. This fact is reflected in the analysis of the existing building conditions. The quality of buildings for the -entire Model City target area is considered sound with only 6% of all units in dilapidated condition or in need of major repairs. However, most of thoseunits which are in unsound condition are located within 17 blocks of King heights Redevelopment Area. 13 As indicated by the inventorof structures, out of a total of 250 struc- ture's 85% are located in resiy dential buildings. Single Family structures totaling 104 units account for 47% of all residential structures, multifamily structures represent 41%(90 Str.) and duplexes make up the re- maining 12% (26 Str.) (see Table #12) Table #12 INVENTORY OF STRUCTURES Block Total Res. M.F. Total Str. Str. Str. Str. S.F. Dupl Units Rehabil. 1 12 7 7 0 74 11 2 17 17 11 5 1 129 15 3 15 12 8 4 77 14 4 16 15 8 7 98 11 5 12 6 5 1 85 11 6 15 15 10 5 159 9 7 10 10 0 7 3 13 7 8 20 20 1 13 6 31 14 9 8 8 0 8 8 6 10 6 6 4 0 99 6 11 18 18 11 7 125 13 12 19 19 2 10 7 34 17 13 24 23 1 16 6 31 17 14 4 3 3 0 17 0 15 13 11 9 2 87 12 16 19 12 5 6 1 73 12 17 22 20 7.5 13 2 49 12' Total 250 220 90 104 26 1189 187 (88%) (41%) (47%) (12%) ( 1,085 (85%) MF units) Source: Planning Department 14 This neighborhood consisting of 1,189 housing units in 250 structures is characterized by dense deteriorating residential structures comprised mainly of small size apartment units in poorly designed multifamily structures dubbed "concrete monsters". The high density nature is reflected by the 90 multifamily structures which contain 1,O05 units. There are only 104 single family units and 26 duplexes within the area. The concrete mon- sters afford very few amenities, provide deficient parking arrangement, insufficient common areas and open spaces. The multifamily structures represent the major contributing factor to the overall physical decline of the neighborhood. The few single family units which are in the area are adversely affected by the predominance of concrete mon- sters in terms of lower property values, incidents of crime, low main- tenance etc. A survey of building conditions reveals that 59% of all structures are in need of major repairs (See Table #13). More than 50% of all single family units are dilapidated and in need of major repairs or demolition. only 13 structures in this area are rated in good condition. Most of these structures are churches, single family units and duplexes. (See Map 03 - Structural Conditions). The majority of all structures, 104, are substandard and require major renovation. Buildings in this category could be upgraded with moderate to substantial rehabilitation. A total of 41 buildings are in dilapidated condition and should be demolished since it is generally economically infeasible to rehabilitate them. 15 bijl©U U r77=) 71 N.W. 62 ST. A' a B c vu Mil w w 4��oE�:] �cwkc13>c 75:nv 1�8 N.W. 61 ST. Fagg I pi 0 0 0 T c 0 a' CC 01 4- A 8 10, 1 10 I- N.W. 60 Zo L B C oc -,��_ 'R, cl Cl: 53 Ctc gI s BplbC73,U15, c i 0 - d � 'bcp41 2::-- CCc 1 16 c D W, c 10, lh fps 10 � 3� oib� 0101 Bio 1 3 0 cr- c riplo I Bo'l o 11 B- i� %U%191 - I.- T B c, C c: Lo�aF NX 59 ST F tv' Bo r r I - C3 rA �I.Aoj !C5 Abj I �i 00G C No -o 4 ot�c.�,cn_ r-0 ir Me. gs To A 9 B ic Vllu � ff] t 39 fQ sttffi, ''I C!3 000 at I'l ;0 li z B 9 31= c --TERR.- 58 1 F- r7l Tin rijr�,,lmlululol �0� la-iFLnr r r cf�l 06,60 cc�l -I r Pfl F12J] 09 0 0 cco! 0 13 STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS -MAP NO. 3 A NO IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED B MINOR IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED C MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED D DILAPIDATED 11111 CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPT. o ioo 6 300 Table #13 STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS Blocks Structural Rating A B C D 1 1 4 7 0 2 2 4 11 - 3 1 6 8 - 4 0 8 3 5 5 - 6 5 1 6 1 4 5 5 7 - 4 3 3 8 1 8 6 5 9 - 5 1 2 10 - 2 4 - 11 - 4 9 5 12 1 10 7 1 13 5 7 10 2 14 - 1 2 1 15 - 4 8 1 16 - 3 9 3 17 1 6 6 7 13 86 104 41 Source: Planning Department 17 The homeownership rate for the redevelopment area is low, only 23% compared to 38% for the Model City area. The overall declining condi- tions of the neighborhood can partially be attributed to the lack of attention many of the properties received from the high rate (77%) of absentee landlords. The social and economic conditions of the tenant population can be ascertained by the results of a sample survey of residents undertaken in 1979. Sixty-four percent (64%) of the residents surveyed indicated yearly incomes below $10,000. Ninety-one percent (91%) of the residents surveyed pay $160.00 and less for their monthly rent/mortgage payment. Monthly rents are estimated to have increased by $25-40 since this survey was takIn. The Model City target area currently has a 32% overcrowding factor. Overcrowding of units in the redevelopment area is an obvious condition due to the predominance of one and two bedroom units as indicated by 95% of the survey respondents. The average household size is approximately 3.5 persons which is far in excess of Citywide averages. D. Zoninq The major portion of the redevelopment area is zoned R-3 multifamily. The multifamily zoning district and R-2 (Duplex) accounts for 85% of all zoned redevelopment areas. Commercial zoning C-4 (General) and C-4A (Boulevard Commercial) make up the remainder. The areas zoned for multi- family usage are not entirely consistent with the actual uses. Scattered throughout the multifamily and duplex zone areas are 12.5 acres of single family usage. The multifamily usage contains 1085 units of overly dense housing which overshadow and adversely affect the 104 units of single family housing. More than 50% of the single family units existing in this situation are dilapidated, many are of wood -frame construction. l/ Department of Human Resources 1980. W. The total density for all multifamily zoned areas is 60 units per acre and far exceeds the 48 units per acre limit established by the present R-3 zone district. The greatest density can be found along 61st Street from 12th Avenue to 17th Avenue on both sides of the street. Most individual multifamily buildings over 8 units violate the present density requirements of the R-3 district. Adding to the problem of density are other deficiencies which include the lack of an adequate number of parking spaces, unpaved parking areas and the lack of landscaping. These basic deficiencies indicate that most of the multifamily developments in this area were permitted under pre- vious codes and fall under the "grandfather" provisions of the current ordinance which was adopted in 1961. Therefore, the present zoning and changes to the present and proposed zoning will not eliminate the present land use problems related to zoning. Only new developments or major renova- tions to structures will be properly regulated by the present zoning ordinance. Major redevelopment activities in accordance with the existing zoning could effectively eliminate many of the land use related problems. Slight reductions in the overall density of the multifamily area can be accomplished by the acquisition and removal of blighted structures; development of additional parking areas; and infill construction of low density townhouses and/or quadplexes. The following table indicates the existing densities by block in comparison to allowed density: 19 Table *14 EXISTING DENSITY Block Number of Unite Area Existing Units/Acre 1 89 1.3 * 68 2 129 .3 43 3 81 .3 27 4 104 .3 34 5 80 1.5 53* 6 154 .3 51* 7 15 1.6 9.3 8 29 .3 10 9 80 1.2 6.6 10 100 1.6 62 11 137 .3 45 12 31 10.3 10 13 28 •3 9 14 53 1.2 44 15 101 2.4 42 16 57 2.4 23 17 77 2.4 32 *Blocks exceeding maximum permitted density. Source: Planning Department 20 Several years ago the City initiated a special zoning study purposed to provide flexible controls for economic and physical development along the City's portion of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard. The special study culminated with establishment of a special public interest district called C-4A (Boulevard Commercial District). This district is to complement the major public investment undertaken in the development of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and adjacent park development. Public improvements along the Boulevard to date include: completion of the landscaping to the Boulevard, development of African Square Park; and the Tacolcy Recreation Center. Very few private improvements have taken place. The C-4A zoning is primarily intended to establish at suitable locations adjacent to principal arterial streets, regulations designed to provide quality shopping environments in a linear setting. It is also intended to encourage: a) development of mixed residential and commercial uses, throu(ih bonus arrangement provisions and floor area ratios; b) developments that would generate and achieve continuity of pedestrian movement; c) adequate on -site parking in a manner which is consistent with needs and with options for remote site parking; d) greater use and design opportunities fostered by larger site developments; and e) adequate landscaping provisions, to comple- ment the public park -improvements. Since creation of the C-4A district no new developments have occurred with exception of public improvements. There is adequate vacant land available for new development. Approximately 1.5 acres of vacant land, zoned C-4A is located on NW 17th Avenue and MLK Boulevard. Private owners of this property will be encouraged and assisted in developing this parcel for mixed use as a part of the redevelopment process. 21 E. Community Facilities and Service 1. Sanitary sewers are provided throughout the Model City target area including the King Heights Redevelopment Area. A part of the redevelop- ment area from 15th Avenue east to loth Avenue was sewered prior to 1975. The remainder of the area was completed since 1975 in conjunction with the CD proqram when street improvements were implemented for the King Heights area. The City of Miami Department of Public Works has indicated that the flow capacity of the sewers within the study area is adequate for current zoning. 2. Storm sewers are provided throughout the target area and adequately service the redevelopment area. 3. Street lighting in the redevelopment area is above minimum standards. However, the changes in the lighting intensity are needed to provide greater illumination. Early in 1981, the Florida Public Service Commission approved changes in street lighting requiring that all upgrading of new installations be high pressure sodium vapor lighting. The project involves upgrading existing mercury vapor street lighting to high pressure sodium vapor in areas of the City, when property owners have approved (by survey) the upgrading. If the property owners in the redevelopment approve this project construction will follow. This improvement, when completed, will help to prevent crime in this neighborhood which is considered a high crime area. 4. Parks and Open Space. The redevelopment area is served by adequate recreational facilities. African Square Park which is located in the redevelopment area on Martin Luther King Boulevard and NW 14th Avenue was completed in 1977. The Belafonte T colcy Center's expansion was completed in 1981. It is located three blocks to the east of the study area on MLK Boulevard and NW 9th Avenue. These projects were funded by Community Development and the Parks for People Bond Program. There is also a park located on the Drew School site, 6000 NW 17th Avenue. In addition there is one mini park within the area built by Dade County A major Community Park which serves the area is Charles Hadley Park (Manor) located at NIti' 12th Avenue and NW 50th Street. Funding has been approved 1$1,000,000) for a complete renovation of Charles B. Hadlev Park. Construction should commence during the 1982-3 fiscal year. (See Map #4, Redevelopment Framework.) , 22 MODEL. CITY REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK -MAP NO. 4 T T A�RICA PARK, 01.w- 79 SS. n, a ` TACQ'LCy, _+ PAP, K N. LL 'r4RT;y L N r a: � �i J ✓�_ v it.W. 52 S' _y� r.�t55 CG'� C `i K. !d ST� _ •• �� •ice.' =i+.i:' DES 121-18L'Ci 7 e ti 3 z CITY OF MIAAJII PLANNING DEP'• CIC E SON CENTER r.►:'*TRY PRIDE SITE �:'.1_3!_N L•A SOn CFriCE BLDG SHELL' L. y P_DrVEXPUENT SITr F. [is Circulation and Transportation, The redevelopment area is adjacent to major arterials with direct linksto major north -south and east -west corridors of I-95 and I-195. Martin I,u1.he- 'Finn Boule ,arr! is a major improved east -west arterial which is located on the northern boundary. NW 17th Avenue is located on the western boundary and links this area to I-195 to the south. NW 12th Avenue is a major collector located on the east boundary. Circulation within the area is not a problem with easy access provided for east -west traffic along the streets and terraces, and north -south along NW 12th Avenue - 15th Avenue. As indicated by the following map (see Map #5, Street Improvements), all local streets within the area have been improved utilizing Community Development Block Grant Funds in conjunction with Highway Bond Funds and are considered to be in excellent condition. Improvements included curbs, gutters, paving, sidewalks and landscaping. Martin Luther King Boulevard was recently widened to 4 lanes by Dade County. This project also includes major landscaping. Community Development (CD) Program 1st-7th Year During the first 7 years of the Model City CD Program $5,016,883 has been allocated by the City of Miami for projects within the Model City area. Major activities have been concentrated within the King Heights portion of Model City (area bounded by NW 7th Avenue, 17th Avenue, 54th Street and 62nd Street). The major thrust of the CD allocation has been to provide street improvements, land acquisition for redevelopment, and infill housinq and rehabilitation of existing housing units. Special emphasis has been placed on redevelopment activities from 58th Street to MLK Boulevard between 12th and 17th Avenues. The City has recently initiated the acquisition of vacant and substandard structures west of 15th Avenue to 17th Avenue along the north side of Wv Glst Strcet. ;See Map #6, Model City Community Development 1st-7th Year Projects.) 24 Iof°�pIU 1. g9lod—l"01MITE—M njIL4 r -- STREET IMPROVEMENTS -MAP NO.5 C.D. IMPROVED STREET DADE COUNTY MLK BLVD STREET IMPROVEMENTS COUNTY MAINTAINED R.O.W. — All MLEIMMEW CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPT. ���iou 25 Community Development has acquired the building located at 1466 NW 62nd Street adjacent to African Square Park for indoor recreational activities in conjunction with activities in the park. Community Development has also funded improvements to all streets within the area. The Tenant Education program, a CD social service, operates within the area to ease landlord/tenant relations. Other accomplishments of the CD program have been the provision of field lighting at Northwestern Senior High School and relocation assistance to tenants displaced by the construction of the Martin Luther King Boulevard. Tsocial service program, the Tacolcy Recreation Program has received con- tinued support. The Great Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation Program was extended during the 6th year to include the Manor Park neichborhood (an area bounded by NW 54th Street, I-95; Airport Expressway and Nil 19th Avenue). This action also changed the name to King Heights - Manor Park Great Neighborhood Program. Approximately 36 units have been rehabilitated within the Model City area. In 1980, the City initiated an economic development assistance program through the Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association and the Miami Capital Development Corporation. The Citywide allocations which have impacted the Model City Target area are tree planting, demolition of substandard and unsafe buildinq_s, and economic development activities of the City of Miami Department of Trade and Commerce and the Miami Capital Development Corporation. 26 m 609000 NSA(NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY AREA) 9 GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD 1-5 LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT 1 6 RELOCATION FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD 7 FIELD LIGHTINC AT NORTHWESTER►' SENIOR HIGH SCHOCL �����• 9 INSTALLATION OF TRASH RECEP- TACLES " 9 KING HEIGHTS/MANOR PARK GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION PPOKING AM 1C KING HEIGHTS ACDVi51T10N y�mJJJ) 11 KING HEIGHTS NSA REDEVELOPMENT �111�11J Q-T HER PROJECTS /PUB 1 C 5ERV I CES 12 TRANSPORTATION FOR COMMUNITY CULTURAL ACTIVITIES 13 TACCLCY RECREATION PROGRAM 14 TENANT EDUCATION PROGRAM 15 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT N.W. ! MODEL CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1 ST ITH YEAR PROJECTS -MAP N0.6 CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPT. 27 ti 3 z III., FRAMEWORK FOR REDEVELOPMENT A. Redevelopment: Issues and Constraints In order to effectively redevelop "Germ City" the following issues and constraints must be addressed in the redevelopment program for the King Heights area. Physical Issues - Population in the redevelopment area is declining. - The negative influence of Liberty Square Public Housing which is in close proximity to the redevelopment area. - The high rate of absentee landlords. - The scattered location of completely abandoned buildings. - The scattered location of vacant land throughout the redevelop- ment area. - The substantial amount of partially abandoned multifamily buildings which present unsanitary and unsafe conditions. - The incompatible land use mix of single family units adjacent to large multifamily buildings. - The shortage of rental units in standard condition for reloca- tion resources. - The reduction of density for many of the large multifamily buildings to the density limit required by the current R-3 multifamily zone district. - The predominance of vacant land in the commercial areas, along NW 17th Avenue and particularly along Martin Luther King Boulevard (NW 62nd Street). - The preponderance of substandard overcrowded housing units. Economic Issues - The market influence of the large multifamily buildings on the market value of proposed new units which will be built in close proximity. W Nigh unemployment and underemployment rates of the neighborhood's labor force. The relative low disposable income of the area's residents. The limited availability of public funds to acquire enough property for redevelopment and provide relocation. The loss of several businsses due to the riots and the challenge of providing new buisness development in a riot impacted area. - without sufficient subsidies for construction and permanent financing it will be difficult to secure a private developer to produce housing which is affordable for the majority of low income families residing in and those whc wish to reside in the neighborhood. Most of the families residing in the area can only afford public housing. - Substantial rehabilitation of the largest multifamily buildings (concrete monsters) is cost prohibitive unless an exhobitant amount of subsidies are utilized. The City's Housing Bond funds can only be used for acquisition of land for low and moderate income housing and not for construction. Land supply is not sufficient to generate new development. Relocation recources will mainly be in the fora of public housing except for those families whose incomes enable them to afford to buy a house or rent existing housing. Social Factors - Residents perceive this neighborhood as being unsafe. - Various illicit and illegal activities continuously occur throughout the neighborhood. - School dropout rates are high. Approximately 30% of all persons (1620) between the ages of 20-24 and 68% of all adults are without a high school education. - Unsanitary living conditions prevail throughout the area. - A significant portion of the community relies on welfare assis- tance and other social services. - Many of the May 1980 riot activities began and were concentrated in this neighborhood. - African Square Park is an area where many undesirable and illicit activities occur daily. 29 B. Redevelopment Goals and Objectives The following redevelopment goals and objectives were identified during the initial planning phases and community meetings with the Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association, the King Heights Redevelopment Committee, Dade County Department of HUD, and the City of Miami Planning Department. Certain goals are modified slightly to reflect the current planninc+approaches based on: a) the impact of the May 18th Civil Di�.2rh:�nc� b) changes in the conditions of the nei h►,�r.:^o'. c) changes in the availability of eligible public funds Goals and Objectives Coordinate code enforcement with rehabilitation services where appropriate Scattered demolition of abandoned, dilapidated and/or unsafe buildings. Quick acquisition of offered property by absentee landlord when such property is slum and blighted, abandoned, or where such property will facilitate other goals of the re- development plan. To improve the quality of life through the acquisition of real property, demolition of deteriorated and dilapidated housing units and the proper relocation of families involved. To provide for economic development through the acquisition of commercial property destroyed by the riots on NW 17th Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard. To provide relocation resources and new housing assistance for the lowest income families before displacement activi- ties are initiated. To improve the social welfare, health education, and employment delivery system of residents in the redevelopment area through the utilization of the Community Action Agency 30 for identification of needs and proper referral t,, the appropriate agencies. To provide job opportunities for low and minority residents. To reduce crime via Util12ation of the appropriate plibli-c safety programs. Reduction in density to provide for moderate and uni fr)rn dc,nsi ty throuchout the neighborhood. Maintain and increase home ownership Levels t_hrougtl 1,r'.': i sJ"ris of various types of ownership s'ich as -)wnh,);j._;(.., _�-cperatives, minority � c rrc`;ide aif�rdabie new housinu fr;,r In'.13erate acid r :dd1e l?}c'r.r,o r -a%,illes. -�e,.-elop a financial plan for redeye_^peen*_ whir_} 'e+ incentives for a developer (pri:at i� ro`alde hcuslnc3 )ppOrtanities fGr rc:sidEntS '41-10 w]SLl t', r(lialn in the area. �: c3t,o 3 CilaraCter c,3:,Ce ir: Lily yL'. more hcm.-D enous residential neichr __ -1irinate the irregular land USE 3r _rderly lend use plan to restore a c''JftlmunitJ. . r ide rehabilitation assistance where- ap,_r:l.riate and feasible. :n—crease put, i c and p ri ;ate -_',Jr di_n,c Cc'^''^:lt^uritS f ,' fin anc. nc the Redevelopment Plan. IJ�}.i�i2e ?Iirrr r� �4 r.� r + P e.,r I ♦_ icy ra i ip��i l i, she r d .4 Amen De � per e.^ploy_ mer � _Fp-- � ,z-li �rE= and upward _ ,: r _rA r�_r residents. _at- rCiCE Sri c_ea with existinu _C% Ptarke,t. C 1 ,ti Tact new business �� '�i�T,ErC.o areas and rC- 1-acks t_' manace and. own _new -�--`;cc t'E ?'.ci�dw'li��' tra_n_n_ r t', n t i es C! d5 enti:+ Provide loans and technical assistance for merchants within the redevelopment area. Provide for security and crime prevention via design elements, security systems, crime prevention programs, police protection, etc. Increase the attention and delivery of human services. Improve public transportation links to rapid transit, employ- ment and service centers. 32 Vt'.Q' ,:Sly 4::._ �•, .;t' _.:J:t:,_ _.��?I? ... .:11E 's�;Ic-,ra _.:7;)Ti1�T'. i' '�:{ _. s _.',; ..ft: _., 1 "Tttt i�=1E11,..w .:4 +.'t11i3t ME1 : - ... ..I:l4 ,'.' 4:`.2t"vR ..:7T�1tl4";'. ..! ..f'.:7i1t .': ':.it! ��+L,•'`.i _:: i'._:!'i:.-.1 _ ..:1• ..«E:l;.' . •.:: .:►t __*.:•� ��clt+N: .::�s - : ..t:-1_ l•. .:f .,. !r'. ... III%tt.- �I,: _.. -i ••.r�','ii_ --� - _ Ali .. .i?t`. � _.. __. _ .-.... _!= •. '1:..!L-: .:VT?!s � .:.._-. ... . .. :,� - . •_ . :??t. �,,,::.• r_..:,:'--L ,_ •Try= _tI:'- - ' _,c t: tn= _. _ a• c . :.:tom - - v _ �. _. _'!c uaM,Tz._.:7JTRL,.•- ... ,• •'Itrt.. �. _ _.. •tom _.... ... C L++iiti __ .-___ _ _ � - _ _ _ � ■ Iris ■■ ;� � U 1 ', tisiryy� •tiy.''fr' •,�{$;rJ}���:•;�."M:. a y� i 1:1� rL{y�$. y�( yr ' {.%/� i `!t.a~ l,. Lt`:�yr. ..�Y.�l•�pY:' .r�.� , ■ r. y7`r�.��f 11 , ti- �fe Y• �� , 1 1 ■ ' / r • ' 7 ■ I m PER ME u-,' ' I mwm nou-iram-cm- -me fallyd ■ ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES -MAP Na 7 VACANT LAND 54 LOTS/6.6 ACRES SIGNIFICANTLY g2 STRUCTURES /190 UNITS SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES — $i SUBSTANTIALLY VACANT APARTMENT 9 STRUCTURES/103 UNITS BUILDINGS (40 /o OR GREATER) - IIIII I CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPT. 0 100 300 the redevelopment area with each block containing 3-4 vacant lots. Because of their location and size the lots are suitable for single or duplex units, open space and conversion to parking lots for the adjacent multifamily units. Structures which cannot be rehabilitated due to their irreversible state of decline are rated "D" dilapidated. When combined with marginal "C" rated structures which are: (a) completely abandoned, or (b) single family units incompatible with the surrounding uses, or (c) deteriorated woad frame units, this represents 52 structures or 190 units which are suitable for demolition. Most of these structures are occupied and would entail substantial relocation. Substantially vacant apartment units, the third component of the analysis, accounts for units within a structure which have been unoccupied for long periods of time. These units, some of them boarded up, represent eye -sores, health and safety problems. They are found in 8 structures, or 95 units. Currently the redevelopment area is physically blighted, by a total of 61 structures, containing 293 units along with 54 unproductive vacant lots. These sites represent the potential resources, for redevelopment which are dispersed generally throughout the area. The thrust of the redevelopment plan is to eliminate the core of bad condi- tions on each block ny providing a redevelopment stimulus. In so doing the plan provides for new and rehabilitated housing for low, moderate income families and new commercial opportunities. It is not intended to replace every unit but to use sufficient redevelopment initiatives to the extent that surrounding properties are encouraged to improve and thus reverse existing trends within the community. The development potential amounts to 15 acres, or 30% of the current land use (see Map: Potential Development Sites). Most of this acreage, 14 acres, has potential for residential development. These sites can accommodate 108 new units, within the R-2 district and 216 new units within the R-3 district. Approximately 1.3 acres has the potential for mixed use (commercial and residential). It is anticipated that 15,000 sq.ft. of commercial space can be supported. (See Map #8 - Potential Development Sites.) 35 .... _ N.W. m ST. 4 .;:Y .�. ;;��:,`;.{};�•:�� Q � �rbcu� fayRe her w►�i LAI 00[�p ,cam N.W. 61 c� 0 0 0 a a. N.w so ST 010 pip; ado d❑ a p u o i 0 ,o p!e ®ip ST cl ; 0 L. O O N.W 58 TERk.� ^' _ �0 61?lnl6clnlmLo ol o 'OTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES —MAP NO.8 .3 POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES ACRES f 4.09 ••''� MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT (COMMERCIAL IB RESIDENTIAL) 1. 25 TOTAL 15.34 CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPT. o too .2Oo 36 If the residential R-3 acreage adjacent to the commercial sites is included, approximately 55 units and 15,000 sq.ft. of commercial space can be built between 17-15 Avenues on 62-61 Streets. (See Map - Potentiai Development Sites). D. Reuse Opportunities When the redevelopment area is analyzed in terms of the reuse for Phases I -IV, a critical determination is the number of lots and units per. acre. A major recommendation of the community is to lower the density in the redevelopment area. The minimum lot area provisions, units per acre are a function of zoning. With carefully selected combinations of exterior materials and attention paid to siting the house on the lot to allow for privacy and good orientation, the net result could be savings in site development costs, greater marketability of the product, and greater benefit to the purchaser. The present zoning code allows 48 units per acre with a minimum lot size of 6,000 sq.ft. for four units and 1,500 sq.ft. for each additional unit over four up to 15 units. Each unit is required to have at least 1,500 sq.ft. of lot area. The minimum lot size is geared towards four units or quadrapelxes. If the acquired sites are utilized properly to provide for the above mentioned reuse, an efficient land use pattern designed for the residents could be achieved without producing odd shaped lots and wasted space. The acquired site must also allow a developer a comfortable lot yield in terms of project economics. The fewer the number of lots, the more each unit must share in the cost of land and improvements. However, increasing the number of lots to reduce per unit costs must interface with the proper density'for optimum livability. Due to the increased cost of land, the decrease in housing subsidies, it has become increasingly difficult to provide for home ownership for low, moderate and even middle income families. If the housing needs of these groups are to be satisfied, various options or housing opportunities must be available which these different groups can afford. The recommended types of reuse housing pose a variety of options, with the consumer in mind, which could hold down costs and provide for various types of housing tenure. 37 The price range, class of development intended, house design, and local custom are important factors in lot size determination. Most multifamily buildings in the area reflect improper relationships between lot size and the buildings placed on it. The result is a decrease in the livability and long range value of the properties. The reuse of development sites should approach lot sizes, the arrange- ment of lots and types of housing units with due regard for cluster groupings providing ample space and security. The aspects can result in increased livability and increased value because of the creation of more useable sites for houses. Four types of housing are recommended for reuse: the cluster of quadraplex units and townhouses, along with garden apartments, and duplexes will offer the needed flexibility in site design to achieve the desired end. Quadraplexes and Townhouses Quadraplex and townhouse units are recommended because of the types of housing tenure which could include one of the following or a mixture: cooperatives, condiminiums, market rentals, investor owned property, subsidized rentals, public housing. Townhouse units offer better opportunities for ownership due to the lower land cost associated with the smaller lot requirements for each unit. In this way total development costs are lower compared to con- struction of single family detached homes. The common wall (attached unit) construction aspect of both types of housing is a method which utilizes land more efficiently than detached units. One way to hold costs down is to produce smaller but more effi- cient houses and lots. The design of quadraplexes can easily be manipulated to include construction of all 4 units in a 1 story structure, with a separate lot orientation for each unit structure, 2 story structures with 2 units on each floor, and/or 4 attached townhouse units 2 stores in height. This type of development would leave sufficient land available for open space parking, and other amenities while privacy is maintained. Also it may not be necessary for a developer to build to the maximum density of 48 units to an acre in order for the project to be economically feasible. Quadraplexes and townhouses should be developed much less than the allowed density in order to give the maximum flexibility to site planning, to provide the proper amenities and to enhance the marketability of the project. Garden Apartments The construction of garden apartments will provide for an economic mix in the project area. These units are intended to attract those families who wish to remain in the area but cannot afford to purchase a unit. It is anticipated that some type of rental assistance will be targeted for these units. During the first phase a total of 55 garden apartments in two buildings are proposed. These units will represent the highest residential density for new development which will border the commercial area along 62nd Street MLK Boulevard. Well designed garden apartments with adequate square footage, parking, landscaping, open space and common areas hopefully will attract families of a moderate income. It may also be feasible to convert the garden apart- ments into condominiums depending upon the outcome of a market analysis which should include a financial analysis for condo development. KE IV., REDEVELOPMENT PLAN A. Land Use Plan The land use plan is in general conformance with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 1976-1986. The land use plan seeks to encourage an overall moderate density character of the King Heights Neighborhood via new multifamily and mixed use develop- ments, housing rehabilitation and the redevelopment of local commercial areas. Medium residential densities should be retained adjacent to the commercial areas along Martin Luther King Boulevard and NW 17th Avenue. Commercial residential uses as permitted by the existing C-4A should be encouraged along the Boulevard, especially in the area from NW 17th Avenue to NW 15th Avenue. The recommendations are geared to orient local commercial to MLK Boulevard in order to make the Boulevard the commercial hub of the community. Low density development should be maintained in the area between NW 58th to 59th Street from NW 15th to NW 13Lh Avenues. It is also recom- mended that this low density residential use should increase by expanding the existing R-2 zone district to NW 60th Street from NW 15th Avenue to NW 13th Avenue. (See Map #9: Land Use Plan.) Neighborhood commercial instead of the existing General Commercial is a recommended change in land use and zoning for NW 17th Avenue between NW 58th Terrace and NW 60th Street. The present commercial uses in- cluding open yard car storage, paint and body shops are not compatible with the adjoining residential land use. New residential development proposed for this area will not sufficiently benefit from the commercial activities presently offered. The area designated for parks use at NW 12th Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard is recommended by the community to be eliminated and redeveloped into a higher and better use under the C-4A zoning or as improved open space. Land Use Categories 1. Low Density Residential - Future development in areas so designated shall be limited to structures appropriate for residential development 40 ................. N.W. 62 ST. :eve to.U.: a 14 A 000 ST. 11 ........... L 1! 15 N.W. 60 LC _u —U ju NOR - 0� C3 10- ul 10 10 01-1 1-12 16-1 L z ST. . N.W. 59 eol 'a dol Col nD :b C3 p C31dr-1111 �13 lo 'o d:) N.W. S8 TERR. 16 oto C3] 13 n-irLnin- d) I 91n n Mo Vnicich LAND USE PLAN — MAP NO. 9 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE COMMERCIAL/ RESIDENTIAL LOCAL COMMERCIAL PUBLIC RECREATION IMPROVED OPEN SPACE PROPOSED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL CITY OF MIAMI 41 11111 1 PLANNING DEPT. 0 100 300 as required by the P-2 District of the Miami Comprehensive Zoning ordinance. 2. Medium Density Residential - Future Development in areas so designated shall be limited to structures appropriate for residential development as required by the R-3 District of the Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Maximum residential densities will be 48 units per acre. 3. Mined Use - Medium Density - Future Development in areas so designated shall be limited to structures appropriate for medium -density residential, local commercial activities with appropriate amenity packages as required and permitted by the C-4A Boulevard Commercial. Commercial uses should be permitted only in conjunction with residential development along Martin Luther King Boulevard from NW 17th Avenue to NW 15th Avenue. 4. Local Commercial - Future Development in areas so designated shall be limited to commercial development as required by the C-2 District of the Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Residential Development will be permitted only in conjunction with commercial development. 5. i-larks and open Space - Future Development in areas so designated shall he limited to parks and improved open space development as defined by the P.R. District of the Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. B. Zoning Plan The following zoning changes are proposed to implement the Land Use Plan and facilitate the orderly redevelopment of the neighborhood. See Map #10: Proposed Zoning Plan. Proposed Zoning Recommendations: Rezone C-4 (liberal commercial) to C-2 (local commercial) for properties located along ND? 17th Avenue from 60th Street to NI 58th rt-eet. Rezone R-3 (multifamily dwellings) to R-2 (two family dwellings) for properties located on the norll� half of the blocks located between 14W 13th Avenue and 15th Avenue south of NW 60th Street. 42 •iF E17 X Doug r� P•p! C04A Pon ' W 50.1 '■.f; ■ �'�'1 1 �� n 1 i A 1 • ire ■,r _. I EXISITING AND PROPOSED ZONING- MAP N0.10- C-4 TO C•2 (COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY) C-4A TO P-R NING DEPT. +II1Io CITY OF MIAMI PLAN 43 300 Note: The City's newly proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance will be enacted by 1983. The recommended changes will affect the C-4 area along Nw 17th Avenue by changing it to C-1 as indicated above. Other recommendations mainly affect changes ill the nomenclature as indicated on the zoning map. C. Community Facilities and Services The Model City Target area already contains the basic community facilities which are necessary to support redevelopment. However, increase in several types of services and upgrading of various existing facilities are needed to complement the type of redevelop- ment proposed for the King Heights Neighborhood. The following recommendations will support the physical redevel- opment of the area: 1. Upgrade the quality and quantity of public services (a) increase enforcement -of Zoning, Building and Environmental Health Codes (b) Increase the delivery of sanitation services (c) Expand crime prevention activities 1. Establish precinct in close proximity to redevelopment area. 2. Increase police patrol of the area. 3. Concentrate crime prevention programs within the redevelopment boundaries ex. crime watch, citizen patrol, etc. (d) Encourage private service providers i.e. FPL, Southern Bell, gas, etc. to provide a better response to customers and their service needs. (e) Upgrade and expand health care facilities. 44 lf) Encourage neighborhood unemployed and underemployed residents to increase their participation in and utilization of vocational education and job training programs in the area such as OIC Dude County Voca- tional raining and Contractors Training and Dove lopmq�nt . (q) The Martin Luther. Kinq Economic Development Corpo- ration and other CRC organizations should concentrate on new business development activities along the Martin Luther. King Boulevard portion of the King Heights Neighborhood 2. Provide increased Open Space (a) Create a heavy landscape buffer along the FPL ease- ment between African Square Park and the adjacent apartment buildings. (b) Expand residential parking facilities through the land disposition process to adjacent property owners. (c) Create public barking or improved open space between 1111 12th 1`venue and ?ILK Boulevard (12th Avenue Park Site) . (d) New residential and commercial developments will be required to provide adequate open space, based on requirements of the Miami Comprehensive Zoning Or- dinance. (e) Encourage Drew Elementary to provide additional recreation programs for the younger age popula- tion. (f) Increase staffing and diversification of recreational programs at African Square Park. (c) Improve landscaping along all streets in the area with the installation of additional landscape materials where necessary. (h) Encourage the establishment of new businesses which provide and utilize patios, open air terraces, and pedestrian plazas and nodes. 45 re n']hten Black Cultural Identity t1) Signage which identifies the area by locations (2) W!Ri�ln of n(.w housing around a Afro Caribbean motif (3) implementation of organized cultural arts acti- vities and fr!gtivals at African Square Park (4) Provide fOr expansion of open air markets Ilrom►)tir.)ns and marketing of the atea for residen- tial and commercial reuse should reflect Black Cul.turp. 11f )II 3 i nq plan is structured to concentrate available housing re- r;��irr <r,; i rrt.c., various 1,rr)jr_ .ts over. :3 5 year period. It is intended t Irat r1`lr,vrl0pmen1- activities will make a visible impact on the hf)iisin(I and decl.ininq conditions of the King Heights Neighborhood. All (5f the plain is to cause minimum displacement of residents anal dinrupt_jon to the neighborhood. The thrust of the redevelopment plan is to provide an improved neighborhood environment and create a 1WI t►�r• "Sense of place" for its residents. IMP]0Jn(•JJt0t. i0n of the plan is proposed in two phases consisting of five (')) program components including: 1) Community Development funded acqui- ';it.ion al)d development; 2) Housing Bond fund acquisition for scattered site lroru-iinq; 3) Great Neighborhood Rehabilitation Loan Program for multifamily houninq; 4) Greater Neighborhood Single family rehabilitation loan program; and ')) Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program. Basically Phase I concentrates on the .acquisition of vacant and abandoned buildings. Potential assisted family housing sites have been identified throughout the :Model City Target Aie.r. The sites identified can accommodate 72 publicly assisted family ►mi t r;. Approximately 25 sites have been identified within the redevelop- mon t arra for acquisition and development of publicly assisted single family and duplex housing units. These sites are proposed to be acquired with City of Miami housing Bond funds. Dade County HUD will provide for th(• <•Onr;t t►rot ion and maintenance of the units. 46 No homeowner or property owner will be forced to sell. The major intent of this program's component is to utilize a portion of the housing units as relocation resources for families and individuals who will. be displaced as a result of redevelopment activities. In- herent in this component is the option for displacees to relocate within their immediate neighborhood or within the entire Model City target a1_0a. The scattered site housing program has a dual role by serv- ing to provide relocation housing as well. as becoming an infill housing resource which will upgrade the neighborhood with new construc- tion. New infill housing construction should also stimulate property improvements within the immediate neighborhood. Targeted code enforcement will also assist this revitalization effort. The ar- chitectural designs selected for the proposed units will be carefully selected to make sure they fit in with the overall style of homes existing in the neighborhood. great Neighborhood Rehabilitation Loan Program - A major component ;.)f t:.he redevelopment plan is the rehabilitation of existing r.esi- dent_ial and commercial. structures. From the analysis of existing building conditions and development sites, it was determined that 729 units contained in 63 multifamily structures could benefit from moderate rehabilitation. (See Map #11: Rehabilitation Plan.) This program will be supported by selective acquisition of vacant and deteriorated properties. The acquired land could be sold to the adjoining properties and restricted to use as parking lots or other types of improved open space. In an effort to upgrade the "quality of life" for residents of the multifamily structures (concrete monsters) a moderate rehabilitation program is planned utilizing CD funds and private funds which will offer owners of these buildings low interest loans to make each dwelling more liveable. Loan amounts will not exceed $1.0,000 per unit to be rehabilitated. 7t is anti.cipted that this program will entail renovation of the interior and exterior of multifamily struc- tures in order to remove building code violations. The multifamily rc�liab loan program is not intended to become a substantial rehabilita- t-il,n program which includes major structural repairs. In general it is not economically expedient to undertake major structural rehabilitation of multifamily buildings (concrete 47 t�iRp_ '� 1 ::1 M. xe. ....... ... 21 •kdjlJ; - — — — — — — — — — [milli REHABILITATION PLAN - MAP NO. 11 MULTI -FAMILY REHABILITATION 63 STRUCTURES, 729 UNITS SINGL.E-FAMILY REHABILITATION 49 UNITS COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION 7 STRUCTURES MULTI -FAMILY REHABILITATION SECTION 8 SUBSTANTIAL LOAN APPLICATION— 3 STRUCTURES/60 UNITS P-"—m!g PROPOSED PARKING LOTS CITY or MIAMI PLANNING DEPT. 0 100 300 48 CJ monsters) due to cost factors. after rehabilitation is completeIt is recommended that rent levels d do not exceed the amount which residents will he able to afford. Landscape treatment for all build- ings are recommended as well as creation of a.landscaped buffer in the alleyway between the commercial properties and African Square Park on MLK Boulevard and the multifamily structures on NW 61st Street from 1.2th Avenue to NW 15th Avenue. The rehabilitation plan if successfully managed will make a viable and visible impact on the neighborhood and complement the new construction prop used between 15th and 17th Avenues. Funding for this program is recommended as part of the 8th year CD program from the Great Neighbor- hood Multifamily Housing Program. However, if funds are made available from the U.S. Department of HUD for rehabilitation it is recommended that the City of Miami and/or Dade County HUD target funds to this area. To initiate the program the owner of one of the multifamily buildings should be encouraged to participate in this project as a demonstration of the effectiveness. The objective of this program over the next five years is to rehabi- litate 312 multifamily units of the existing 729 multifamily units which can be rehabilitated (See Map Housing Rehabilitation Plan). Phase II is a continuation of activities in Phase I. The limitation of funds and housing resources for relocation results in project phasing. In contrast with Phase I, this phase proposes the acquisition of the major portion of the neighborhood'soccupied slum and blighted pro- perties particularly single family and duplex, units. The phased ac- quisition is intended to allow time for new housing to be constructed in Phase I before major displacements occur in Phase II. It also allows time for the owners of the blighted multifamily buildings and single family homes to rehabilitate them in compliance with the minimum Housing code. If successful the rehabilitated units will provide addi- tional housing units. If substantial code violations continue then it is recommended that the non complying structures be acquired under Phase II and/or when additional funds become available. Without various types of public intervention or assistance the redevelopment area will not be substantially improved. 49 F Phase T The Plan consists of the following proposed program components: (a) CD funded Acquisition and Land Development (b) Sr:af tprPri Rite Housinq (Acquisition and Development) (c) Sin'-TIe famil - ?lehabilitation Loan Program (d) Commercial Rehabilitation Program (e) Multi family Rehabilitation Loan rroarar, A. CI.i Funded Acquisition. The City has begun part I of this component with the acquisition of 2.3 acres of land on the block bounded by NW 17th Avenue, MLK Boulevard, NW 15th Avenue, and NW 61st Street. This block contains two structures a total of 17 units and one oc- cupied commercial establishment. The families occupying 13 units will he relocated. (See Map #12: Phase I.) Four units are vacant. Propf)st,d redevel()pnient of the northern block is for mixed use de- velopment including 55 units of new rental housing and approximately 15,000 square feet of commercial use. Acquisition cost is estimated at $220,080. Private owners of the two commercial parcels contained in this block will be acquired if they do not wish to participate and develop their land in conjunction with the plan. Part two of this project involves the acquisition of 1.5 acres of vacant land on the block bounded by NW 17th Avenue, NW 60th Street, NW 15th Avenue and NW 61st Street. Proposed reuse of 44 townhouse units built in clus- ters or 11 quadraplexes. The block presently contains 11 residential structures with 86 units. The four structures located along NW 15th Avenue from 60th-61st Streets and the congregate living facility are targeted for multifamily rehabilitation (See Map: Phase I Redevelopment). The three commercial structures along lZi 17th Avenue are recommended for the commercial rehabilitation program. Developments in this block will be required to provide sufficient parking space and other open spaces for landscaping and private recreation spaces. (See Phase I map). 50 ■ '!� tt Z.Iii:t F AAmii DHASE I REDEVELOPMENT PLAN -MAP N(, B. Scattere ?`.':TtP P :lic gojsinc 'Acquisition and Development) - Potential assisted a, i ly t�';usinj s tes hAcq p CityTarge�_ area. T1ie"G ,tom been identified throughout the Model * 1� assisted single family identified can accommodate 72 publicly and duplex housing units. within the redevelop- ment area 25 sites have been identified encom assing 3.7 acres. All of the selected sites are either •✓acant or occupied by a severely blighted structure. Acquisiti(.)n is estimated at $300,000 and approximately 29 units can be built... The properties to be acquired within the redevelopment area are all :•acant land cr abandoned and therefore will not cause any sig- nificant relocation problems. C. Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Proarar, - The City's Great Neighbor- hood's Rehabilitation Lean Pro^.ram fer single family residences is current- ly being implemented in several of the City's Community Development Target Areas; including the King Hei:;hts and Mla:,cr Pars: neighborhoods. This Frc- gram provides low interest loans to homeowners who wish to correct housing code violations and to those who wish to modernize their property. Total loan amounts and interest rates are set base on the family's income. Uti- lization and concentration of this proeran's resources in the redevelopment area will assist in reversing decline fer the single family and duplex por- tions of the neichborhood�s housing stock. It will also complement the proposed infill c,_;nstruction and rehabilitation of the multifamily build- ings. The guidelines are flexile in order tc allow the homeowner enough options to use the funds to his advantage, needs, and desires. Loan amounts range fro- $15,000 to S30,000 dollars for up tc ? units depending_ on size and income of fa:-ily. Prcgrar., also incl•,;des a direct grant up to $10,0c,3 for families with incomes below 50 of the median. A total cf 44 units in the redevelcpner.t area are targeted for participa- tion in this program iSee ac tiz: Phase I.This r.rocram efforts w«1 be sup- ported by intensified code enforce -rent and the delivery of municipal ser- vices. 5" D. Commercial Revitalization - this program component entails the rehabili- tation of existing commercial areas and technical assistance for the businesses in the area along Nw 17th Avenue from IOW 58th Terrace to Martin Luther King Boulevard. The % commercial properties should be targeted and be included in the County's Commercial Revitalization Program. This program provides 8% loans to business owners for facade and interior improvements. Tech- nical assistance will be provided by the Martin Luther King Economic Development Coproration. If County funds for rehabilitation are not avail- able then these businesses will. be referred to Miami Capital Development for assistance and related needs. E. Multifamily Rehabilitation Loan Program - Please see Great Neighborhood Reliabilitation Loan Program - 47-49. ` 53 The following table represents the cost for implementing Phase i. 1111ASP 2 - REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CD FUNDS ( l.- 5 Years Land Acqui si ti nn Relocation 3.88 acres Demolition 31 families 8 str/86 units Reuse No. of new units No. of new commercial Rehabilitation Single family Multifamily (Mod.) Multifamily (Sub.) HOUSI.�G BOND FTIND Land Acquisition Relocation Demolition No. of new units Improvements Relocation Demolition CD Total Multifamily Rehab Loan Program GRAND TOTAL 100 units Approx. 15,000 sq.ft. 49 units 14 Str/188 units 3 str/60 units HBF: Land Costs - 188,500 3.5 acres 0 3 str/(vacant) 29-58 220,080 594,000 124,000 (4,000 x 31) 54,000 (6,000 x 9) 992,080 1,880,000 ($10,000 per unit) 3,060,580 PHASE II Phase II involves 3 Program components 1. Acquisition and development (CD) `unds 2. Multifamily Rehabilitation 3. Commercial Rehabilitation Acquisition and Development - CD Funds 1, It is recommended that major acquisition take place on parcels located on the two blocks bounded by 14W 15th Avenue, NW 61st Street, NW 13th Avenue and NW 60th Street. (See Map �13: Phase II.) The total amount ,)` lend proposed for CD acquisition is 3.2 acres. The area has 20 dete.-irratinq occupied structures conta.ininu 1.32 units. Eight cf the structures are n:ulti- fami.ly and subject for demolition. There are 12 single family units which should be demolished due to their deteriorated condition and their incompati- bilities with the surrounding multifamily structures. Relocation work load will involve approximately 97 families. structures have ,: icanc.ies a'..anci(_)nmcnts as hitih as 50 percent. Ninetv-fi­,� .:nits in townhouses or 4-plexes are the proposed reuse. This phase of the plan also proposes intensified code enforcement to concentrate in the area between 58th Terrace, and 60th from 12th Avenue to 17th Avenue. in this area there are 25 substantially deteriorated structures, the majority of w1rich are wooden, single family structures. It is anticipated that infill construction of 25-50 units can be accomplished using the County's housing bond program or any avail- able publicly assisted housing program and land write down provisions under the F.S. Statute 163. This program component hinqes on the provision of proper relocations resources for the 25 families presently residing in these units. 2. Multifamily Moderate Rehabilitation Loan Program Continuation of the multifamily rehabilitation loan program is recommended for the remainder of the rehabilitation area along 61st Street from 12th Avenue to 15th Avenue. The loan program is also proposed to be expanded for the remainder of the multifamily structures in the entire area. The moderate rehab loan program is proposed for 62 structures containing 510 units. Five structures in the area containing 60 units have alreay been awarded Section 8 substantial rehab loan monies by the Federal Department of HUD. Similar types of rehab loan programs if available to Dade 55 �� u�=3uu�ou� a N.W. m v x,�. -lot w5v • P Wa IP a x1, PHASE 11 AND III REDEVELOPMENT PLAN- MAP NO. 13 =3 ACQUISITION OF SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES MW REHABILITATION OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE$ MW REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURE (COMMERCIAL) CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPT. 56 11111 1 ^ 0 100 300 County and/or City of Miami should be targeted in this area. The rehab program will be supported with the City's tree planting -beautification program. �. Commercial Rehabilitation Dade County's commercial rehabilitation loan -program should be continued as proposed in Phase I for the 7 commercial properties along NW 17th Avenue. This program should provide proper screening methods for those businesses with unwarranted uses which adjoin the residential area, such as open yardt storage and automobile repair places. 57 r PHASE II - REDEVELppMENT PLAN CD FUNDS Land Acquisition Relocation Demolition No. of New Units (possible) HOUSING BOND FUNDS Land Acquisition Relocation Demolition No. of New Units Rehabilitation -Moderate No. of Res. Structures No. of units Res. S No. of Commercial Structures ESTIMATED COST CD: Land and Improvement 792,000 Relocation 388,000 Demolition 120,000 CD Total 11 T60,w Assisted Housing: Land Costs 525,000 Relocation 200,000 Demolition 150,000 Assisted IIousing Total 875,0 U Multifamily Rehab Loan Program 5,480,000 GRAND TOTAL 71655,000 58 (Sub str. & Vacant) 3.29 acres 97 families 20 str/132 units (12 single family) 95 25 Sub/str/21 lots 25 families 25 Sub, str. 25-50 49 541 8 .M 1 ` / PHASE II - REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CD FUNDS Land Acquisition Relocation Demolition No. of New Units (possible) HOUSING BOND FUNDS Land Acquisition Relocation Demolition No. of New Units Rehabilitation -Moderate No. of Res. Structures No. of units Res. No. of Commercial Structures ESTIMATED COST CD: Land and Improvement 792,000 Relocation 388,000 Demolition 120,000 CD Total 11300,000 Assisted Housing: Land Costs 525,000 Relocation 200,000 Demolition 150,000 Assisted IIousing Total 875,000 Multifamily Rehab Loan Program 5,480,000 GRAND TOTAL 7,655,000 58 (Sub str. & Vacant) 3.29 acres 97 families 20 str/132 units (12 single family) 95 25 Sub/str/21 lots 25 families 25 Sub. str. 25-50 541 8 j, Economic Development plan The King Heights Redevelopment area is bounded on the north by Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard (Nib 62nd Street) a commercial corridor targeted for economic development activities. The social, economic and environmental influences of the redevelopment area impedes the accomplishment of viable commercial development for the neighborhood and the entire Model City community. The need exists to focus commercial development along MLK Boulevard par- ticularly within the boundaries of the redevelopment area from 14W 15th Avenue to NW 17 th Avenue. Currently this block is vacant with the exception of 2 structures: one commercial establishment and one nine -unit multi- family structure. Very little new commercial development has occurred on PRLK Boulevard in the last 10 years. Several existing structures were rehabilitated and one multifamily building , just outside of the redevevelopment area, was demolished. Dade County and the MLK Boulevard Coordinatinq Committee were responsible for coordinating a voter -approved 10 million dollar bond - MLK Boulevard improvement program which included widening the Boulevard to 4 lanes, extensive landscaping, street furniture, signage and memorial features in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. In the area between Nw 12th;AVenue to NW 15th Avenue, along the south side of MLK Boulevard, there is very little land available. All of the busineesess are in good structural conditon and provide local retail goods and services for new development. Along the north side is the 942 unit Liberty Square Public Housing. There are a total of 8 small businesses and 1 office in this area. The County has built parking lots to relieve parking on MLK Boulevard. The only vacant land is located on the south- east corner of NW 15th Avenue on MLK Boulevard. The east side of NW 17th Avenue from NW 58th Terrace to 14LK Boulevard -is occupied by 7-marginal commercial establishments . . The businesses in- clude a laundromat, auto body shop, open yard storace and plumbing equi,rrent. 59 There is also one six -unit residential structure. Most of the busi- nesses are rated "C" in need of major repairs. Along 17th Avenue from NW 61st Street to MLK Boulevard exists approximately .5 acres of vacant land. The businesses which occupied this area were destroyed by the riots. This site has good potential for new commercial devel- opment. 1. Martin Luther King Boulevard (a) Promote development of mixed use (residential and commercial) along MLK Boulevard to 61st Street from 17th Avenue west to NW 15th Avenue (b) Acquire property on 17th Avenue from NW 61st Street to 62nd Street, or seek owners cooperation in a joint developed mixed use scheme. (c) Public assistance could be in the form of land ac- quisition and disposition at below market value; or assistance in securing a UDAG for joint development by property owners. (d) Reuse could include 15,000 sq. ft. of commercial and 55 units, multifamily housing (e) Provide technical assistance and financial loan packaging via the local CBO for the existing businesses between NW 12th Avenue and NW 17th Avenue along MLK Boulevard (f) Encourage development of vacant parcels located at the southeast fororner of NW 15th local commercial use. and MLK Boulevard 2. NW 17th Avenue (from aitassistanceTerrace tto6local tbusinesses (a) Provide technic ency* through the designated MLK Economic Development A9 (b) Establish a Merchants Association. revent Enforce zoning regulations in order to p nuisances created by permitted generlcommlrci (c) al activity on abutting low density development. . V 3. (d) (e) Secure funding from Dade County Office of Community Development for facade and commercial rehabilitation Initel iate proposed rezoning C-4/CG-1 to C-2/CR-2as recommended by proposed comprehensive Zoning Ordinance ` Minority Participation Plan In order to insure minority utilization on capital construction projects, the City of Miami follows the goals established by the U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development, Executive Order 11246, Under Executive Order 11246: Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity, a goal of 20-40% minority utilization for all trades is required for all solicitations for offers and bids on construction contracts or subcontracts. In implementing the construction of new housing, rehabilitation or demolition of dilapicated units all requests for proposals, and bid documents should be required to meet the 50% minority/Black utilzation goals. Each contractor or subcontractor or business preparing to undertake work with the City shall submit a Black Business Utilization Plan In addition the City Commission and Administration has recog- nized the need to establish internal policies to provide oppor- tunities for minority businesses to secure city contracts through the implementation of a Minority Vendor Procurement program which requires 20 percent minority participation of which 10% would be Black and 10% Latin. This program will be instituted on a citywide basis and will emphasize relations with Black and Latin Vendors. In cooperation with the MLK Economic Development Corporation It ment Corporation the City will identify and the Miami Capital Deve op who may operate or black entrepreneurs throughout Dade County lease commercial space and retail facilities. Efforts will also 61 .M be made to establish a list of contractors and subcontractors participation in this plan. 4. Equity Participation Black non profit developers, Black in order to select and recruit their All respondents to the land disposition bids will be required to file a black equity participation plan indicating how they would meet the goal of 50% equity participation. Property owners whose land will be purchased for redevelopment will have the option of participating as general equity partners at a minimum of a dollar level equal to the purchase price of their land. If an existing property owner's land is acquired for one half million dollars, and the developer responding to the public prospectus for that site needed one million in equity to carry out the project, the previous property owner would have the guaranteed option of participating as an equity part- ner to the level of one half million dollars. Technical assistance will be provided to property owners so they can be aware of their rights and responsibilities in the development arrangements that are structured in response to the public bids. Prior to any offer for acquisition or institution of a condemnation pro- ceedings, the property owner shall be afforded an opportunity upon reason- able notice, to demonstrate readiness, willingness and ability to go for- ward independently with the development of his or her property in a manner which is in concert with the planned development of the study area, as approved by the city and County commission. 5. Residential Employment In view of the high percentage of unemployed residents in rgodel Citl, especially in the redevelopment area public efforts are needed to engineer their employment in any p ublic and publicly assisted project within si Model City. A employment network utilizing the agencieseeshould benes- mic Development Corporation and City and County residents tablished to assure referral and placement of the unemployed MW r in available new positions. It is secO=4nded that MLREDC work in conjunction with the Opportunities Industrial itation Center to provide job linkage for unemployed residents with public and private sector jobs. it is also reCOTMended that these agencies, particularly OIC,provide recruiting, intake and counseling as a preliminary service in referral to training programs. It is anticipated that not only will oIc,s vocational training programs be used but tither participants will be placed in the county -wide system for allocation of training slots in training institu- tions, such as Dorsey Skills Center, Miami Skill Center, Miami Lakes Technical Center and Lindsey Hopkins. There will be close coordination with bade County Community Action Agency for social services which the agency may provide to program participants, such as Manchild Day Care for free daycare and the City of Miami Medial Clinics for medical examinations and medical follow ups. The tools and lines of communication have been established and are currently in existence for many of these services. 63 IN Acquisition Plan The public acquisition of parcels shown on the acquisition list will effectively provide the basis for implementation of the redevelopment plan. Land will be acquired only when there is a feasible reuse which cap be eve v e . Due to thelimitationo funas acqu s t on will e con ucted in phases. It should be noted that this acquisition plan represents an amendment to the one originally proposed by Dade County HUD by proposing major acquisition in two blocks, including the commercial properties which were destroyed by the riots on NW 17th Avenue. The acquisition plan is also proposed to lessen density, eliminate buildings which are slum, abandoned and unsafe. A major thrust of this proposed acquisition is the removal of -incompatible land uses. The plan also recommends the acquisition of land and buildings from owners who have indicated an interest in selling where the acquisition of such land serves the interest of the plan as mentioned. (Refer to Map #14: Acquisition Plan.) 64 '� � � � � '�.� Ewa � � �.. �.. ' �a•r+� .��. «-��. :�.,.� it - - � ■ I� � �1 h --- 4 . - � n . � • _ �r � ?±►�• - ::^ � � wee 1 � � • a ,: � , � � - �s n 411 n ACQUISITION PLAN -MAP NO.14 • ® PROPOSED ACQUISITION AREA 0 11111 CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPT. 0 100 65 1 300 T5 r +� taM AcquISItIo" parcel No. 1 2 F 4 P" 6 7 8 9 10 11 *Acquisition Completed Legal Description Orange Heights (14-62) * Lot 29 Block 11 Orange Heights (14-62) Lots 30, 31, 32 Donated by DFEL Orange Heights 14-62* Lot 33, Block 11 Orange Heights rot 34, Block 11 Orange Heights Lot 35, 36, 37, 38, Block 11 Orange Heights Lot 1-8( Incl.) Block 11 Orange'Heights Lots 15-18 Block 11 Orange Heights Lots 19-28 (Incl.) Block 11 Orange Heights Lots 21,22, Block 12 orange Heights Lot 23, Block 12 Orange Heights Lot 24, Block 12 66 nr.. 12 y Orange heights Lot 28, block 12 orange heights Lot 9, Block 12 14 Orange Neighte Lots 10, 11'.is, Niook 12 15 Lots 13, Block 12 16 Orange heights Lot 14, Block 12 17 Orange h ghts Lot 15, Block 12 18 Orange heights tot 16, Block 12 28 Orchard Villa Lot 27, Block 1 Parcel N Legal Description Orchard Villa Ext. (17-55) 29 Lot 28, Block 1 Orchard Villa Ext (17-55) 30 Lot 30, Block 1 Orchard Villa Ext (17-55) 31 Lot 14, Block 4 67 r Housing Bond Fund Acquisition -eel # 19 Orange Heights (14-62) Lots 16, 17, E part of 18 Block 13 20 Orange Heights (14-62) Lots 12 & 13 Block 13 21 Orange Heights (14-62) Lot 22 Block 14 22 Orange Heights (14-62) lot 14 Block 14 Orange Heights (14-62) 23 Wt 25 Block 8 Orange Heights (14-62) 24 Lot 23 Block 8 Orange Heights (14-62) 25 Lots 4&5 Block 8 M 26 Orange Heights U4-62) Lot 2 block 7 27 Orange Heights (14-62) tots 24, 23 - Block 7 32 Orchard Villa, eat. (7-58) Lots 11 b 12 Block 5 33 Orchard Villa Manor, ext. (41-62) Lot 6 Orchard Villa, ext. 17-55 34 Lot 2 Block 8 Orchard Villa, ext. 17-55 35 Lot 7 Block 8 Orchard Villa, ext. 17-55 36 Lot 9 Block 8 Orchard Villa, ext. 17-55 17 Lots 16 6 17 Block 8 Orchard Villa, ext. 17-55 38 Lot 19 Block 8 Orchard Villa, ext. 17-55 39 Lot 28 Block 3 69 40 Orchard Villa, ext. 17-55 Lot 28 Block 6 41 Orchard Villa, ext. 17-55 Lot 3 Block 7 42 Orchard'Villa, ext, 17-53 Lots 26 & 27 Block 7 70 0 lse Plan e following parcels will be acquired and redeveloped for uses specified in e following table: rcel No. 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17- 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 71 Proposed Reuse Acres .12 .36 .12 .12 .48 .05 .18 .62 .24 .12 .12 .12 .12 .36 .12 .12 .12 .12 .36 .24 .12 .12 .12 .12 Proposed Reuse Residential/Commercial Residential/Commercial Residential/Commercial Residential/Commercial Residential/Commercial Commercial Residential/Commercial Residential/Commercial Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 r 72 .24 .12 .24 .07 .I2 .12 .17 .32 .12 .12 .12 .12 .24 .12 .12 .12 .12 .24 .12 Residential Residential Residential Parking Parking Parking Parking Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Parking r. Relocation Plan Dade County Department of Housing and Urban Development will con survey to determine the relocation and housing needs of the area a dents and businesses which will be affected, resi- dents provided to fit the needs of those expected tolbeadisplaced tion iassout-1 lined in the Assurances and Relocation for the County and City dis- placement policies. Due to the limitation of funds and the size of the redevelopment area redevelopment activities must take place in phases. Two phases are planned which involved relocation and which resources are or will be available for implementation. It is estimated that a total of 31 families are expected to be displaced during Phase I and approximately 122 families during Phase II. Because of the limitation in available housing subsidies and the shortage of rental apartments in the Miami area, relocation resources will be somewhat difficult to obtain for those families who cannot qualify for public housing or afford available rentals and/or afford to purchase a home. A key relocation strategy is the rehabilitation of existing multifamily units to make them more liveable until other relocation resources are available to complete the redevelopment plan. The uti- lization of a major portion of the 72 units of scattered site assisted housing will provide a crucial resource for the redevelopment of the area. This resource will allow displaced families to be relocated within the same neighborhood/community. Relocatees from the area will be given priority for these units. The time frame for constructing the units, 12-18 months, coincides with the time needed to acquire land and buildings in Phase I. During the interim period DCHUD will conduct a survey of families to be displaced, process applications and screenings to determine which families will qualify for new housing. Other housing resources must be located for them such as existing public housing and rental units. Without the assisted housing resource the redevelopment of the area will be delayed considerably until relo- cation housing is found by DCHUD. Existing public housing facilities Citywide with a waiting list of approximately 20,000 persons, have a very low potential for satisfying the relocation workloads for this redevelopment project. 73 In order that implementation of the redevelopment 'orderly acquisition and new housing development ispstaglan ered ed timely and the construction of the relocation housingallow before acquisition is completed. In ordetocaccomplish tthis uclos coordination, is needed with HUD's relocation staff and close given to families who are within the sites to be acquired. In1nso case Will anyone have to relocate until a 90 day eriod has been rove e three re erra s ave een of ered. The DCHUD's relocation staff is well trained in human relations if through their contacts with displacees social s are un they will make referrals to the other social service magenciescovered Available Relocation Assistance The Dade County Department of Housing and Urban Development (the designated Housing Agency for the City of Miami) shall be responsible for providing relocation assistance to the displacees. The Dade County Board of County Commissioners has provided assurances that DCHUD shall comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970-PL 91-646 ct. These assurances also approved that Relocation Payments shall be provided for displacements by Community Devlopment Program and any other HUD assisted programs. These Relocation Payments shall be provided to families and individuals in relocating to standard housing and to business concerns and non profit organizations in relocating to replacement accommodations. These payments shall be provided under HUD Handbook 1371.1 Rev. Relocation Policies and Procedures. DCHUD relocation staff shall provide all families, individuals and businesses who shall be displaced with a copy of the Information and Relocation Payment Brochure with full explanation of each by a relocation adviser. They shall inform displacees on the availability of relocation payments, the office where detailed information about payments can be obtained, and dates governing eligibility for payments. 74 �ja.' keioca:tion advisers shall assist all displacees in preparing their %jaims. Family relocation supervisers shall work closely with advisers Cegarding eligibility requirements and computing payments. Supervisers, In turn, will work with the Relocation Officers in determining the amounts to be paid for Replacement Housing Payments for homeowners or Replace- nent Housing payments for tenants and certain others. 4n inventory of additional relocation resources shall be developed for the City of Miami from newspaper Classified Ads, multiple listing ser- vices, real estate brokers, property owners, rental agents, FHA fore- closures and a survey of the area. the relocation staff will familiarize themselves with the inventory of available relocation resources for displacees. All units shall be in- spected to guarantee that they meet the relocation standards outlined in the Relocation Handbook 1371.1, Chapter 2, Paragraph 3B, or the Dade County housing code whichever is higher. The relocation staff shall provide transportation to displacees and other assistance in order to find suitable replacement houising. All displaced families and individuals shall be referred to replacement units within their ability to pay. Eligible displacees shall receive priority in Public Housing and Section 8 units. I. Financing Plan The funding to carry out this plan will be from the City of Miami Community Development Block Grant Program, Dade County Community and Economic Development Block Grant Program, the City of Miami's Housing Bond Fund Program, Dade County Housing and Urban Development Public Housing Program and the resale of properties for private redevelopment. It is estimated that $11,715,580 will be necessary to carry out the activities identified by the plan. To date the following expenditures have been made for the King Heights Redevelopment Plan -51,036�heoallocationAcquisition, $2501000 forothe17thand year. relocation. This includes 75 A# nd,.Acauisition funds for infill housing sites outside the redevelopment total $256,000. When combined with redevelopment funding the total fthes9thlyeared are for000. the$above�total,Dade County contributed $300,000 f during { bue to the extensive nature of this project, and the limited funding that r is available it is recommended that this project be phased with initial implementation of a rehabilitation loan program for multifamily units 4. and land acquisition of the properties identified between NW 60th Street and MLK Boulevard from NW 15th Avenue to NW 17th Avenue. Phasing of this }>' project will allow for the coordination of land acquisition with the pro- :«-.'j.5 vision of additional and standard housing within the redevelopment area and the entire target area via rehabilitation and the construction of assisted housing units. 76 I1 e City Advisory Board enter in an agreement with the City of Miami in order to provide for the effective administration and implementation of the King Heights Redevelopment projects. r: