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PLANNING FACT SHEET
City of Miami Planning Dept:
Consideration of recommending approval
of the Overtown Redevelopment Plan for the
Community Redevelopment Area generally
bounded by NW 5th Street on the south; Inter-
state I-95, State Road 836 and the Miami River
on the west; NW 23rd Street and NW 20th Streets
on the north; and NW 2nd Avenue and the FEC
ROW on the east which Community Redevelopment
Project includes acquisition and clearance
redevelopment and relocation, economic
development and manpower training street
improvements, and improvement to Community
facilities and services and which Plan is
in conformity with the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan.
To approve the plan for the Overtown
Redevelopment Study Area.
Overtown is one of the most economically
depressed areas withinithe
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aof Miami
and Dade County.
nd
underemployment are excessive. Unem-
'ployment exceeds 30% of the work force.
Although there has been a continual
infusion of public funds into the area
since the mid 1960's estimated at over
$55,000,000 (Urban Renewal, Neighbo
rhood
Development Programs, Community
Devel-
opment Program Funds) and substantial
physical improvements made in certain
areas of the Community, there exists a
critical need for a new, more intensified
approach. Without a concerted public
program aimed at the redevelopment of this
community, it is anticipated that
existing trends will degenerate to a level
that will not allow private market forces
to operate.
In order to initiate needed redevelopment
activities, it is necessary to designate
this area as a Community Redevelopment Area
under the provisions of the Florida Community
Redevelopment Act of 1969 as amended.
This
act specifies that in certain blighted
areas, such as Overtown, where prevailing g
conditions of decay make impractical the
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reclamation of the area by methods of
rehabilitation and/or conservation, the
governmental entity may undertake a more
extensive public program including land
acquisition for redevelopment. Before
any community development project can
be planned to be implemented within the
City, a Community Redevelopment Plan
must be adopted for the area by both the
City of Miami and Dade County. Although
this area has been designated a Community
Redevelopment Area in 1971 the existing
plan is outdated due to the significant
growth of Miami during the last 10 years.
Certain factors including the construction
of the Dade County Rapid Transit System,
the emergence of the adjacent Miami CBD
and the recently inaugurated "Historic
Overtown Movement" have helped improve
the overall environment.
In May of 1979, the City of Miami
established an Ad Hoc Planning Advisory
Committee to assist in the preparation
of the Overtown Redevelopment Plan and its
implementation. This committee is
composed of representatives from the
community, business and government. The
initial work of this group has been to
shape and facilitate preparation of plans
for the Overtown Area.
In addition public meetings were held
within the Community and the Plan was
reviewed by the newly elected Culmer
Community Development Advisory Board.
The Plan proposes approximately
$70 million Redevelopment program for
the Overtown Area utilizing an extensive
array of federal programs coupled with
private investment. The major recommen-
dations of the plan include:
Extensive rezoning of the area to better
reflect existing land use patterns.
The construction of over 1000 new housing
units and the rehabilitation of 325
units. Special emphasis will be made
on the construction of owner occupied
housing.
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RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING.
DEPARTMENT
PLANNING ADVISORY`
BOARD
•0 Utilization of City of ;Miami Housing
Bond Funds for the acquisition of land
for new housing.
The economic revitalization of local
commercial areas.
Major new redevelopment adjacent to
the New Washington Heights and Culmer
Transit stations.
The construction of anew senior high
school. (Booker T. Washington), a
Neighborhood Social service center,
health facility and the improved
staffing of existing parks.
- Mechanisms for minority participation
within the redevelopment process.
Expanded manpowertraining and
retraining for area residents.
- Street Improvements.
The financing for this Plan is based on
several key actions including: the
utilization of Urban Mass Transportation
Administration Funds for Transit Station
Joint Development, use of city housing
bond funds initially for land acquisition
and possible multi -family rehabilitation,
targeting of federal housing funds within
the Overtown area, aggressive grants-
manship for economic development and
substantial private sector response to
public investment and project initiatives.
APPROVAL
1979 by
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Recommended. Approval-October
6=0 vote.
Transmitted addenda
by a 5-1 vote.
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Mrs.' Grace Rockefeller offered the foliowing motion and moved;`
its adoptions
MEMORANDUM DATED OCTOBER 24, 1979,
STATUS OF OVERTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FROM JIM REID, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING,TO THE MIAMI PLANNING ADVISORY
BOARD, BE TRANSMITTED TO THE CITY
COMMISSION TOGETHER WITH THE OVERTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN STUDY.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Aaron Manes, motion waspassed an
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mmes. Alexander, Rockafellar:
Messrs. Manes, Rosichan, Smit
NAYS: Mrs . Lichtenstein
ABSENT: Messrs. Luaces, Martinez
Mr. Reid: Motion carries 5
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CITY OF MIAM1. FLORIDA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO.
FROM.
Miami Planning Advisory Board
Jim Reidy Director
Planning Department
DATE:
SUBJECT:
October 24 1979
Status of 'O rertaWn Redevelop -
vent Plan
REFERENCESi
ENCLOSURESI
FILE:
The Overtown Redevelopment Plan has been endorsed by the Overtor"m Ad
Hoc Planning Advisory Committee and approved in principle by the
newly elected Cblmer Community Development Task Force.
In addition to minor editorial changes involving goals and objectives(see #6)
the Culver Community Development Task Force made the following specific
recommendations:
All properties previously acquired with Community Development funds,
and others acquired through the other public funds by the City
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of Miami and Dade County, within the RedevelopmentAreaBoard for
presented to the CUlmer Co'i�+munity Development Advisory
its recommendation about era disposition of said properties. In
addition, all properties to he acquired with Community Development
funds by the City of Miami and Dade County must be presented to
the Cu]mer Community Development Advisory Board before acquisi-
tion takes place.
2) Page 71 Delete New Washington Heights Office of Economic Development and
insert Community based organization recaTnlended by Community
Development Advisory Board.
3) Page 76 Delete New Washington Heights and Miami Dade Chamber and insert
Community based organization upon the recommendation of the
Community Development Advisory Board.
4) Page 77 The Overtown Policy Committee shall be established from the Ad
Hoc planning Advisory Committee with said representatives from
business, community and government sectors.
The Policy Committee will be a subcommittee of the Community Devel-
opment Advisory Board.
Before expenditure of funds from Community Development for Overtown,
all Proposals and/or projects would require prior endorsement of
the Community Development Advisory Board to the City Commission
before expenditure.
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Miami Planning Advisory Board
Page 2
October 24, 1979
Delete in all areas in the plan New Washington Heights
and insert a Community based organization recommended
by the Community Development Advisory Board.
5) Page 78. 1. A community based organization, upon the recommendation
of the Community Development Advisory Board should
create a local development corporation to provide business
loans to existing and future minority businessmen.
2.
f
C mm n,ty bs edrCoorporationurecome mendedsbylthe Community
Community based p
Development Advisory Board.
6) Pages
110'-116
Land Disposition Plan will include language which gives
priority in the land disposition process to residents,
property owners, minority business entities and joint
venture in that order, upon the recommendation of the
Community Development Advisory Board.
The goals and objectives (G&O) should go before the
program sections:
a) Goals and Objectives for Land Use and Transportation
should go before page 14.
Goals and Objectives for Community Facilities and
Services should go before page 24.
Goals and Objectives for Housing -should-go.before
page 27.
Goals and Objectives
go` before page 43...
The Planning Department suggests these recommendations be
transmitted to`;the City Commission along with the plan.
for Economic. Development should
Eif of Atiami, I1nrThn
Mayor and City Commission
Attention: Mr. Joseph R. Grassie
City of Miami, Florida
Gentlemen:
The Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting of October 24, 1979,
Item #2, following an advertised Hearing, adopted Resolution No.
PAII 63-79 by a 6 to 0 vote (2 members absent) RECOMMENDING IN PRINCIPLE
The Overtown Community Redevelopment Plan for the area generally bounded
by N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami River, N.W. 7th Avenue, N.W. 3rd Avenue,
Florida East Coast right-of-way, N.W. 5th Avenue, SR-836, N.W. 23rd
Street and N.W. 20th Street, which community Redevelopment Project
includes acquisition and clearance, Rehabilitation, redevelopment,
relocation, economic development, street improvements, upgrading of
community facilities and services, and transit improvements and which
plan is in conformity with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan.
Two objections received in mail; 15 replies in favor by mail.
OVERTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN - RECOMMENDED IN PRINCIPLE
Initiated by: Planning Department
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.
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cc: Law Department
planning Departmen
Tentative
S thcerely,
L,
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Acting Director
Planning and Zoning Boards..
Administration
City Commission date: November 20, 1979.
DVERTDWN
REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN
CITY OF MIAMI - PLANNING DEPT.
OCTOBER 1979
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OVERTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION
Maurice Ferre, Mayor
Theodore R. Gibson, Vice Mayor
J.L.Plummer, Jr.
Rose Gordon
Armando Lacasa
Joseph R. Grassie, City. Manager.
Richard L. Fosmoen, Assistant City Manager
Dena Spillman, Director, Department of Community Development,
THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING ADVISORYiBOARD;;
Cyril Smith, Chairperson
Mary Lichtenstein, Vice Chairperson
Grace Rockafellar
Selma Alexander
Lorenzo L. Luaces
Aaron Manes
Luis Martinez
Richard Rosichan (Alternate)
The Overtown Redevelopment Plan was prepared by the
City of Miami Planning Department
Jim Reid, Director
Joseph W. f1cManus, Assistant Director
Matthew Schwartz, Chief, Advance Planning
Michael Levinson, Economic Planner'.
Lloyd Spooner, Planner
Peirce Eichelberger, Demographics
Al Sanchez, Illustrator
Arlene Weintraub, Planning Intern
Mary Babacheff, Secretary
Emma'Sardina, Secretary
Assistance was provided by the City of Miami Department of Community Development
and Office of Trade and Commerce and Dade County Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
This report was funded in part by the U.S. Department., of Housing and Urban
Development under the City of, Miami Community Development' Program administered
by the Department of Community Development.'
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OVERTOWN AD HOC PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. Moses Florence, Chairperson
Mrs.,N. Poitier
Mr. Tom R. Post
Mrs. Evelyn Freeman
Dr. Sidney Cox
Mrs. Margaret Brown
Mr. Warren Blackman
Mr. Kelsy Dorsett
Ms. Dena Spillman
Mr. Dean Taylor
EX-OFFICIO
Ms. Sylvia King
Mr. Newell Daughtrey
Ms. .Jackie Bell
Mr.'.Reginald".Burton"
Ms. Dana Dorsey Chapman
Mrs. Ann Marie Adker
Rev. Winston Rudolph. Vice Chairperson
Rev. W. Henson
Mr. Charles Cash
Mrs. Lottie Hines,
Mr. Larry Ginsberg
Mr. Jim Reid
Mr. Mel Adams
Secretary
MEMBERS
Mr'. John. Spillman
Mr. Bernard Layne
Mr Charles Johnson
OVERTOWN TECHNICAL' REVIEW COMMITTEE
Mr. Lloyd' Spooner
Ms.':Francina Culmer
Mr. Jim Reid'_
Mr.Don .,kirk
Mr. -Charles Johnson
Mr. 'Reginald Burton.
Ms. ,Nancy Bahn
Ms: 'Jackie Bell
CULMER
Bishop George E. Johnson,
Ms. Laura Bethel
Mr. Benjamin Brown
Mr. Clinton Brown
Ms. Margaret Brown , Secretary,
Mr. Charles Cash , Vice Chairperson
Ms. Dana D. Chapman
Matthew:Schwartz:
Mr. "Tony Crapp
Mr "Ross Lopez
Mr, " 'Newell Daughtrey
Mr. Albert Chandler
Dudley. Cawley
Ms. Lucille Thomas
COMMUNITY" DEVELOPMENT.
ADVISORY BOARD '
Chairperson
Mr. O'Connor Clark
Mr. Sidney Cox
Mr. William Hutchinson J
Mr. William Johnson
Mr. Tom Jordon
Ms. Gloria Perry
Mr. Irby McKnight
Mr. Kelly Pace
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
The. Setting
Framework for Redevelopment
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
A. Land Use Plan
B. Zoning Plan
C. Traffic &.Transportation Plan:
D. Community Facilities & Services
E. ` Housing Plan
F. Economic P1an
G. Acquisition Plan
H. Reuse Plan
I. Relocation.
J. Financing Plan
K. Stag ng Plan
APPENDIX
Currently Active Housing Programs/Resourcess
Economic. Development Programs & Resources
Overtown; History - Dade Historical Survey
(Overtown) Black Archives
Overtown Ad Hoc. Planning Committee -
Goals & Objectives and Strategies.
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I. Introduction
A. Reason for Study
The Overtown Redevelopment plan provides a program for the re-
development of one of the most economically depressed areas within
the City of Miami and Dade County. While there has been a massive`
infusion of public funds since the mid 1960's (estimated at over
$50,000,000) and some inroads made, there still remains a critical
need to economically, socially and physically upgrade this community.
Certain factors including the construction of the Dade County Rapid
Transit System, the emergence of the adjacent .Miami CGD and the re-
cently inaugurated "Historic Overtown Movement" have helped
improve the overall environment for change and have mandated the
need for a full partnership of the public and private sectors in
order to carry out redevelopment efforts in the area.
In order to initiate needed redevelopment activities, it is
necessary to designate this area as a Community Redevelopment Area
under the Provisions of the Florida Community Redevelopment Act of
1969 as amended. This act specifies that in certain blighted areas,
such as Overtown, where prevailing conditions of decay make im=
practical the reclamation of the area by methods of rehabilitation
and/or conservation, the governmental entity may undertake a more
extensive public program including land acquisition for redevelop-
ment.Before any community development project can be planned to be
implemented within the City, a Community Redevelopment Plan must
be adopted for the area by both the City of Miami and Dade County.
In 1976 the City of Miami adopted the Miami Comprehensive Neigh-
borhood Plan 1976-86 (MCNP) which provides the framework for the
overall development of the City of Miami. A Community Redevelopment
Plan focuses on areas of significant neighborhood deterioration
for which a detailed redevelopment program is required. Development
opportunities for this area have been identified within the MCNP.
In 1971, a development plan was adopted by Dade County for the
Central Miami Neighborhood Development Program Area No. 3, which
encompasses the Overtown area. Redevelopment activity has pro-
ceeded based on this document and subsequent amendments.
In 1975, the City of Miami funded the Culmer Park-Overtown Study,
prepared by the University of Miami, which.analyzed conditions
within the community. Information from these studies has been
utilized in the preparation of this report. Recent planning efforts
have focussed on the New Washington Heights Area (bounded by NW 5th
Street,-I-95, I-395 and FEC ROW) and the Dorsey -Wheatley Area
(bounded.by NW 14th Street, NW 20th Street, NW 3rd Avenue and FEC
ROW). A preliminary, redevelopment plan was prepared for the Dorsey-
Wheatly Area and approvedby the community in 1978. While meetings
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were held in the New Washington Heights Area in 1978, and a pre-
liminary concept plan prepared, certain key issues, such as: the
final rapid transit alignment and station locations, and the effect
of the rapidly emerging Government Center on the area, etc., needed
to be ascertained before the planning process could be completed.
Since that time, the transit alignment and station locations have
been established and a market analysis has been completed for the
Overtown Area. (Gladstone Associates. A Market Reconnaissance
and Determination of Development Opportunities for the Overtown
Section of Miami Florida, 1979 ).
In May of 1979, the City of Miami established an Ad Hoc_Planning
Advisory Committee to assist in the preparation of the Overtown
Redevelopment Plan and its implementation. This committee is com-
posed of representatives from the community, business and government.
The initial work of this group has been to shape and facilitate
preparation of plans for the Overtown Area. The plan presented in
this document has been formulated with the active assistance of this
committee. The committee has developed a statement of philosophy
for the Overtown Area, which has been incorporated into the redevel-
opment Objectives of the Overtown Redevelopment Plan (note appendix
for Goals and Objectives) and Strategies.
OVERTOWN AD HOC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Philosophy for Development of the Overtown Area
The Overtown/Culmer Area of Miami has a rich history. It
played a significant part in the development of Miami -
primarily through the advent of the railroad. It is
timely and fitting that redevelopment of Overtown be im-
plemented at this time, and such redevelopment retain
as much as possible a sense of Afro-American tradi-
tion and culture along with mixed residential and com-
mercial development.
We must plan for the orderly development of the entire
area, and all segments of it must be viewed as one to
recreate a sense of community, progress and pride.
Planning for the Overtown Area must be coordinated and
integrated with planning for the surrounding areas in-
cluding the Government Center, the Civic Center, the
Garment Center, Downtown, the New Town in Town and
the Omni -Midtown Area.
The people living in the area today should have the
opportunity to continue to reside there and share in all
aspects of redevelopment efforts. Programs
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should be aimed not only at physical changes, but
should also seek improvements in the job opportunities,
'income levels and business development needs of residents.
New moderate and middle income residents should be
attracted to the area.
Black businesses and community development institutions
should be full participants in the redevelopment pro-
cess. While substantial government investment will be
needed to provide a catalyst for improvements, a key
strategy is to create a climate for private reinvest-
ment in the area.
At the direction of the committee, the area generally between NW 5th
Street, NW 23rd Street, I-95, SR-836, Miami River and FEC ROW has been
designated as Overtown and incorporated within the planning. (See map)
This study area includes adjacent areas that are closely related to
Overtown Community, the Garment Center Expansion Area and the High-
land Park Area. (note Map) Recent planning activity has focussed
on these areas (the Garment Center/Fashion District Redevelopment
Plan, the Culmer Station Area Design and Development Plan, the Civic
Center Secondary Development Area Study). Recommendations from
these plans have been incorporated within the Overtown Redevelopment
Plan as well as proposals for the Downtown Area.
The plan was also reviewed by the Culmer Community Development Ad-
visory Board and the community at a series of public meetings.
Recognizing that the physical, social and: economic improvement
of the Overtown;`community are, all highly interrelated, this plan:
focusses on the phys.icalaspects ofcommunitY renewal. The plan will
provide a unified, action -oriented guide for the revitalization
of the area and Provides :aredevelopment strategy for the next five
years.Full revitalization=of the are will take at least five
additional years.
INTRODUCTION
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II. The Setting
A. Description
The study area boundaries are NW 5th Street on the south; Interstate
I-95, State Road 836 and the Miami River on the <west; NW 23rd Street
and NW 20th Streets on the north; and NW 2nd Avenue and the FEC ROW
on the east.
Description
Beginning at the intersection of the south right-
of-way line of NW 5th Street and the west boun-
dary line of Miami River running north westerly
to the north boundary line of SR 836 (East-West
Expressway); thence running east, along the north
boundary line of SR 836 to the west right-of-way
line of 1-95 to the intersection of the north
right-of-way line of NW 23rd Street; then running
eastward along the north right-of-way line of
NW 23rd Street to the intersection of the east
right-of-way line of NW 2nd Avenue; thence running
southerly along the east right-of-way line of
NW 2nd Avenue to the intersection of the north
right-of-way line of NW 20th Street, then running
east along the north boundary line of NW 20th
Street to the intersection of the eastern boun-
dary line of the FEC railroad; thence running south-
erly along the eastern boundary line of the FEC
Railroad to the intersection of the southern right-
of-way line of NW 5th Street to the point of
beginning.
Relationship to City and Metropolitan Area
Overtown is strategically located within the City of Miami.
It is adjacent to major growth areas including the Miami CBD, Gar-
ment Center, Civic Center and Omni -Midtown (note map 2). Development
proposed or currently under construction includes: the Downtown
Government Center; expansion of the Garment Center, and the New
Town -in -Town, all of which will directly affect development patterns
within the study area. While there has been significant growth
adjacent to the study area, there has been continued neighborhood
deterioration within the area itself.
Excellent regional access via I-95 and SR-836 expressways is avail-
able. The proposed Dade County Rapid Transit System will link the
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posed for the Overtown area, New Washington Heights at NW 7th street
and NW lst Court and Culmer at NW 7th Avenue and llth Street.
Approximately 500,000 people reside within a five mile radius of
the study area.
C. Historical Evolution
liOvertown/Dorsey-Wheatley is one of the oldest
neighborhoods in Miami. In 1890, Miami was
born when Henry Flagler and his railroad re-
quired a place for its black workers to live, but
blacks were not allowed to live within the white
community. The land west of the railroad tracks
was within the City of Miami limits, today known
as Overtown, and was designated for black
employees.
The area grew and developed into a vibrant com-
munity. Blacks eventually became owners of
businesses and, thereby, helped establish a vi-
able economic community. Schools, homes, churches,
and commercial uses were developed. Blacks devel-
oped large economic ventures, such as hotels,
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apartments, theaters, night clubs, and small
neighborhood markets. This created a very strong
•and pulsating community. In the 1920's and 1930's
NW 2nd Avenue was called Avenue G. It was a center
for entertainment, retail stores, and hotels. Dr. W.B.
Sawyer built the first black hotel in the area in
1921. Dunbar High School (later turned into an
elementary school)
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III. Framework for Redevelopment
Existing Conditions 1
The Overtown Community today is characterize
by economic and social deprivation, substandard housing and com-
mercial and residential abandonment; but, a new impetus has been
created for the revitalization of this once viable community. The
construction of the Dade County Rapid Transit System, the resurgence
of downtown Miami, the expansion of adjacent industrial and insti-
tutional concentrations, the completion of on -going Urban Renewal
Projects, street improvements and park projects, the financial
committment of both Dade County and the City of Miami for redevel-
opment and the efforts of the black community have contributed to
an environment that is conducive for the redevelopment of the Over -
town Community.
Historically, most of the study area has been a viable black
neighborhood. It was significantly impacted by the construction of the .
expressway system, massive land clearance for Urban Renewal and the
desegregation which greatly improved housing opportunities and allowed
for greater dispersion ofthe black community. Since 1960 there has
been a' continual exodus of residents from the area. Most signi-
ficantly, there has been the abandonment of the area by the eco-
nomically more mobile segment of the population resulting in the
largest concentration of low income residents within the City.
Since the late 1960's approximately 1,000 units of new publicly
subsidized_ housing has been constructed and another 208 units prog-
ranimed but there are currently over 3800 units of substandard hous-
ing representing over 50% of the remaining 7600 units. Overall hous-
ing deterioration is accelerating and an increasing number of units
are being demolished and abandoned. ' There are currently over 325
abandoned housing units. Local commercial areas have become
severely blighted with approximately 60% of retail structures vacant
and those remaining can generally be classified as marginal operations.
while there has been a slight increase in population in some portions
of the area since 1975 due to the completion of a number of publicly
subsidized housing developments, there has been a dramatic decline
n population in other portions of the community.(Pop.est.-1975 16,600)
The overall economic conditions of the population are declining
relative to that of the City and unemployment and underemployment
are excessive. Unemployment exceeds 30% of the work force (note
Existing Conditions Analysis for more detailed information).
Although there has been a continual infusion of public funds into
the area since the mid 1960's, estimated at over $50,000,000 (Urban
Renewal, Neighborhood Development Programs Community Development Prog-
ram funds) and substantial physical improvements made in certain
Existing Conditions Analysis City of Miami Planning Department
May 1979.
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.... INSTITUTION
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PARKS
fin;;:=:':= METRORA I L
RESIDENTIAL/SUBSIDIZED
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:°' MODERATE
MANN MODERATE TO HZ
DENSITY
City of Miami Planning Dept.
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NW 19 St
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NW 15 St
NW 10 ST.
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areas of the Community, there exists a critical need for a new
intensified approach.
Without a concerted public program aimed at the redevelopment of this
community, it is anticipated that existing trends will continue since
conditions within the physical environment have degenerated to a
level that does not allow private market forces to operate. Due to the
severity of the problems facing this community it is necessary to in-
stitute a comprehensive approach maximizing the utilization of pub-
lic and private sector resources.
B. Goals of the Overtown Plan
Based on analysis and discussions with community residents and the Ad Hoc
Planning Committee the following goals have been established for this
plan (note 'Appendix for list prepared by the Ad Hoc Planning Committee).
Better employment opportunities and upward job mobility
residents.
Provide opportunities for blacks to manage and own businesses.
Maintain existing business and attract new business,
Stress rehabilitation of existing housing
Replace dilapidated housing.
Provide opportunity for residents to continue to live
in Overtown
Promote home ownership and new housing for moderate
income families and encourage an income mix in all housin
Improve the delivery of human services
Emphasize crime prevention and maintain security
in the area
Restore a sense ofcommunity and unify the area
culturally
Promote the orderly use of land
Preserve historic buildings and sites
Provide better transportation links to employmen
and service centers
Strategies for Implementation
Overall strategies proposed to implement the planning
jectves :'include:
Full utilization of federal, stateand local resources.
- Create a climate conducive for private, investment
- Provide a long range policy plan and a 5 year=devel-
opment program.
- Capturelocal dollars for Neighborhood commercial activity.
- Seek, a safe neighborhood designation from the Miami'
Pol ice Department.
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Rehabilitate existing residential and commercial
whenever economically feasible.
Increase the disposable income ofn the Garmentldents Center,fNew Townn.in:
Link 0vertown to opportunities
Town, Civic Center and CBD.
Develop tools to manage the area.
Create linked community amenities and services.
Establish procedures and mechanism for black participation
in management/ownership.
Fix responsibility for program design grantsmanship and
continuing activities to carry out theplan.
Land Use Plan Development
The basis for the proposed Land Use
lPlan
ast 8is0 the
sexisting
nemodifm n
pattern which has evolved over the
a-
tions to the existing pattern have been made in order to meet the
objectives of redevelopment.
There are certain fixed elements in the
existing
pland
and uuse
pattern
which will directly effect the availatt
ons. hese,
in additionto the existing,stablsh the physical
xmodifiedsystem nd the local eireet
system, which can be somewhat
parameters for neighborhood revitalization and redevelopment (note.
map 3)
1 Publicly Subsidized Housing
Since 1965 approximately 1,000 units of new public and
publicly subsidized housing have been constructed within th
0vertown Area.
Sites designated for new housing construction-
200-300 units of new housing have been scheduled for ;.construc-
tion starting in early 1980. All of these units will be for
public and publicly subsidized housing.
Park'System approximately28 acres is currently
An 'extensive park system of
being developed within the and Oersince town area. The throughsystem
the has been
substantially expandedimproved
Neighborhood Development Program, Community Development Program,
and the Parks for People Bond Program
Public Land
Approximately 35 acres of land within the Study. Area is utilized
for public: purposes: included are 3 elementary school site ,the
proposed Booker T. WashingtonSenior High' School site,
ulmer
Center, the Proposed Culmer Neighborhood. Facility, the Miami
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Central Postal Facility and storage facilities operated. by.
Dade County, Department of Housing and Urban Development.
5.Metrorail, Station Areas and Right -of -Way -
The construction of Dade County Rapid Transit system will
have a major impact on the Overtown Community. Two rapid
transit stations will be built within the area - the Culmer
station located at NW 7th Avenue, and llth Street, and the.
New Washington Heights station located at NW 7th Street
and the FEC ROW. Approximately 12 acres of land will be
acquired, for the construction of Metrorail within the
area.
6. Churches -
Throughout the Overtowncommunity there are a number of
major religious institutions which are of major importance.'
to the community.
7. Sites of Historic and Cultural Significance *
The Black Archives is currently working on a project in thee
Overtown area entitled Historic Overtown" which aims at
the retention and rehabilitation of sites of historic,
significance within the Overtown area.
Another important parameter for the formulation of the
land use plan is the availability of vacant and underutiliied
land that is suitable for redevelopment. One ofthe major re-
sources': currently in the Overtown area is the excessive
amount of vacant land which encompasses approximately 70
acres
The development of this land along with the redevelopment
of 20 acres currentlY occupied by dilapidated structures, which
ar in general economically unfeasible to rehabilitate due to
minimum. standards, provide opportunity areas for new devel-
opment without causing major displacement within the community.
The Land use Plan aims at capturing new development opportunities
that will be created, the construction of two transit stations, the
Government Center complex, the expansion of the Garment Center and the
construction of the Culmer Neighborhood Facility.
Note Appendix for list; prepared by the Black
Dade Historic Survey.
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Archives and excerpt from
TABLE 1
Blight Survey
Residential Building Condition
Units in ACondition
Units inyB Condition
Units in t Condition
Units in D Condition.
Units Percentage
2368 -29%
1921 24%
2504 31 %
1240 .:. 16%.
8033 100%
A - Standard
B Minor" repair needed
C- Major repair needed dilapidated
,0 - Deteriorated
Source: City of,Miami - Planning Department
Land Use. Survey 1978
Windshield Survey
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Definitions:"
Survey Code Condition Criteria"
ood-Standard
Fair Plus-
Standard
Fair^ Stan-
dard
Poor-SUb-
standard
No rehabilitation needed.
Minor repairs provide safe,
sanitary and decent housing.
Some cosmetics may be nec-
essary
May require very minor re-
habilitation or minimal code
corrections but basically
meets all minimum code
standards.
Apparently structurally
sound building is deterio-
rated, needs rehabilitation
and appears to be physi-
cally suited for rehabilita-
tion.
Not suitable for rehabili-
tation and dilapidated. May
be unsafe economically and/or
physically not suitable for
rehabilitation. May need to
be demolished or condemned.
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REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN
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III Redevelopment Plan
e Plan
The Land. Use Plan reflects generally the ficurrents ohverall land
dduse
pattern for the study area. Major
in, the allowable intensity of development in order to achieve
new development, consistent with redevelopment and revitalization
objectives. In general residential densities adjacent to the
transit stations have been increased while those in other residen-
tial areas have been decreased. In addition, land uses have been
changed at certain locations to reflect economically more viable
activities or uses more beneficial to the
eoverall cymiunitn-
The ,land uses proposed under this plan are
formance with the Miami Comprehensive Plan 1976-86. The Land
Use categories have been developed in conjunction with the
existing City of Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Any sale or lease of land in the lOveert wnl be Redet ltheent by theCity of Miami and Dade County
andregulations of this plan and the zoning ordinance.
Land Use Categories
a) Local Commercial. Future development in areas so
designated shall be limited to structures appropriate forcommercial use as defined for the C-1 District of the
Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
b) Community Commercial. Future development rn rete for
as
ign
desated shall be -limited to structures app p
commercial use as defined for the C-2 District in the
Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
c) Light Industrial/General Commercial. Future develop-
ment in areas so designated shall be limited to structures
appropriate for commercial and industrial use as defined by
the C-4, C-5, and I-1 Districts in the Miami Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance.
d):,Mixed `Moderate -High Density Residential/Commercial. Future
development in areas so designated shall be limited to struc-
tures appropriate for residential and commercial use as de-
fined by the C-2 District in the Miami Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance. Maximum residential densities will be 72 units
per acre.
e). Mixed.High::Density Residential/Community Commercial. Future
development' in. areas so designated shall be limited to structures
appropriate for residential and commercial use as defined by the.
R-5 and C-2 Districts in the Miami` Comprehensive Ordinance.
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Maximum residential densities will be 96 units p
f) Low Density Residential. Future development in areas
so designated shall be limited to structures appropriate
for residential development as defined by the R-1 Dis-
trict in the Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Maxi-
mum residential densities will be 7 units per acre.
g) Moderate Density Residential. Future development in areas
so designated shall be limited to structures appropriate for
residential development as defined by the R-3 District in the
Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Maximum residential
densities will be 48 units per acre.
h) Moderate -High Density Residential Development. Future devel-
opment in areas so designated shall be limited to structures appropriate
for residential development as defined by the R-5 District in
the Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Maximum and residential
densities will be 96 units per acre.
j) Mixed Office/Residential Development. Future development
in areas so designated shall be limited to structures appropriate
for residential and office development as defined by the R-C District
in the Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Maximum residential
densitites will be 72 units per acre.
k) Parks and Open Space. Future development in areas so desig
nated shallbe limited to park and open space development as
defined by the P-R District in the Miami Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance.
1) Public`Property/Educational. Future development in areas
so designated shall be limited to public use as . defined in
the G-U District in the Miami Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.:;
m) Transit. Future development in areas so designated shall be
limited to uses related to the Dade County Rapid Transit: System.
n) Institutional. Future development in areas so designated
shall be limited to public and semi public uses including
churches and community facilities.
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1=3 LOCAL COMMERCIAL
Gan COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
r- UGHT INDUSTRIAL/GENERAL COMMERCIAL
MIXED MODERATE -HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
L,• MIXED HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL'
= LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
MODERATE -HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
MI HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(77.:1 MIXED OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL
t PARKS d OPEN SPACE
Vila PUBLIC PROPERTY/EDUCATIONAL
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B. Zoning Plan
The zoning plan provides a major mechanism for the implementationnf'
the .Land Use Plan. Zoning categories incorporated within the plan
include:
R
Local Commercial
Community Commercial
General Commercial
Liberal Commercial
Light Industrial
Park and Recreation
G U . Governmental Use
R - 1 One -Family Dwelling
R - 2 Two -Family Dwelling
R - 3 Low Density Multi -Family
R - 4 Medium Density Multi -Family;
R - 5 High Density Multi -Family
The following zoni•
ng changes are proposed to implement the Land. Use plan
and facilitate the orderly redevelopment of Overtown. (see pro-
Posed- zoning changes map).
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14
15
16
17•
18
19
'20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
TABLE 2
Proposed Zoning Changes
Recommended by Overtown AD HOC Planning Committee
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C. Traffic and Transportation Plan
The following transportation, circulation and parking recommenda-
tions are aimed at improving conditions throughout the study area
and will augment the proposed land use plan. The construction of
the Dade County Rapid Transit System will have a substantial im-
pact on the Overtown community by greatly improving accessibility
of area residents and creating new opportunities for economic
development in conjunction with the two (2) stations planned
for the area.
1. - Upgrade Street System Areawide
a. Rebuild the following local streets:
1. NW 2nd Court between NW 17th and 20th Streets
2. NW 2nd Avenue between NW 17th and 20th Streets
3. NW 4th Avenue between NW 5th St. and NW llth Street
4. NW 21st Street between NW 2nd and 3rd Avenues
6. NW1 22nd Street between NW 2nd Avenue and NW 5th Avenue
6. NW 21st Terrace between NW 5th Avenue and 1-95.
7. NW 22nd Street between NW 5th and 6th Avenues
8. NW 22nd Lane between NW 2nd and 5th Avenues
9. Minor street repair throughout area.
. Rebuild the following arterial.
1. NW 3rd Avenue between
NW 8th and 22nd Streets
171Proye street system adjacent to Transit Stations.
1. Culmer Station (NW 7th Avenue and llth Street).
a. Close 12th and 13th Streets at 7th Avenue to
prevent station access traffic from enter-
ing local residential area and to discourage
school related traffic from short -cutting
through area.,
' . Closei'7thi
..,C:ourtnorth
0-f_,
station
',. wit.h,
potential, vacation of right-of-wayt)'4iifIvredeve160
ment tract.
Close 7th Court between 191:and'h,Sr!!s:.:—tz
unifyshopp.ig:Paza site11d :10c( to west,
once public al:isitop begins.
Provide new street connection
3:1;61Pll,72.,2
andlth Streetoad to facilit6a
cir-
culation.
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Make llth Street two Way -traffic flow after
redevelopmentsouth of station occurs to improve.
station access.
• Revise signal at 11th Street at 7th Avenue to.
improve pedestrian cross.hg anal traffic•;turn
ing movements.
ew .Washington Heights Station �N�J 6th Street and NW<"lst Cou�^tj`.
. .Enhance. pedestrian access to the,. tation.
t
NW is t Court adjacent
. o the western boundary of the site.;`
bewidened for..left;turns pinto°the. station:
▪ Provide a new traffic signal at NW lst Court.and'NW.
8th Street.
▪ Improve the pedestrian environment.
a. Landscape where feasible slocal .streets presently'
not landscaped.
b. The area under the ;rapid transit system guideway
should be heavily landscaped to enhance :the
streetscape and create a; continuous pedestrian
environment.
• Provide Improved Public Transportation.
a. Upgrade bus service to major employment centers
prior to the.. completion of the Dade County
Rapid Transit, system.
An improved intra-neighborhood transportation
system should be developed linking major neigh-
borhood facilities and adjacent commercial and
institutional activities. Frequent and low cost
service should be provided. Funding for this
project should be considered under the Para Transit
Integration Demonstration Project of the Urban
Mass Transportation Administration.
Integrate the existing jitney service with the
Dade County Rapid Transit System by providing
space at the New Washington Heights and Culmer
Transit Station for jitney stops.
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Expand Public Parking Facilities.
a. Develop off-street parking facilities along. the .guide
way at locations where additional off-street parking
is needed.
1. NW 7th Avenue and llth Street adjacent to the Culmer
Station.
2. NW 3rd Avenue and llth Street adjacent to the 3rd
AVenue commercial district
3� Adjacent to the New Washington Heights Transit
Station - NW 8th - 10th Streets.
• Acquire and develop public off-street parking facilities
within the residential areas as demand arises.
• Acquire and develop public off-street parking facilities
within commercial areas as demand arises.
1. NW 2nd Avenue between 9th and loth Streets.
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REBUILT LOCAL STREETS
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D. Community Facilities and Services Plan
The provision of adequate community facilities and services ,is.essentia'
in order to complement redevelopment activities proposed for the
area and help to reestablish a sense of community. At the present
time there is a significant variation' in their availability and quality.
The 'following proposals will enhance the proposed Lard Use Plan:
1. Provide increased Open Space.
a. Create a landscaped buffer along NW 22nd Street,
NW 21st Terrace and NW 3rd Avenue from NW 20th and
22nd Street, between the proposed industrial activity
and existing residential development. Development of
this should be undertaken as part of the implementation
of the Garment Center/Fashion District Redevelopment.
b • Substantially landscape, maintain the area under the
Metrorail guideway and adjacent ROW.
c • New residentialand commercial, development will include
adequate open space, based on requirements of the Miami
ComprehensiveZoning Ordinance.
d . Develop and maintain under expressway properties a study
should be undertaken to determine optimum utilization.
e. Acquire a site at NW 8th Road near NW llth Street
along the Seybold Canal to develop a mini park:
f. Develop a mini park at NW llth Street and 8th Road on
property to be acquired for Transit ROW.
9, Adequately staff and maintain existing park
and recreational facilities.
Expand educational facilities.,
a. Construct a new senior high school at theFBooker T
Washington site:` Curriculum at the school should be
geared to meet the distinct educational needs of the
residents of Overt9Wfl
b. Encourage the Board of Public Instruction'' to retain.,
the operation of Douglas, Dunbar and Phyllis Wheatley
elementary Schools.
c. Establish a job training facility within the Garment Center;
Fashion District Expansion. Area for training for the ap-
parel industry.
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d. Encourage full utilization of the new vocational training" ._
facility to; be constructed at the West Dunbar School Site
(NW 7th Avenue and 20th Street).
Upgrade the social service delivery system.
a. Completion of the Culmer Neighborhood Facility .
b Expand day care facilities. Consideration should be given
tothe utilization of the Culmer Center (NW5th Avenue
and loth "Street) as a da.y care center once the neighborhood
facility is completed.
c. Upgrade health care facilities and develop an outreach
clinicin conjunction with Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Upgrade the quality of public services provided to the residents`
of Overtown.
a The Interim
'Assistanceprogram should con tinue to supple.
ment and coordinate the delivey of"City of„Miami "Public ;ser
vices. (Sanitation, Code Compliance etc.)..
b. Expand crime prevention activities.
1 consideration should be given toincreased
police patrol of the area.
2. continuation of the Crime Prevention Prog-
ram presently administered by the Interim
Assistance Program.
i." Strengthen Black Cultural Identity.._.
a. Preserve Historic Structures when economically feasible
and officially recognized.
1. Assist the Black Archives in thecreation of
an "Historic OvertoWn District".
a. Restore the D-A Dorsey Homesite through
the Community Development Program
b. Provide rehabilitation assistance for
commercial and residential structures
of; historic significance
c. Signing of historic structures.
b. Encourage the establishment of black oriented restaurants' an
entertainment facilities.
c. Continuationof the Cultural Arts program presently
funded by the City of Miami Office of. Community
Development.
d
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LANDSCAPE BUFFER
LANDSCAPE UNDER METRORAIL
RIO.W#
INTERIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ACTIVITY
DEVELOP UNDER EXPRESSWAY
PROPERTIES
* NEW MINI PARK
//// EXISTING AND PROPOSED SCHOOLS
QI NEIGHBORHOODFACILITY
■ CULMER CENTER.
}•; EXISTING PARKS
HISTORIC OVERTOWN
CEMOVOMCLDNOTY
BEERVOQES
CITY OF MIAIM I PLANNING OEPAPTMENT
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E. Housing Plan
The development of Overtown as a viable urban community byproviding',.'.
decent housing principally for lowand moderate income families, is
a major objective of the Overtown Redevelopment Program.
Presently, greater than 50% of the area's" housing stock is sub -standard.
Abandonment has claimed no less than 325 dwelling units within this'.
condition category. Disinvestment, subsequent deterioration and
ultimate abandonment is a process that is rapidly escalating through-
out Overtown, most intensively in the area east of I-95.
Housing Strategies
Four neighborhood -level, comprehensive housing strate-
gies have been developed for the Overtown area - Neigh
bor.hood Preservation; Neighborhood Revitalization; Neigh-
borhood Rehabilitiation, and: Neighborhood Redevelopment.
Each strategy is designed to address one of the four
basic stages of structural decay believed to generally
characterize the housing stock of the various neighbor-
hoods. Respective to the treatment programs, these
stages of deterioration are identified as: standard; minor
repairs; major repairs; irreversible deterioration.
The foliowing is an outline of the four housingstrategies, including.;
a brief statement of the plan, the proposed treatments' and the re
sources identified to finance and implement each strategy.
1.
Neighborhood Preservation'
Policy
Preserve the standard' quality of residential neigh
borhoods through Preventative measures as they relate
to housing investment.
B'. Treatment
Code Enforcement
2. Local "Monitoring of fortgaue and Home
Improvement Lending Institutions
3. Ensure appropriation for adequate public
housing operating and maintenance ex-
penditures.
4 Provision of adequate public services.
5.` Resources for preserving existing"
housit g stock'
e Appendix table for detailed program descriptions.`
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Legend
1) Neighborhood
2) Neighborhood.'
3) Neighborhood
4) Neighborhood
Preservation
Revitalization
Rehabilitation.
Redevelopment
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NW 20 St
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Treatment' (continued)`
5. a Sec. 8 Existing
b) Conventional Financing
c)-Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
d) Interim Assistance
e) 'Homeownership Assistance Loan
Program
f) Sec. 312 (refinancing emphasis).
Neighborhood Revitalization
A. Policy
Reverse neighborhood decline. Inorder to halt decline,
property rehabilitation is promoted. Private market.
redevelopment can.occur inthese areas.
B. Treatment
1. Code Enforcement`
2. Adequate maintenance of existing. Public
Housing.
3.Local monitoring of Mortgage and Home
Improvement Lending Institutions
4. Public Improvements
5. Resource for upgrading the Housing Stock
a) Sec. 8 Moderate Rehabilitation
b) Sec. 312 Multi -family housing
Rehabilitation
c) ;Conventional loans guaranteed:by
City (using CDBG)
d) CDBG
e) Sec. 8 Existing,
f) Interim Assistance
g); CSA-Community'Development Corporation
(CDC) .,
Neighborhood Rehabilitation
A. Polic
The restoration to good condition of deteriorated
neighborhoods, employing substantial rehabilitation
plus infill construction where irreversibly deteriorates
structural conditions prevail.
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• Treatment
l . Code Enforcement
2Local, monitoring of. Mortgage and Hone, Improve
meet Lending Institutions
3. Public -Improvements
4. Rehabilitation resources:
a) Sec. 8 Substantial Rehabilitation
b) Sec. 312
c) CDBG
d) Sec. 108
f) 221(b) (d) (4)
g) Conventional Financing
h) CSA-CDC
5. In -fill construction: resources:
a) Sec. 8 New Construction
b) UMTA (in transitstation areas)
d) 1lc(b)35
e) 221 (d), (4)
f) Conventional Financing
g) Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG)
h) CSA-CDC
. Neighborhood Redevelopment
A. Policy
Existing situations: are no longer viable - large scale
clearanceis warranted if area is to become viable,, again.;
B. Treatment
Eminent; Domain
Land . write -down
• Relocation Assistance
• Local monitoring of Mortgage and Home
Lending' Institutions,
• Housing redevelopment resources:
a) CDBG (land acquisition),
b) Sec. 108(extensive land acquisition
c) UMTA (in transit station areas).
d) Sec. 8 New Construction
e) 221 (d) (4)
f) 11 b
g) Conventional
h) UDAG
i), Sec. 235
j) Homeownership Loan Program
Financing
Improvement.
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Housing Projects
Due to the extensive needs of. the Overtown area a number of
residential renewal projects have been defined and proposed
for implementation over the next five years. The concen-
tration of available housing resources is necessary due to the
extensive needs of the area. Two areawide programs are also
recommended. These two programs, Neighborhood Interim As-
sistance and'Removal of Abandoned Structures are discussed
on Page 42.
Tax Increment Financing
The Florida Community. Redevelopment Act of 1969 as amended in 1976,
provides for financing redevelopment through tax increments. It
works the following way:
1`. When a redevelopment plan is adopted,: the existing total
value of all the taxable property in the project area' is
determined by the local tax -assessing officer:.
Once this baseline is established, all future property tax
revenues above the base which are generated by the redevelop-
ment and which would be collected by all taxing bodies
having jurisdiction in the project area are assigned to
the redevelopment agency.
. The redevelopment agency then uses these funds to directly.
finance public improvements in the area, or to repay bonds
or other indebtedness incurred to finance the public
investment.
This mechanism works best when sharp increases`; in the tax
rate are expected to occur after public investment. It could be
usedeffectively in Overtown around the two transit stations if
Federal funds are not forthcoming.
Depository Policy
A City policy should be developed on depositing city funds
Banks and Savings and Loan Associations which are active lenders
in the Overtown Area.
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OVERTOWN REHABILITATION
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C=1 Proposed for acquisition
pqrseY -WheatleY RedeveloPment
Continuation of the redevelopment of the Dorsey -Wheatley Area north
of NW 17th Street (area bounded by NW 2 CourtVW 2nd Place, NW l7th
Street and NW 20th Street). Project will complement program currently
underway within the area which includes the construction of 87 new
housing units. The project entails the acquisition of 2.14 acres of
land for residential reuse. The seven sites proposed for acquisi-
tion are currently occupied by 39 blighted residential units and 1
business. Reuse of the property is proposed for residential and open
space uses. It is estimated that 21 housing low density units can
be constructed on the acquired sites. Redevelopment would be for
owner occupied housing constructed under the Federal 235 program
or a local second mortgage program. Acquisiton cost is estimated
at $606,000. Complementing the new construction, will be the focussing
of 312 and Section 8 multi -family rehabilitation loans within the area.
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PROPOSED FOR ACQUISITION
METRORAIL ALIGNMENT
DIXIE PARK
This project entails theacquisition of a 1.6 acre site directly
east of Dixie Park (area bounded by approximately NW 12th Street,
NW 13th Street, NW2nd.Avenue and NW 3rd Avenue). This project will
complement the reconstruction of Dixie Park currently underway
and the proposed commercial revitalization project for NW 3rd
Avenue. The site is now occupied by 19 blighted housing units and
1 business. Acquisition cost is estimated at $330,000. Redevel-
opment would be for owner occupied housing constructed under the
Federal 235`program of a local second mortgage program. It is
estimated the 16 low density housing units can be constructed at
this location. Alternative reuse of this parcel would be for
elderly housing.
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31C-OVERTOWN REHABILITATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
METRORAIL ALIGNMENT
METRORAIL ALIGNMENT - SCHEDULED ACQUISITION
POTENTIAL REHABILITATION
PUBLICLY OWNED LAND
lig.. POTENTIAL ACQUISITION FOR REDEVELOPMENT
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cp NO TREATMENT PROPOSED PRESENTLY
II.U1 POTENTIAL DEMOLITION
Overtown Rehabilitation Demonstration project
The section of Overtown bounded on the north by NW llth
Street, the east by the FEC Railroad right -of -waY, the south
by NW 8th Street, and the west by 1-95 is proposed for
the implementation of a comprehensive revitalization prog-
ram. The proposed program will seek to ameliorate the
physical, economic, and social problems which the area is
experiencing through a staged program of structural and en-
vironmental code enforcement, intensified municipal service
delivery, residential and commercial rehabilitation, new
housing development and economic assistance.
One of the major aspects of the program will involve the
"recycling" of the areas's existing housing resources.
The rehabilitation strategy for the demonstration program
area must include rehab financing tools to assist build-
ing owners in the improvement of their property. It is
recommended that the following rehab assistance programs
be utilized for the area; Section 312 Multi -family Rehabil-
itation Loans, Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program.
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The City of Miami should target available Section 312 Multi=family.`
loan funds and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation units 'for .use in
the demonstration area, as necessary. Additionally, the City
should make application for a special reservation of Section 8 Sub-
stantial Rehabilitation units.
To provide a high degree of leadership for the rehabilitation prog-
ram, the City should consider the acquisition of an available multi-
family structure in the demonstration program area and rehabilitate
it, using the rehab demonstration funds setaside in the FY79 CDBG
budget, in order to encourage reinvestment. (The rehabilitated
structure could be used as a temporary relocation resource, and
managed by the City, could, provide the basis for the implementation
of a multi -family housing management training program.
The development of additional housing resources is an important
component of the program. The Section 8 New Construction Program
with rental subsidies similar to the Section 8 Substantial Re-
habilitation Program could be employed in the development of
new housing in the area, as could the 235 program on an infill basis.
The objective of this program over the next five years is to
rehabilitate 250 housing units of the 725 units in the area.
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PROPOSED FOR ACQUISITION
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Culmer Park Rehabilitation
This project entails the acquisition of blighted and: vacant properties
within the, area bounded by approximately NW 7th Street, NW loth
Street, NW 6th Avenue and-I-95. It will complement the Culmer Park
Housing and the proposed 120 units of 235 housing to be located on
NW 5th Street between NW 4th and 5th Avenues. The six acres proposed
for acquisitionare now occupied by 33 housing units and 2 businesses.
Reuse of the property is proposed for 75 scattered site public housing
units. Acquisition cost is estimated at $1,465,000 from City bond
funds. The new construction will be complemented by rehabilitation
loans for 30 improved units.
This Project requires Federal agreement to shift the location o
funded public housing units.
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NEW WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
STATION AREA REDEVELOPMENT
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PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
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SELECTIVE REDEVELOPMENT AND -REHAB;..
New Washington Heights Station Area Redevelopment
This project. entails the, major acquisition and clearance
of the four blocks West ,of the New Washington Heights Transit
Station and'the development: of the block; directly_' to the
north'. The area is" irregularly, bounded by NW 6th Streets
NW,_9th Street, NW 8th_ Street, NW lst Court, NW'3rd
Avenue and NW 2nd Avenue.
The intent of this project is the development of new resi`-
'dential and commercial facilities that will act as an eco-
nomic stimulus for the overall redevclopinent.Of the Over
town community. The ability of the`Overtown area to cap
ture economic benefit from the New Washington Heights
Transit Station and the Downtown Government Center will be
greatly affected by the type of development that will be
undertaken in this area.
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The area is currently characterized by blighted residential
structures, marginal retail facilities and an excessive
, amount of vacant and unproductive land.
The project entails the acquisition of 12 acres of land,
occupied by 260 housing units and 10 businesses. Reuse
of the property is proposed for 670 new housing units,
200,000 square feet of office space and 60,000 square feet
of retail and a 150 room hotel, rehabilitation of existing.'.
commercial structures on the east side of NW 2nd Avenue
!between NW 8th and 9th Streets, the selective redevelop-
ment of the block located between NW 8th, NW9th NW 2nd
and NW 3rd Avenues. The preservation of the five sites;
of historic significance: DA Dorsey House, Rockland
Palace Bar - Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, the Garver Hotel
and the Lyric Theatre are also incIuded within this project proposal.
Estimatedland acquisition and relocation cost is approx-
imately $6,000,000. An important element of this project
will be the establishment of mechanisms that will allow
local Property owners to participate in the redevelopment
program. The establishment of Local Development Corpora-
tion will provide a mechanismfor their involvement.
Implementation of this project is dependent on the utiliza-
tion uf. Urban Mass Transit Joint Development Funds for
land acquisition and infrastructure improvements. Assistance
for new housing proposed for,. the area could be provided
by the Oec ian 8 and 202 pragrarris, Urban Development; (Action
Grant etc. Commercial development can be assisted. through
EDA and an Urban Development Action Grant.
An illustrative development plan for the site follows.;
Another option which provides for quadraplexes or stacked,
townhouses on sites D and E is also being explored.
This option would reduce a number of dwelling units to bi
accommodated on the two sites to 300
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rehabilitation
9 th street
re structure of historic significance
a —selective redevelopment
b —. retail rehabilitation __10,000 sr
c ._.housing — ..._...60 du
d housing ..... . .'150 du
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overtown illustrative development plan
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-CULMER STATION AREA REDEVELOPMENT ,
Culmer Station Area Redevelopment
A. This project entails the acquisition of a 3.7 acre site ac-
ross from the Culmer Transit Station. The site is bounded
by NW llth Street, NW 8th Road, NW 10th Street, and NW
7th Avenue. Part of the site was occupied by the Highland
Park Elementary School which was recently demolished. The
remainder of the site is occupied by 10 blighted housing
units, 3 businesses and a church. Land and site improvements
costs are estimated at $1,031,000. Proposed reuse of the site
will be for mixed-residential/convenience commercial activity.
It is estimated that 138 units of Section 8 and/or Section
235 housing could be developed at this location.
B. This project entails the assembly through public acquisi-
tion of approximately 4 acres of land. The site lies directly
north of the Culmer Station and is bounded by approximately
NW llth Street Road, NW 7th Avenue, and NW 12th Street.
The site is now occupied by 10 blighted housing units and 5
businesses. Reuse of the area could be for market rate hous-
ing at a moderate -high density and for commercial along NW
7th Avenue. An estimated 196 units could be developed
at this location.
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VIII. Neighborhood
IX.
The Interim Assistance Program should be utilized in areas not tar-
geted for concentrated action during the next five years. Activities
should focus on safety andcode enforcement, minor repairs and main-
tenance. The program should also entail a public information prog-
ram aimed at providing residents of Overtown with information concern-
ing available standard housing within the Community, and property
owners with available rehabilitation resources (coordinated
with theCity of Miami Department of Community Development Housing
Division).
Removal of Abandoned Structures
The removal of abandoned and substandard structures is an essential
element of the redevelopment program and is necessary in order to
create an environment more conducive for private reinvestment.
There are currently 208 structures of demolition criteria`. within
the Overtown area, estimated cost of removal is $740,000; and ap-
proximately 50% of the structures are vacant.
While the City of Miami operates a demolition program funded by
the Community Development Block Grant Program there is insufficient
funds available to meet the demand since repayment is not due until
the property is resold. It is recommended that a $150,000 Community
Development allocation be made to establish a revolving loan prog-
ram specifically for the area and designated for vacant structures.
The City will also be working with both Dade County and the Dade
State Attorney to develop additional means to expedite the removal
of these structures.
In addition, a Demolition Grant Program should be established for
property owners who wish to demolish substandard structures and re-
develop their property consistent with the Redevelopment Plan.
Grants would be contingent upon the issuance of a building permit
and a potential source of funding may be the Community Development
Program. This program could be funded from the $150,000 allocation
suggested above.
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Economic Development Plan
The economic rehabilitation and redevelopment of the Overtown Com-
munity is a major component of the overall redevelopment program.
Employment training and retraining is essential in an area where
unemployment exceeds over 30% of the work force. Business devel-
opment assistancefor existing commercial areas is needed.
An estimated 60%-70% of the community's sales potential is being
realized outside of its confines, especially spending for necessities
such as groceries, drugs, apparel.
The exodus of sales dollars has manifested itself in a retail-
commercial vacancy rate of at least 40% throughout Overtown. In-
spection of the .once :viable commercial strips of NW 2nd Avenue
and NW 3rd Avenue reveals that they are on the verge of utter
economic collapse.
The comprehensive economic program recommends six (6) treatment
programs, each of which addresses the problems and opportunities of
6'particular commercial and/or industrial districts within Overtown,
the continuation of a local Office of Economic Development and an
intensilication of manpower training activities.
Economic
1.
Development Program
Commercial and Residential Redevelopment
A. Objective
These designated areasexhibit significant potential
for both new housing and commercial development due
to the property's close proximity to the Government
Center and New Washington Heights Rapid Transit Station.
Also the need to' replace housing units razed for re-
development pusposes may, in part, be met through
high density residnetial construction which conforms to
expected land uses for this site. Subsidized rental
housing is presently the major alternative for high
density development.
B. Treatment: For Respective Treatments
1. See Housing Redevelopment
2 See Commercial Redevelopment
C. Resources:
1.
See Housing Redevelopment
See Commercial Redevelopment
1-COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
REDEVELOPMENT
2-COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT(LOCAL
AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
3-INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT(GAR-
MENT CENTER/FASHION DISTR CT)
4-COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION
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PRESERVATI ON
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2. Commercial Redevelopment (Local and General Commercial
A. Objective
Create a strategy intended to foster economic growth in targeted
commercial areas where existing conditions are no longer viable
and appropriate rehabilitation is neither economically feasible
and/or physically possible. Clearance and, subsequent, new
commercial construction is warranted if the land is to gain become
productive. Encouragement of a blend of small businesspersons
including those able to obtain financing on their own and those
socially and/or economically disadvantaged in need of financial
assistance.
Treatment
1. Acquisition and assembly of parcels for development via
eminent domain.
2. Land write -downs (where necessary) to attract private devel-
opers to enter the market. Enter into joint development construction projects where land
write -downs are notsufficient incentive or where additional
construction may improve upon the social and economic benefits
derived from the given project.
Provide appropriate infrastructure
ructure to
enhance financing
ethenaatrac-
tivenessof the area while to Provide maximum
consumer
convenience.
. Assist promising merchants in obtaining equity where
necessary.
i. Assist promising merchantsin securing financing for fixed
assets, and/orworking capital especially in cases where
conventionalfinancing has beenrefused.
7. such servi •
Provide businesscestechnical assistance to merchants desiring.
. Asistain establishment of a merchants association encour-
agingii businesspersonstllearea to par
Resources For Respectiveo8T;reatmeihnttshe Pate.
HUD - CDBG, Sec. 1
1. UMTA - Sec. 3;
2. Capable under all the above (#1.) programs.
3. HUD - UDAG, Sec. 108;
SBA - 502 Program; Surety Bonds (minority construction);
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4. HUD -CDBG; UDAG; Sec. 108;
EDA -Titles I, IX, LPW;
UMTA - Sec. 3;
SBA -(ME) SBIC;
HUD -CDBG;
EDA -Title IX;
CSA -I-D; •
SBA -EOL, 502, (ME) SBIC;
HUD:-CDBG, UDAG;
EDA -Title IX, II;
CSA I-D.
SBA -(ME) SBIC
HUD -CDBG
EDA -Title IX
CSA -I-D;
OMBE;
Dade County Commercial Revitalization
SBA -(ME) SBIC;
HUD -CDBG;
EDA -Title IX, 302;
CSA -1-D
Industrial Redevelopment (Garment cents... r/Fashion District)
The .fas.hion- apparel industry is Dade C?unty' .2.srtespirnegsleen'tinsdustrfiarl
employer. The Garment Center/Fashion.asistiarir one of
A. Objective,
the largest concentrations of industrial employment resources o
low-income and minority residents of the City.
A strategy has been developed to prevent the exodus of existing firms
due to their inability to acquire sufficient land for expansion purpose
at reasonable prices. Furtherrnore, parcels of appropriate size will be
available for the development of new, conforming businesses.
. Treatment:
I. Expansion of the Garment Center via acquisition and
disposition of. land presently occupied by 280 occupant housing
units (97% sub -standard) and 9 marginal business
establishments.
. Relocate existing residents and businesses.
Improve transportation, circulation and parking in and around
the Garment Center.
Establish a vocational training center which addresses itself to
the labor demands of the Garment Center, and the needs of
nearby residents.
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C.
5. Reduce the level of crime within the area.
Resources for Respective Treatment:
HUD - CDBG (City and Dade County);
HUD - CDBG (Dade County);
EDA - Title IX, City of Miami Highway Improvement Bond
Funds, City of Miarni Parking Reverilie Bond.
CETA
• HUD - CDBG.
• State of Florida Vocational Training administered through
the Board of Public Construction (Dade County).
4. Commercial Rehabilitation Program
Objective
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Develop a comprehensive and concentrated business development
strategy that will:
promote retail development which provides business opportunities
for minorities and therel:ty offers a variety of goods and services
at affordable prices;
. create a climate in which ongoing reinvestment and improvement
take place.
Since many of the commercial units to be treated are in residential buildings,
actually "Store Fronts" this program must operate in conjunction with the
appropriate housing programs.
B. Treatment
I. •Formulate a merchants association.
2. Assist in securing of loans and loan guarantees for merchants
interested in exterior- and interior rehabilitation.
Provide business technical assistance (merchandising, sales
promotion, operations, fiscal control) to merchants.
F:'rovide equity financing to promising merchants willing to locate
within this area.
Assist merchants in securing loan financing for working capital
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6. Provide the necessary public improvements so that the 'area
becomes safe, attractive and convenient to customers.
., Resources. For Respective Treatments
SBA - (ME) SBIC
HUD - CDBG
EDA - Title IX, 302;
CSA -
SBA - 7(a), EOL, 502 loans, (ME) SBIC;
HUD CDBG, UDAG, Sec. 312;
EDA Title IX;
CDA I-D.
Dade County Commercial Revitalization & Rehab. Programs
▪ SBA (ME) SBIC;
HUD CDBG;,
EDA - Title IX;
CSA
OMBE;
Dade County - Commercial Revitalization
▪ SBA (ME) SBIC;
HUD CDBG;
EDA Title IX;
CSA I-D.
SBA EOL, (ME) SBIC
HUD CDBG;
EDA - Title IX;
CSA - I-D.
HUD - CDBG, UDAG, Sec. 108;
EDA Titles 1, IX, LPW;
UMT Sec. 3.
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5. Industrial and Commercial Preservation Program
A. Objective
Preclude the outmigration of existing industries and commercial
establishments and, encourage new light industrial activities to locate
in these areas. It follows that the economic base of the community,
measured by employment, will strengthen. Expansion of job
opportunities for local residents implies an increase in the area's
disposable income which in turn, provides support to the other
commercial and residential program activities within Overtown.
Treatment:
Conduct a business retention/expansion survey to become - •
aware ofthe problems and opportunities associated with firms
in these industrial areas.
Market aggressively the two prime
me sites for small light
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dustrial development,
, located on NW 6th PI. between N.
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7th St - I9th St. (30,000 sq.ft.) and Miami Ct. between N.W.
18th St.-I9th St. (45,000 sq. ft.)
• Purchase and ?sembwiedeveloPment sites for disposition,
offering land wr e-dons,where necessary.
4. Encourage owners, tenants to partake in the County's
Commercial Revitalization Program of facade treatment if
necessary.
Assist firms in obtaining long term financing for fixed assets.
Provide the necessary public mprovements to sustain the
industrial and commercial interest in these areas.
resources for Respective Treatments
HUD - CDBG
EDA - 302.
• EDA - 302, Title V;
HUD -CDBG.
. HUD -CDBG, Sec. 108;
EDA -Title IX.
Dade County - Revitalization and Rehab Prograins.
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6. Industrial and Commercial Rehabilitation/Redevelopment.
A. Objective:
Preclude the out -migration of existing industries and
commercial establishment and encourage new light industrial
and other commercial activities to locate in these areas.
It follows that the economic base of the community,
measured by employment, will strengthen. Expansion of
job opportunities for local residents implies an increase
in the area's disposable income which, in turn, provides ..
support to the other Commercial and Residential program
activities within Overtown.
B. Treatment:
1) Conduct a business retention/expansion survey to
become aware of the problems and opportunities
associated with firms in these industrial areas.
Market aggressively the two prime sites for small
light industrial development, located on N.W. 6th
P1. between N.W.17th St. - 19th St. (30,000 sq. ft).
3) Purchase arid assemble development sites for dis-
position, offering land write -downs, were necessary.
) Encourage owners, tenants to partake in the County's
Commercial Revitalization program if, facade treat
m
ent is necessary.
Assist firms in obtaining long term financing for
fixed assets.
) Provide the necessary public improvemen.ts- to_
sustain the industrial and commercial interest
these areas.
C. Resources for Restoective Treatmen
1) HU - CDBG
EDA - 302
2)
EDA - 302, Title IX
HUD - CDBG
) HUD - CDBG, Sec. 109
EDA'- Title IX
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Dade County- Revitalization and
Rehab Program
SBA - 502, 7 (a)
EDA - Title II. Hud - UDAG
Conventional Financing
HUD - CDBG, UDAG, Sec. 108
EDA - Titles I, II, IX
Local Economic Development Services
New Washington Heights and/or a designated community based or-
ganizatiOfl should coordinate economic development activities
within the area. This Agency should have the technical
resources to assist in conducting surveys and feasibility:
studies; organizing training programs for area businessmen;
seeking funding/bonding resources, and in general being
designated as the Local Development Corporation (LDC) for
the area.
Manpower Training and Development
The overriding need of the,0vertown Community;is job training
and retraining and it is recomrnended that a more comprehensive
approach be developed with the full utilization of the CETA
Program, skill and on -the -job -training, and the use of the
private Sector Initiative Program and Incentives.
).
Establish a Manpower Training Center,
This office will offer recruiting, intake (through the Manpower
Centers), and counseling as preliminary services in referral
to'tr.aining programs. We anticipate placing participants in
the (County wide) system for allocation of training slots in
training institutions, such as Dorsey Skills Center, Miami
Skill Center, Miami Lakes Technical Center and Lindsey Hopkins.
There will be close coordination with C.A.A. (Community Action
Agency), for social services, which the agency may provide to
program participants, Manchild Daycare Program for free daycare
and the City of Miami Medical Clinic for medical examinations
and medical follow-ups. The tools and lines of communication
have been established for many of these services and are
currently in existence. ;The manpower office will work closely
with Dade County 0ff1ce of Transportation Administration to pro-
mote hiring of':0vertown residents during the construction of
transit and for operational positions.
of the program are divided into five (5
The major: functions
specific areas:
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PARTICIPANTS PROCESSING
Outreach/recruitment-Staff counselors will attend community
meetings, church gatherings, club meetings, youth groups,
labor forums, attend related workshops, and use the news
media to reach potential program applicants if needed.
INTAKE
(This process is done by the Manpower Centers). Determine.
initial DOL/CETA eligibility, formal enrollment, set up
case files,: make preliminary referrals to appropriate
service: routes, make referrals to other agencies and
services.
COUNSELING:
To provide individual counseling and guidance, to select'`
participants for training programs, treat participants'.
Problems, drop outs, non -Performers, absentees and behavior
problems.
SUPPORTIVE SERVICE
Stipends for assessment and orientation participants, medical
examination, .:chld care. services, and stipends; for trainees .
in training slots.
JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT
Make field visits to prospective employers, develo
house reservoir of jobs,'match clients to jobs,:an
arrange employee/employer. interviews
Additional,planning and coordination efforts
n
are needed>to:
assess the characteristics of the : labor"market
better understand the ;skills , and, i nterest of the
Overtown unemployed
provide continuous review.of the .federal program
structure to assure that all'` resources are being
utilized
mobilize local resources including.CETA, State
Employment Service, OIC, the: Board of Public
Instruction, the.Dade CountYNe“areers Program,
Urban ;League `programs, -'the Pri.vate Sector Employer
Council and the City's;CETA`Program
The City.: should seek new funding of theexisting,.OJT Program and.
institute a process which sets -hiring goals for contractors working
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on Overtown projects as well as other impact areas throughout the.
City.
Establish an employment training program for. the Garment Center
that will be geared to the residents of Overtown and Wynwood:
Establish special education programs within the schools serving
the residents of Overtown geared to meet their distinct education
needs with special emphasis on vocational training.
Assurances should be made by governmental entities that a high
percentage of Overtown residents will be employed in any public
and publicly assisted project within the Overtown area.
Coordinate employment efforts with Dade County OTA which will
be directly involved in the employment of hundreds of workers
on the construction of the Metrorail System.
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Economic Development Projects
The, following economic development projects have been designated
for implementation during the next five years,
NW 2
d Avenue Commercial Rehabilitation Program
This project entails the rehabilitation of: 4 commercial units
located along the eastside of NW 2nd Avenue between NW 8th and
9th Streets (excluding the gasoline station) 6 commercial units
along the westside of NW 2nd Avenue between NW 9th and loth
Streets, and: 3 commercial units along NW 9th Street between NW
2nd Avenue and 2nd Court. The total number of commercial units
in need of commercial revitalization or rehabilitation totals 13.
Dade County Office of Community Development has designated this
area. a Commercial; Revitalization District and a concerted effort
should be undertaken to elicit the participation of property
owners, merchants, and/or tenants in the commercial Revitalization
Program and Commercial Rehabilitation Program available from Dade
County Office of Community Development. For additional commercial
resources applicable to this area see Economic Development Resources
and Commercial Rehabilitation Program. Special Attention should
be given to the rehabilitation of the structures of historic sig-
nificance located in this commercial node (Rockland Palace Bar,
Lyric Theatre and the J & S Building - 227 NW 9th Street).
With regard to infrastructure, a small, metered, offstreet parking
lot should be`devel.oped.to service the businesses of this area.
Currently, there is a. vacant lot within this commercial strip (NW
2nd Avenue between NW 9th and 10th Streets) which measures 7,500
square feet. This lot has the potential to accommodate a maximum
of 30 parking spaces.
I I . ; NW <3rd Avenue
Commercial
Rehabilitation
Program
The project entails;. the revitalizationorrehabilitation of approximately
65 commercial units located along NW 3rd Avenue from NU loth to 17th
Streets.
Dade County Office of Community Development has designated this area
a Commercial Revitalization.District and a concerted effort should
be undertaken to elicit the participation of property owners in the
Commercial Revitalization and Commercial Rehabilitation Programs.
There are 30 vacant commercial units within this area, assisting
prospective merchants in securing equity, fixed asset, and/or working
capital financing will help decrease this 40% vacancy rate. Furthermore,
80% of the commercial units from 10th Street to l4thstreet are store-
fronts to much larger residential structures, many of which are in
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marginal condition. While a comprehensive effort must be made to
address the needs of the merchants, this comprehensive theme must
expand so as to include the rehabilitation of the related housing
stock. Section 8 Substantial Rehabilitation and Section 8 Moderate .
Rehabilitation should be targeted for these buildings.
111. Dors ey -Wh eatl ey Commercial Center
This project entails the development of a neighborhood commercial
center across from the proposed Culmer Neighborhood Facility and
the proposed Dorsey-WheatleY Elderly Housing Site. The project
site is bounded by NW 3rd Avenue, NW 17th Street, NW 16th Terrace
and NW 2nd Avenue. Estimated land acquisition cost is $800,000
and will result in the displacement of 36 tenants, 2 homeowners
and 4 businesses. Redevelopment will be for a 20,000 square foot
mermarket, a 2,500-4,000 square foot drugstore and possibly
5,000 square feet of convenience, commercial activities. DevIlop-
ment of this small shopping plaza could be assisted by federal
programs such as: UDAG, 0DBB, EDA, and SBA.
Complementing this projects will be the NW 3rd Avenue Rehabilitation
Program. Resources will be concentrated from NW 17th Street to
NW 10th Street to enhance the climate for reinvestment while,
simulataneously making a statement for consumer convenience.
IV. New Washington Heights Redevelopment )
(see Housing Page 38 for project description)
V. Culmer Transit Redevelopment
This project entails the construction of a 15,000 square foot
conveniencei,commercial center in conjunction with 138 UnitsOfIlOusing
at llth Street and 7th Avenue adjacent to the Culmer Transit
t
Station. The property designated for Commercial development is now
vacant and owned by the Board of Public Instruction. Estimated land
cost is $160,000.
VI. Expansion of the Miami Garment Center/Fashion District
This project entails the acquisition of 14 acres of blighted resi-
dential and commercial properties and its redevelopment for industrial
purposes related to the garment industry. The project area is bounded
approximately by NW 6th Avenue, NW 2nd Avenue, NW 23rd Street, NW
21st Terrace and NW 22nd Street. The estimated acquisition cost is
S6,000,000 and it will result in the displacment of approximately 260
housing units. Due to the extensive nature of this project it is
recommended that it be phased with initial development undertaken
west of NW 3rd Court, resulting in a displacement of approximately
200 housing units over the next 3 years. Funding for Phase I
development will be through the Community Development Block
• Grant. • The City of Miami Commission has approVed the redevelop-
ment plan for this area. •
VII. NW 6th Avenue Rehabilitation/Redevelopment Program
This industrial area, bounded by NW 7th Avenue on the west, NW
• 6th Avenue on the east, NW .8th Street, and NW 6th Street on the
north and south, respectively, represents roughly 165,000 sq.ft.
• of industrial land use. Approximately 35% of this land is occupied
by a 30,000-40,000 square foot warehouse presently vacant. This
building is an eye soreu to the existing, viable industrial activity
in an adjacent to the area such as Royal Baking, Florida Power
and Light plus a new solar energy firm.
This industrial target area has the potential to directly employ
about 175 persons. Presently, there are.roughly 130 persons
directly employed by industrial activity in this area (the target
area excludes FP&L). Rehabilitation of the •vacant dilapidated ware-
house or industrial redevelopment of the property may provide
employment for at least 40 persons on this site.
The City of Miami will provide assistance to firms interested in
acquiring the property for compatible industrial use. Industrial
Revenue bonds may be utilized to rehabilitate the building to meet the
needs ofanew user. In order to increase resident employment it is
recommended that On -The -Job Training Programs be expanded.
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2
ACQUISITION PLAN
order to implement proposed housing andeconomic development acti-
vities the following, public land acquisition is recommended.
The parcels indicated on Land Acquisition Map 13 shall be acquired.
in order to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditons,
lessen density, eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the
public hearing or otherwise to remove or prevent the spread or blight
or deterioration, remove incompatible land use relationship, or to
provide land for new housing, public facilities and economic develop-
ment activities
If the existing property owners agrees to develop the land in confor-
mance with the plan the land may not be acquired. Mechanisms will
be established to assist andencourageowners of parcels designated
for acquisition toparticipate within the redevelopment process
(joint venture, local development corporation.) Priority will be.
given to existingproperty owners within the land disposition process.,
Proposals _from Community Based Organizations, minority business
entities and; joint ventures with minority participation, will receive
priority in that order.
Due to the extensive nature of this project, funding limitations
and the need to provide adequate relocation housing for those dis-
placed, it is proposed that acquisition`; be phased. The following:':.
properties areproposed for public acquisition for 1980-1983.
Additional parcels will be designated at a later: date,, when funding
becomes available; and amendments will be made to :the Plan:
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CITY OF
MIAMI. PLAN'S., I NC DEPARTMENT
Recommended Land Acquisition for Economic Redevelopment
and Housing Activities
Legal Description
#1 Miami A. Knowlton. B-41
Block 55 N.
#2
#3
Miami A. Knowlton B-41.
Block 45 N.
Miami A. Knowlton B-41
Block 46 N.
Miami A. Knowlton 13-41
Block 36N, Lots 3, 6, 11,
14, 19, 22, 27, 30, 35,
38, 43, 46, 1, 2, 7, 8,
9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23,
24, 25, 26, 31, 32, 33,
• 34, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47,
SNprinigsiNGao.rdetis Subs. •o.
2, 5-38.
Block 1
SpringGardens Subs. •
No. 1 & No. 2. 5-38.
Block 2.
•SOST Sub.B-27
Block 9, Lots 2 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
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#14
#15
#16
#17
Erickson Add Sub Lots 3&4,
B-156, B1k. 17, SE portion :.
of lot 4. 1055 N,W. 60th
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Erikson Add Amend. 5-88
Block 13
Miami Al Knowlton B-41
Block 28 N. Lots 5, 6, 7,
S. 50' of lots 8&9 and N
50';.of lots 11 & 12.
Miami Al Knowlton B-41.
Block 33 N. Lots 3-14.
Miami AlKnowlton B-41,
Block 48 N Lots 3, 4, 5,
6, 7,8, 15, 16, 17, 18.
Miami Al Knowlton B-41
Block 49 N. Lots 4,
7, _13,.14, 15.
Highland Park Sub
Block 10 Lots 32 throuth 42
Block 11 Lots 1 through .10 and 32
through 42
Block 12 Lots 6 through ;11
16 through through 20
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H. REUSE PLAN
The following parcels will be acquired and redeveloped for uses
specified in the following Table, see Map # 13 ,
TABLE
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15
16
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Residential
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I. RELOCATION PLAN
Project Relocation Plan
The Dade County Department of Housing and Urban
Development's Relocation staff will conduct a
survey of residents and businesses that will be
affected by public action proposed for the
0vertown Area. Relocation services will be
provided to fit the needs of those expected to
be displaced as outlined inthe assurances and
Relocation Plan for County and City Displacement
Policies.
TABLE #5
Relocation Activities
Programmed Housing Resources
. NW 19th Street and 5th Avenue 45 Units
. Public Housing West Of 1-95 75 Units
. Dorsey Wheatley Senior Citizen Housing 40 Units
• Dorsey Wheatley 2nd Mortgage Homeowner 38 Units
• NW 6th Street Between NW 4-5 Avenues 17 Units
TOTAL 215 Units
Displacement related to City adopted projects includes 208 units in
the Garment Center/Fashion District Project and an estimated 280
units to be removed by the construction of the Dade County Rapid
Transit System.
Proposed residential displacement and new housing resources stemming
from the Overtown Redevelopment Plan includes:
Proposed Residential Displacement
1. Dorsey Wheatley Redevelopment 38 Units .
2. Dixie Park Redevelopment 19 Units
3. Overtowrt Rehabilitation 288 Units
4. Cuinter Park Rehabilitation
5. New Washington Heights Station Area Red. 260 Units
6. Culiner Station Area Redevelopment
1) South of NW llth Street 10 Units
2) North of NW llth Street 10 Units
658 Units
33 Units
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Proposed New Housing Resources'
Dorsey Wheatley Redevelopment
Dixie Park. Redevelopment
Culmer Park Redevelopment.
New Washington Heights Station Area
Redevelopment 670 Units
Culmer Station Area Redevelopment A 138 Units
n 200.Uni is
Overtown Rehabilitation
Project
NW 5th Street Section 235
TOTAL
21 Units
16 Units
57 Units
250 Units
120'Units',
101'0 Units*'`
*An additional 325 relocation units will be obtained from rehabilitation
of existing housing units. Not all units indicated in the Proposed Re-
location Resource Chart would be appropriate for the relocation of low
income families but rather indicate proposed residential replacmeent. An
additional 35 units of low income housing will become available through
attrition ant HUD operated Public Housing Projects overthe next five
years (2% annual rate) and additional public housing units are programmed
for adjacent Civic Center and Wyndwood areas which will provide additional.
relocation resources. (130+ units)
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2. Available 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. these
displacees.
The Dade County Board of County Commissioners have 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 displacement by Community Devel-
opment Program and any other HUD assisted programs. These Re-
location Payments shall be provided to families and individ-
uals in relocating to standard housing and to business concerns
and non-profit organizations in relocating to replacement
accommodations. These payments snail be provided under the 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 Inform-
ational Statement and Relocation Payment brochure with full ex-
planation of each by a relocation advisor. This shall inform
displacees on the availability or relocation payments, the office
where detailed information about payments can be obtained, and
dates governing eligibility for payments.
Relocation Advisors shall assist all displacees in preparing their
claims. Family Relocation Supervisors shall work closely with
Advisors regarding eligibility requirements and computing payments.
Supervisors, in turn, work with the Relocation Officer in deter-
mining the amounts to be paid for Replacement Housing Payments for
• '
homeowners or Replacement Housing Payments for tenants and certain
others.
An inventory of relocation resources shall be developed for the
City of Miami from newspaper Classified Ads, multiple listing
'services, real estate brokers, property owners, rental agents,
FHA forecloses, and a survey of the area.
The relocation staff shall familiarize themselves with the inventory
of available relocation resources for displacees. All units shall
be inspected 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.
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•-f "r"1.
The relocation staff shall provide transportation to dis-
placees and other assistance in order to find suitable
replacement housing. All displaced families and individ-
uals shall be referred to replacement units within their
ability to pay. Eligible displacees shall receive priority
in Public Housing and Section 8 units.
Business displacement for this area will not create a problem.
as there is a large number of vacant business stores within
this area, that are available for rent or purchase.
In some limited cases business owned properties, only the
structure may be acquired, if the property owner agrees to
develop the land in conformance with the plan. This also
will provide us with additional business resources.
In order to carryout a timely, orderly and humane relocation
program, the overall plans are to be coordinated with reloca-
tion staff and priorities based on the date that the site is
needed. We will stage the relocation so that we can have at
least six months after the date of acquisition to complete.
In most cases it will be before. However, no one will have
to relocate until a 90-day
period has been provided and
three referrals have been offered.
In the event that social problems arise, the Human Resources
Division. of Dade County's Department of Housing Urban Develop
ment can be of assistance. Their professional RelocationiStaff
is well trained in human relations and, if necessary, will make
referral to other social service agencies, such as the State
Division of Family Services, with which close working relation-
ships have already been established.
3. Housing Resources
Available housing resources in the area will permit Dade County HUD
to relocate displacees without much difficulty. In addition,
families to be displaced will begiven priority for, existing
Public or Section 8 Housing. However, previous experience of
Dade County HUD is that most displaced families will choose the
rental assistance payment instead of subsidized housing. Under
no circumstances will any displacee be removed from present
occupancy without adequate, standard replacement housing being
available that satisfies the desires of the family, individual
or business. It is the intention to avoid any temporary moves
by staging the relocation work. The only temporary moves would
be in dire emergency due to fire, or unsafe building conditions
hazardous to health and safety.
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FINANCING PLAN
The funding to carry out this project as described in the plan will
be from the City of Miami Community Development Block Grant 'Progr am,
Dade, County Community Development Block Grant Program, ity P
Housing Bond Program, and proposed funding from the following
federal programs; Urban Development Action Grants, Urban Mass Transit
Administration -Urban Initiatives, Department of Commerce Economic
Development Administration Title IX, Department of Housing and
Urban Development Section 8, Section 235, Section 202 and 312, Housing
Programs, the Comprehensive Training and Employment Program and
other appropriate programs.
Financing For The Overtown Redevelopment Plan is Based on Several Assumptions:
1. Urban Mass Transportation Administration Funds will
1980 For Transit Station Joint Development.
2 • Use Of City Housing Bond Funds Initially For Land Acquisition` And
Possible Multi -Family Rehabilitation Later.
3 • HUD/county/And City Targeting Of Housing Funds
Section 8 New Construction
Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation
Section '8 Substandard
Section 8 Rehabilitation Cooperative
312 Rehabilitation Loans
235 Home Ownership
202 Elderly Housing
Urban Development Action Grant 2nd Mortgage
Ownership Condominiums.
4 Aggressive Grantsmanship For Economic' Development from Housing an"
Urban Development - Urban Development Action Grant Dollars, the
County Community Development Dollars, and Economic Development
Administration Dollars.
5' Substantial Private Sector Response to. Public Investment And
Project Initiatives
•
be available in
For Overtown;' E G
d
Another source of potential funding could be the ":State Industrial
Revenue Bond Act. Itshould be amended" to ,provide for; the; financin
of commercial projects in designated areas:such".as Overtown-. At
the -present time financing is limited' to "IndustriaU' and
•
Manufacturing ventures.
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City and County Commission should consider establishing under Chapter.
163.386 of Florida Statutes a Redevelopment Trust Fund. Funds al-
located to and deposited into this fund shall be used to finance or
refinance redevelopment projects in Overtown. The annual funding
of the redevelopment trust fund for Overtown shall be in amount
not less than that increment in the income, proceeds, revenues,
and funds of the City and County derived from or held in connection
with their undertaking and carrying out of community redevelop -
men t projects;
be the amount equal to the difference between:
(a) The amount of ad valorem taxes levied each year by
the City arid County on taxable real property .in Overtown; and (b)
amount of ad valorem taxes which would have been produced by the
rate upon which the tax is levied each year by or for the City
and County upon the total of the assessed value of the taxable pro-
perty in the redevelopment area as shown upon the most recent as-
sessment roll used in connection with the taxation of such pro-
perty prior to the effective date of the ordinance approving this
plan.
The City of Miami may also issue negotiable redevelopment revenue
bonds from time to time to finance the undertaking of any redevelop-
ment project identified in Overtown redevelopment area which would
exclude that portion of the Garment Center Redevelopment Area
included as part of Overtown. Proceeds from Redevelopment Bonds
issued under this plan could become part of the redevelopment trust
fund.
It isthe policy of the City Commission that no funds generated
underthis Plan will be used for any purpose in the Garment Center
impacted area under study in this plan. No funds from public or pri-
vate sources for Overtown should be used for any project or programs
which further the objectives of the Garment Center plan and expan-
sion area. Funds for projects and/or programs identified in this
plan` for the Garment Center. area are to be acquired under the approved
plan for the Garment Center Redevelopment and not under this plan.
The following charts summarize the proposed Housing Economic Devel-
opment Traffic and Transportation and Community Facilities & Services'
Costs for the projects designated in the plan.
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TABLE #6
PROPOSED. TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
ESTIMATED POTENTIAL
PROJECT COST SOURCE OF FUNDS
1. NW 3rd Ave. Street Improvement Beautification $1,000,000 City of Miami
2. Local Street Improvements
3. Metrorai;1
Construction
4. Metrorail Guideway Linear Park
5. Neighborhood Transportation -Net
6. Upgrade .Bus S
7. Public Park.
Work
NW LOCATION
3rd Ave-8-22nd St.
21st St'..Bet.`:2 & 3rd Ave.
22nd St.:Bet. 2 &.6th Ave.
21st. Terr. Bet. 5th
I-95
22nd:• Lane Bet. 2nd:'& 5th.Ave.
4thAve.`Bet.',5 &;9th St
2nd Court Bet. 17 &"20th`Sts.
Guideway & Stations
Guideway,
Area -Wide`
ervice to .Employment:Centers AreaWide
700,000
City of Miami
To. Be Deter. UMTA,,the ;State D.C.
$ 200,000`.
To, Be Deter. County
To Be Deter. MTA County
Dade County
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UMTA:Joint `Development
A)' Under :Metrorail'Guideway, To Be Deter.
at NW 7thLane &11th.
St ,3rd Ave: ‘&'.1-lth
'St..; North ` of. :the New.•
WashingtonHeights,St.
B) NW-: 2nd • Ave. Between °.loth To Be Deter. .City, Comm.; Development
& 11th St."
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-PROJECT':;:
1. Park Development
2. Park Ac
quisition
4. Booker'T. Washington High School
5. Garment.
Center -Training Facility
6. Culmer Neighborhood Facility
7. Renovation ,of Culmer�Center
8. Outreach Health Clinic .
9. DA Dorsey Homesite Restoration
10. Restoration,-ofHistor.ic S
11. Signin
IMF
Historic
TABLE #7
PROPOSED COMMUNITY'FACILITIES:AND SERVICES
tructures
Structures
NW LOCATION '
.NW llth St &8th Road
NW llth St. &:Seybold Canal
-NW= 13thSt &3rd Ave..
NW 13th
& 6th Ave.;
Site to be Determined..
NW 3rd Ave. & 17th St.
NW 5th Ave. & llth St.
To be :Determined
NW9th-St.
Area -Wide•
rea-Wide.
ESTIMATED
COST >.
$ 25,000
80,000
1,200,000,,.
0000,000
POTENTIAL.
. SOURCE OF FUNDS
City Comm. Dev. & UMTA
City Comm., Dev. & UMTA
City Comm. Dev. & Park
Bond Fund
State of Fla. ; Via Dade
County Schools
CETA`avid ,City Comm. Dev.
Dev.
40,000
1,810;000: Dade Comm..
150,000
500;000: Dade County
50,000 City Comm. Dev.
To "Be Deter
Dade Comm. Dev.
City -:&.Dade County
Comm. Dev.:
0,000 City Comm Dev.
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AREA
1. Dorsey
Wheatley
2. Dixie Park ;.
Park
3. Overtown.
Rehab.
4. Culmer
Park
5. New Wash-
ington
Transit
6. Culmer
Transit
7. Interim
Assistance
#UNITS-,
REHABED
45
250
3
3
TABLE #8
PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECTS
#UNITS °#UNITS
.BUILT, LOST
21
16
120
670.
138
6 :.
161=
38
19
288
3'.
260
ESTIMATED: -COST OR$ VALUE
180,000
787000
606,000 L.A./R
600,000
330,000
5,000;000
400,000
L.A./R
120,000
4;500 000
1,465,000 L.A./R.
19,500,000
5',529,000 L.A./R.
5,175,,000
1,500,000 L.A./R.,
10,000 000'
1,000,000-
$ :56,692,500
SOURCE
Section 8
235
CDBG
235
CDBG
Mod- Rehab.
Section 8 Sub. Rehab.
Section 312
CDBG Demo $
NA
Section 8 Mod. Rehab.
235
Housing Bond
Section
Section
Section
8 - New
8 - Coop
202 UDAG Market Rate
UMTA Joint Dev.
Section 8 - New
UMTA
Market Rate
CDBG
* L.A./R Means Land Acquisition And Relocation
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AREA.
1. NW 2nd Ave.
2. Dorsey Wheatley
Shopping.Area
3. Commercial
Strip
NW 3rd Ave.
4. New ,Washing
ton Heights
TABLE #9
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
TYPE OF PROJECT
Commercial Rehabilitation:
Acquisition & Demolition
5'Business :Loans
`
10 Facade Treatment Loans
1_Parking Lot (off Street)
40 Spaces
Commercial Redevelopment:
Acquisition, Demolition
and Relocation
Joint: Development Commercial
Project (Super Market,
Drugstore) 30,000 Sq. ft.
Commercial Rehabilitation:
10 Business Loans
20 Facade Treatment
Beautification
Residential/Commercial Redevelopment
ESTIMATED COST
SOURCE . OF; FUNDS
5. Culmer.Transit 'Residential/Commercial. Redevelopment
6. Garment Center
Redevelopment.
7 Industrial Re-
development
8. Areawide
9. Areawide
Industr',.ia.l Redevelopment
ndustrial Rehabilitation/Redevelopment
TOTAL_
New. Washington Heights
Office of Economic? Dev.
Manpower Training Center
TOTAL
25,000
150,000
50,000
20,000
1,000,000'
300,000
100,000
• 900,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
500,000
500,000
1,800,000
500,000
1,800,000
1,500,000
14,145,000
ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTPROGRAMS'
$ 200,000 (yearly)
$ 800,000 (yearly)
$ 1, 000,000
CDBG
SBA
Dade County
.EDA .
EDA
SBA
County:
CDBG, EDA
UDAG
UMTA
EDA
UMTA
SBA
City Revenue Bonds
EDA
CDBG.
County Industrial
Revenue Bonds
CDBG
CETA, CDBG
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The staging plan is designed to carry out the redevelopment
plan in a manner that will be least disruptive to the 0vertown
Community. Priority will be given to the construction of new
housing on vacant and underutilized parcels inorder to insure
adequate relocation resources. The staging plan will require
early action on four key housing developments which will
provide significant relocation resources for present 0vertown
residents. This includes the 138 unit project next to the
Culmer Station Area; the 120 units of homeownership housing
on N.W. 5th Street, the 150 units of Section 8 Rental Housing
and'80 units for the elderly next to the New Washington
Heights Transit Station. The other key staging action includes
the immediate filing of an applications for Transit Station
Joint Development Funds and Urban Development Action Grant
2nd Mortgage Condominium funds. Early authorization will also
be sought to use $1.5 million in Miami Housing Bond funds
for land acquisition.,
The following schedule program public and private actions
necessary to carryout the 0vertown Redevelopment Plan. Essential
for meeting this schedule will be the concerted efforts by
both the public and private sectors and the assumption of a
leadership role by community based organizations. A more defini-
tive schedule will be prepared for each project once funding..
has been secured.
II.
TABLE 10
Proposed Schedule.
of Public Actions
Activity
Rezoning
Responsiblility
Estimated
Completion
Date
City of Miami 1980,
Traffic & Transportation
Improvements
1. NW 3rd Ave Improvements City of Miami 1982.
2. Local Street improvements
a 21st Bet. 2 & 3rd Ave.
b. 22ndSt. •Bet. 2 & 6th Ave.
c.--21st Terr Bet. 5th Ave & I-95
d. 22nd Lane Bet. 2nd & 5th Ave.
e. 4th Ave Bet. 5th & 9th St.
f. 2nd Ct. Bet. 17th & 20th St.
g. 2nd Ave Bet. 17th & 20th St.
3. Metrorail"Construction'
a. Station Area Traffic Improv.
b._ Guideway Linear Park
City; of -Miami 1981`
City of Miami 1981`
-City of Miami 1981;
City of Miami 1981
city of Miami 19822,
City;of Miami. 1982
City of Miami 1982
Dade`. County 1984',
ade D; County 1984"
Dade County 1983
Neighborhood Transportation Dade County
System (OTA)
5. Upgrade Bus Services to
Employment Centers
6". Public Parking
a. Under"Metrorail Guideway,
b. N.W. 2nd Ave :Bet. "loth & llth St.
7. Application for. Federal Assistance
Dade County
(MTA)
Dade County
City of Miami
City of Miami
City of Miami.
1981.
1983 .
.1981
1980
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ttt, Community Facilities &`Services;
IV.
10. Carver Hotel Restoration
Housing Projects
. Interim Assistance
. Dorsey Wheatley
. :`Dixie Par
•
Overtown
Rehabilitation
. Culmer Par'
New Washington Heights
Transit Redevelopment
. Culmer Transit
Redevelopment
8. Removal Abandoned Bldgs
• Park Development Dade County
(NW llth St. & 8th Road) (OTA)
. Park Acquisition & Development City of Miami'
(NW llth St. & Seybold Canal)
. Dixie Park Completion City of Miami
. Booker T. Washington Senior Dade County
High School (B.P.I.)
. Garment Center Training City of MIami;
Facility No
SponnProfit
sor
. Culmer Neighborhood Facility Dade County ?
►. Renovation Culmer Center Dade County ?
3. Outreach Health Clinic. Dade County _ ?
I.`DA Dorsey Homesite Restoration Dade County ?
Black Archives
Dade County ?
City of Miami
City of Miami
Dade County
City of Miami
Dade County
City of Miami:'
City of Miami
Dade County
City of Miami
Dade County
City of Miami
Dade County
City of Miami
1984
1983
1980
1982
1980
1982
1983
1983
1980
1980
ongoing'
1982
1985
1985
1984
1985.
1983
on -going
* Many of these projects require joint actions by Community Based organizations
and/or the private sector. (see pp. 76,78), ? _ $ not programmed
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V. Economic. Development Programs
1. NW 2nd Ave.
Rehabilitation
2. Dorsey Wheatley
Shopping Center
3. NW:3rd'Ave.
Rehabilitation
4. New Washington Heights;
Transit Redevelopment`'
5. Culmer,Transit
Redevelopment
6. Garment Center
Redevelopment
Industrial Redevelopment
8. New Washington Heights
Office of Economic
Development
9. Manpower Training Center
Dade County
City of,;Miami 1982
Dade; -County
Dade County 1983
City of Miami 1685,`.`
Dade County
City of Miami 1982
Dade County
City of Miami 1985
City. of Miami 1985
City of; Miami
on -going
.City of.Miami on -going
CETA/BPI
* Many of these projects require joint actions. by Community Based
and/or: the private sector. (see Pp. '76,78)
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P79-721
Activity.
TABLE 11
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR
PRIVATE ACTIONS
Responsibility
Est Completion
Date
I. Establish Local Development
Corp. for SBA loan and hotel
II. Expand and Strengthen Business
& Property:. Owners Association
III. Establish Historic Overtown
District
IV. Specialized. Management of
Commercial Districts
(advertising, recruitment,
V. Minority Business Enterprise':.
Development +;Contracting
Assistance
VI. Financing' Business
Development ' ..
VII. Job Recruitment
& Training
*
VIII. Commercial & Residential
Redevelopment. Promotion and
Urban Development Action
Grants._
IX, Adopt a Building Program
New Washington
Heightsand/or CBO..:
New. Washington
Heights
Black Archives
New Washington
Heights.- Greater
Miami Chamber of
Commerce
(Dept. of Trade &
Commerce. City of Miami)
City of Miami
Miami -Dade Chamber•'
National Black
Chamber - New
.Washington Heights
Minority Contractors'
Assoc.
Local Lending Institutions on -going
working individually &/or
as a consortium -proposed
Miami Development Corp.
1980
1980
1980
on -going
on -going
Greater Miami Chamber
of Commerce - Garment
Area. Manufactures Assoc.
New Washington Heights
Greater Miami Chamber of
Commerce - Miami Board
of Realtors -consortiums' of
Black property owners, private'
sector joint ventures.
on -going
on
-going
Individual Banks and, Savings and
Loans
* In conjuction with Manpower Training Center
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2. Imp,l'ementati on
In order to carry out the Plan eXneditetown requiced Project
licCo�and priittee vate
should
be established to monitor and p
actions.Thts'project committee should be made a subcommittee of the
Culmer Community Development Advisory Board and include residents,
property owners, businessmen and private sector officials including
representatives from the Chamber, baks and savings
icio and
ndersloans.iThe
Committee would be assisted by public
representatives from the Miami Planning Department, the Miami
Community Development Department, Dade County Department of Housing
and Urban Development, Dade County Community Development and the
Dade County Office of Transportation Administration. The Committee
would meet quarterly and use a management by objectives approach
to monitor progress. Special meetings of the Committee will be
held as necessary.
The City of Miami Planning Department will take a
and lead e a role
in
the
coor-
dination of public'redevelopment activ
r
additional federal assistance. In addition the New World Action
Committee should be asked to provideadvice
nmarleadeketis ng
fthe henPlan,
convening a briefing of bankers and business
the Planand schedule a workshop on how the private sector can
joint venture with community groups to carry out the Plan and
fully use Federal funding sources, i.e. Urban Development Action
Grant, Economic Development Administration Loan Program, etc.
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3. minor ity ParticiPati°n redevelopmenttlaptiriosgrsaThwallshigeullicilghelyes13lished
dependent •
Thesuccess of
no'rtY participation.include:should create a
i ty ,
•
leoxaslt t othen H e i gt s
aimed atsubsidiary of New
Mec ate a
TO TIcnileve
Conference . loans
development
h Commun
corporation to.,
will be 150-room ueights or.
,• New Washing
idnegvan
this
d futudr:013 minority bUS1 n tti C I Pa This
essmen* 4 t
provide
a Was
business
hington n
2. A communityjoint venturebe a
be a
corporationbased corporation
developing
created to pa
ina- could.
tomajorhotel.
who wish . AssistanceLto enter into. the developmentasked to cu
separate.
3
tures to
s . hould be provided.,
entity. .
joint , ..._
nt venture Black property owners
corporate struc-
-e or
form .
Corporationteaprocess.
in carryingthe elderly
Developmenthousing to
participate i n.
non-profit
•
co-
sponsor
the
Model Cities
undershould - properties• , land •
the
202 Program. . .
bedeveloped should be
loped for
the
gives d organi-
he Black . Archives
d ts, propertyareasassisted owners,
out the communityreha
base der.
6 Land- priority to .
5
_. dis-
position
• .1. 'tation of.
bill historic
residents,
s
,..,, minor.' -- . by •
'Acquisition Plan.
should
includelanguage which.
that or
zatioli assistedaffirmative
tv business
will be. for
contractorsresponsible entitle ' ventures in
and joint ve
7 Black official res
— Miami goals
designatedcontracting go
• ao contracting
c n policy on m
the CitY
pre -qualification to eliminaoftecontractorscontractorsTrainingbyDevelopment, "fronting"
special
ent Center minority
proposedrequirements
administrative assistance and
evaluation of
an
in meeting . .
to
special assistance. .
cos the
and *da Bus Inc.
Business
Contractor'snagement, t estimating,
SE Florida
bonding
and
ng, .Development ss
-78-
79,,721
Targeted employ-ment will be achieved for the area by the esta-
blishment of employment goals in each major construction contract
similar to the 62nd Street goals established by the County where
40% ofthe jobs were earmarked for area residents: 0n the public
sector side both the City and the County will be encouraged, to
continue their affirmative hiring practices and all major employers
near the Overtown Area will be contacted in an effort to generate
jobs for Overtown residents. Overtown is strategically located
in terms of future job opportunities, for example, the Miami Downtown
People Mover study has projected a 1985 employment of 61,428 in the
CBD:and Park West. In addition, 15,939 employees on Brickell and.
11,602 at Omni bring the toal to 88,969. This is 23,235 more than
in:`1975. Combined with Civic Center employment, nearly 115,000
employees will be located no more than a few minutes travel time
from the Washington Heights transit station proposed in the study
area.
Provisions for Amending Plan
This plan will guide redevelopment activities within the Overtown'
Area. ,Specific acquisition; plans will be prepared for approval
as funding becomes' available.
This plan shall be in full force for a period of 25 years from
the date of approval, unless otherwise amended or terminated.
Amendments to this plan will be .reviewed by the Culmer Community
Development Advisory Board, and adopted by the City of Miami
Commission and the Dade County Commission (when pertaining to re-
development activities).
Other Actions reauired to Carry out the Plan
In addition to any, funding actions by. the Federal; Government
several local actions are needed to carry out.the plan:
All zoning, changes are subject to public hearingand
approval by the Miami Zoning Board and: the Miami City Commission
Community Development expenditures by the City are subject
to the recommendations of -Community Development.Advisory
Board and requireaction by the Miami City Commission._
Dade County... Community Development expenditures require
recommendations from county-wide.and neighborhood.: citizen
groups and action by. the Dade County Board of County
Commission.
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79-721 1
Pronram:,Title
Section 312 Multi -
Family Housing,:Rehabilitation
Section,8 Substan-
tial Rehabilitation
Multi -Family; Housing
CURRENTLY
0biectives
Provide quality housing for
moderate to low income
households by providing
federal funds for the rehabi-
litation of residential
properties, 5-100 units..
Provide public housing by
leasing substantially im-
proved private housing from
private owners for occupancy
. by lower -income tenants.
ACTIVE ROUSING PROGRAMS/RESOURCES
:3; direct improvement loans
(federal loans)
$27,000 maximum per unit.
$23,000 maximum refinancing,
.per unit
Long term (30-40'.yrs.)
housing assistance payments.
contracts entered into by
the federal government with
owners of multi -family
housing for structures to
undergo substantial rehabi-
litation and be made avail-
able to eligible lower -
income families.
(lousing assistance payments
are used to make up the
difference between the Fair
Market Rent and that rent
which the tenant can afford
`.to pay based on income.
Support Programs:
Community Development
Block Grants (CDBG)-
Conventional financing
(savings & loans, commer-
cial banks, life insur-
ance companies); Section
221(d)(4) Federal insur-
ance program for multi-
family rental housing;
Public financing - llb
Tax Exempt Bonds; CDBG
Use Use Restrictions
Rehabilitation ofstructures;
with 5-10U.units.
Refinancing -of existing debt.
Permit: occupancy by moderate
andlow income households.
Housing allowance tied directly
to dwelling unit as opposed
to direct production subsidy.
Not a construction financing
program.
Housing assistance payments
may be used, however, as
security by Dade County (PHA
instrumentality) or developer
when seeking publicfinancing
for Section 8 project (11b
financing).
Page
Program Title
Section 8' New.
Construction
Section 8 Existing
Rousing Program;
Provide public hou1flS by
leasing newly constructed
private housing from pri-
vate owners for occupancy
by lower -income tenants.
Provide publichousing by
leasing standard existing
private housing from pri
vate owners for occupancy_
by lower-incometenants.
Long-term (30-40;yrs.)
housing assistance payments
contracts entered into by,
the federal government with
owners of multi -family.
housing to be constructed and,
subsequently. be made avail-
able to eligible lower -income
families.
Short term housing allowance
or cash assistance program.
Certificate of Family Parti=
cipation issued to eligible
families and they, using
these certificates, select
the housing in which they
wish to live.
Unlike the other Section 8
programs, housing assis-
tance payments are tied to
the "shopper" ratherthan
the housing unit.
Use'S Use Restrictions.
Housing allowance tied directly
to dwelling unit as opposed
to direct production subsidy.
Not a construction financing
program.
Housing assistance payments
may be used, however, as
security by Dade County (PHA
instrumentality) or developer
when seeking public financing
for Section 8 project (lib
financing).
Public housing instrumentality
administers program. Program
must be consistent with
Housing Assistance Plan. No
location restrictions, how-
ever, can be imposed on the
placement of units.
Support Programs
Conventional financing
(savings & loans, commer-
cial banks, life insur-
ance companies); Section
221(d)(4) Federal insur-
ance program for multi-
family rental housing;
Public financing - llb
Tax Exempt Bonds; CDBG
Page °3,:
Program Title
Section 8 Moderate
Rehabilitation
Housing. Program
Public Financing
11(b) Tax Exempt
Bonds *
Objectives':
Provide public'hOesing by,
leasing moderately 'rehabi-
litated private housing;
from private owners -for
occupancy by lower -income
tenants.
Provide good quality
rental housing within the
price range of low and
moderate income families.
Types of Assistance
Short term (up to five years)
leases of existing housing
that have been improved to
the financial extent of
$1500-$5000.
HUD is permitted to exempt
from taxation the income from
bonds issued by the local
public housing instrumen-
tality (Dade County HUD) to
finance low and moderate in-
come housing, especially the
Section 8 Mew Construction
and Substantial Rehabilita-
tion Programs which, until
now, were void of a direct
financing program.
The proceeds from the sale
of the bonds (limited obli-
gations backed by revenues
from a given project and by
its long term value) canbe
used to finance privately
developed housing at below
market interest rates due
to tax exempt nature of
bond issue.
Use & Use Restrictions
Unit,. subsidized, not tenant. .
Allowable 'rents .are 'adjusted
to reflect the cost of up
grading.'
90% of development cost can
be covered.
Bond proceeds• used only for
permanent financing.
Construction financing can::
be accomplished by Dade.
County HUD issuing short
term notes (tax exempt).
Interest rates are roughly
8%.
Support Programs
'Section-312; Conventional
financing; CDBC
:Section:8 New.Construc-
tion; Section:8Sub-
stantial Rehabilitation
sed
o Create a
t mortgage
by
-
* final
use complex of negul documents, loperprocess
osedissuing
the publiceagencympt securities
issued'theudebttobligations'pledgespthe-revenueshas well the
finaluser :of'the loan funds —the developer pp
as the property' as security for the loan.
Page;.'
Program'Title
Federal Insurance -
Section'221(d)(4)
for Rental Housing
Section 202
for Elderly
Handicapped
Section 235
Interest Subsidy
Provide good quality
rental° housing; within the
price range oflow and
moderate income families.
Provide rental or coopera
tive housing for, the„
elderly or handicapped.
To make home ownership
more readily available to
lower income families by
providing monthly payments
to lenders on behalf of the
lower income families.
Guaranteed/InsuredLoans at
below iiiarket interest rates.
Direct. Loans
Direct. Payments for Specified
Use; Guaranteed/Insured Loans.
For eligible families, the down
payment is 4% of cost.
Assistance payments are made
monthly to the lender and may
reduce the effective interest rate
paid by homeowner to as low as 4%.
Assisted families are required to
pay at least 20% of their adjusted
income for mortgage payment.
HUD insures lenders against
loss on mortgages.
Insured mortgages used to
finance construction or rehabi-
litation of rental housing
containing five or more units.
Rental rates must permit occu-
pancy by moderate income
families and rents may be paid
by the families or with Sec-
tion 8 rental assistance.
Direct loans may be used to
finance the construction or
rehabilitation of rental or
cooperative detached, semi-
detached, row, walk-up, or
elevator type structures.
Support Programs
Section 8 New Construction;
Section;8 "Substantial
Rehabilitation,'
FHA insures lenders. Loans may
be used to finance the purchaseof
a new or substantially rehabili-
tated single-family house or
condominium unit approved prior
to construction or rehab.
Section 8 Programs
A portion of Section 202
loans are combined with
Section 8 Substantial
Rehabilitation.
CDBG; Urban Initiative
Program (UMTA)_
Page
Urban
(a)
UDAG-Urban Devel-
opment Action
Grants
Initiative.(UMTA)
Section 9 Tech-
nical Studies
Program.'
To assist severely
distressed cities
and urban counties
in revitalizing
their stagnating
economies and re-
claiming deterio-
rating neighbor-
hoods. The prog-
ram seeks to
stimulate pri-
vate investment in
qualifying com
<munities.
Te focus on,joint
development between
public and private
agencies to assist
in the development
of areas physical-
ly or functionally
related to a trans-
it station or mall.
,Project Grants to cities
which have>demonstrated
resultsinoffering hous-
ing for low and moderate
income persons and in
providing equal housing
and employment oppor-
tunities for low and
moderate income persons.
The area must meet
minimum ''criteria `show-
ing physical and eco
nomic distress.
Project Grants; Loans
to local or quasi -
public development
corporations.
The Federal grant
ratio is 8056. Local
governments, states,
transit authorities,
and public develop-
ment corporation are
eligible to receive
grants or loans.
& Use Restrictions Support Programs
`Grants are' toS be used
for many types of ac-
tivities which support
-projects designed to re-
vitalize the local eco-
nomic base or reclaim
neighborhoods having
excessive housing,aban.-
donment or deterioration.
Applicant must provide
evidence that the pri-
vate sector will par-
ticipate financially
in the project.
Grants are to be used for
planning activities such as
real estate market studies,
site planning, environmen-
tal analysis and real es-
tate packaging leading to
the securing of private
commitments.
CDBG; City's'Home-
ownership Assistance
Loan Program.
CDBG; EDI;plan-
fling .,grants ,(TA,302)
Page 6
Urban Initiative:
(UMTA)
(b) Section 3
Capital Assistance
Program
Community Develop-
ment Block Grants
(CDBG).
To focus on joint
development between
public and private
agencies to assist
in the development
of areas physical-
ly or functionally
related to a trans-
it station or mall.
To develop viable
urban communities
which include decent
housing and a suit-
able living environ-
ment, and expand
economic opportunities
Primarily for persons
of low and moderate
incomes.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants; Loans
to local or quasi- -
public development.
corporations.
The Federal grant
ratio is 80%. Local
governments, states,
transit authorities,
and public develop-
ment corporation are
eligible to receive
grants or loans.
Grants determined by
formula are awarded
to cities for dis-
bursement to low and
moderate income
residents.
Every third year local-
ities must submit a
Community Development
.Housing Plan & a
Housing Assistance Plan
Every year localities
submit an Annual Commu-
nity Development' Pro-
gram & an Annual
Housing Action Program.
Section 8 Programs;
Section 312; Section
235; UDAG; Urban
Initiative Program
(UMTA); Section 108;
Homeownership Loan
Program.
Grants are to be used for.
activities such as land ac-
quisition; site preparation
for commercial development
and housing; the provision
and relocation of utilities;
the construction of pedes-
trian walkways, parking
facilities, and bus bays;
and for the organization of
public development corpora-
tion.
Front end and permanent finan-
cing for retail, commercial or
residential development is not
eligible.
Cities may undertake a wide
range of activities directed
toward neighborhood revitali-
zation, economic development
and provision of improved
community services and
facilities.
Neighborhood -based non-profit
organizations, LDC's, or SBIC's
may act.as sub -grantees to
carry out revitalization or
economic development projects.
Cities have discretion: to
establish priorities for the
use of funds.
Support Programs
CDBG; Sec. 8 New
Construction; Sec_ 221
(d) (4) ; 11(b);
Conventional financing
Sec_ 235; Homeownership
Loan Program.
Paye 7
Program Title
Section 108 - Guarantee
of Loans for the Ac
quisition or Rehabili-
tation of Property
03
Ch
CO
Pak
Encourage land devel-
opment in cities by'mak-
ing money available re-
latively quickly for the
financing of acquisi-
tion or rehabilitation
of real property. This,
as opposed to making
cities wait for receipt
of a given year's block
grant entitlement, es-
pecially where land
development may be the
key to an entire project.
Types_ of Assistance'
Loan Guarantees to CDNG
recipients. Approval is
based on compliance
with the general goals
of the Housing and Com-
munity Development Act.
HUD will not make judge-
ments with regard to the
economic viability of
the project - this is
left up to the local
government.
Use Use Restrictions Support Programs
CDBG recipients are CDBG; Sec. 8 New
eligible for loan guaran- construction or Sec.
tees to finance the Follow-312 (provided local
ing: acquisition of real development corpora -
property for community tion or city takes
and economic development title to building)
purposes; rehabilitation
*of real property owned or
acquired by local govern-
ment; payment of related
expenses (interest, re-
location, clearance, and
site improvements).
Application for the guar-
antee can be made as part
of the block grant proposal
for a given year. If the
guarantee is sought sub-
sequent to grant approval,.
the request can be submit-
ted as an amendment. A
schedule for and source of
repayment must accompany
the application. The re-
payment term is limited to
six (6) years.
The maximum amount that may
be guaranteed is three (3)
times a city's annual en-
titlement grant.: The local
government must in turn
pledge its current and future
CD8G funds as security for
the loan.
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ProgramTitle
City of Miami `.
Uomeownership
Assistance Loan
Program
Community Services Adm.:
Community. Development
Corporation (CDC)
Interim Assistance:
Revitalization Program
Objectives';
To -make homeownership
within reach of
moderate income
families by lowering
down payments and
monthly mortgage pay.
ments
To promote special programs
of assistance to private,
locally initiated CDC's
which are making an impact
in reducing community de-
terioration in areas having
substantial numbers of low
income persons and are in-
vesting to start, expand
or locate enterprises so to
provide community ownership
opportunities for residents
of the area plus employment
opportunities where ap-
plicable.
To conduct a comprehensive
community program designed
to bring a halt to deterior
ing living conditions and
begin a total revitalization
effort.
A 20-year second mortgage
represents a second lien
on property, subordinated
-to the claim of the holder
(bank) of the first mort-
gage payable at 3% in-
-terest.
Project Grants. The CDC must
provide at least:10% of the
total budget grant in non -Fed
share, either in cash of in
kind.
Concentrated code enforcement;
residential improvement ser-
vice; boarding up of abandon-
ed buildings; environmental
maintenance; crime prevention
Use & Use Restrictions,
Families obtain a conventional'
first mortgage on their own for
a negotiated percentage of the
structure's total cost.
The government holds thesecond
mortgage (for the balance of
the total cost) which doesn't'
come due until the first is
paid off.
Includes two catergories of activities
that are applicable to housing: Com-
munity Development Programs - invest-
ments directed to improving the phys-
ical environment or infrastructure of
of the neighborhood; training, pub-
lic service employment and social ser-
vicesprograms related to community dev-
elopment programs.
A CDC must be incorporated and control-
led by residents of the area.
All funds. are granted directly to CDC.
Support. Programs
CDBG; UDAG;
Conventional
Financing.
CDBG; Sec. 312;
Sec.. 8; Sec. 10i;
221 (d) (4) ; 11 ft
Sec. 235; UMTA;
UDAG
Assistance offered to persons and; prop CDBG;;LEAP. (crime
erty only within the Overtown community Prevention)
boundaries.
Residential Improvement Program is a 50%-zr
match. Minor rehab (maximum $5,000) is
provided by program in in -kind services
such as painting.
Resources 5 Staff &
Programs Admin.
I. sBA
A. 7 (a)
B. XX
EOL
XX
, C. 502
D. (ME) SDIC XX XX
..
E. Surety Bon
•
". HUD XX
A. CDBG XX. XX
XX XX
B. XX
UDAG
C. 312 XX
D. 108
XX
XX
Loan
Fixed As-
sets
Direct Services
Financing
Light
Work Cap.
Inv
Re h ab
OVERTOWN: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND liESOURCES
Incentives & Support Mechanisms
Equity Public Loan Interest Operating
Financing L Improve. Guarantee Subsidies Subsidy
Subcontract business
Asst.. TA
Resources &
Programs
131. EDA, cont:
E. 304
F. LPW
IV. CSA
A. 1-D
V. OMBE
vi. City Budget
A. Gen. Rev.
Page 2.
OVERTOWN: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
Dire.ct Services Incentives & Support Mechanisms
Loan F inducing
Staff & Fixed As- Light Work Cap. Equity Public Loan Interest Operating Subcontract Business
Admin. sets Rehab Inv Financing Improve. Guarantee Subsidies Subsidy Asst. TA
c. G.O. Bonds
VII. Dade County
A.
. -; • -• • ' •
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
I. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)
A
7.(a) Loans - Regular Business Loans
1. Objective:: To aid stallbusinesses,'unable to obtain financing
froin private lending sources,° by way of loan guarantees.
2. Types of Assistance: Guaranteed/Insured Loans
3. Use and Use Regulations: To construct, expand or convert facil-
ities; to purchase building equipment or materials; for working cap-
ital.
4. .Eligibility Requirements: Small business independently owned;.
generally for manufacturers; wholesalers; retail and service concerns
whose revenues are not over $2 million; and agricultural enterprises.
5. Application and Assistance: No application deadline.:. Applicant
is notified by authorization letter from district SBA office within
60 days. 90% SBA Guarantee of private loan.
EOL - Economic Opportunity Loans
1.r 'Objective: To provide loans up to $100,000 to small businesses
owned':by'low-income or socially or• economically disadvantaged persons.
2. Types of Assistance:. Direct Loans;'Guaranteed/Insured Loans
advisory services and counseling.
3:"` Use and Use 'Restrictions: To assist in -establishing orstrength-
'
ening'small .businesses owned' by disadvantaged persons.
4. Eligibility Requirements: Disadvantaged persons who
denied the opportunity to acquire' financing through normal lending
institutions.
5. `. Application and Assistance same as A `(see . above) . EOL is act-
ually a special category of 7(a)'for minority and disadvantaged.with
less stringent guidelines.
. 502 Loans — Local Development Company (City -Wide Development
1. Objective: To make federal funds available to Local Development;
Companies to provide long-term financing to small businesses LDC's,
are intended to promote economic growth within specific areas.
. Types of Assistance:' Direct Loans; Guaranteed/Insured
Loans.
. Use and Use. Restrictions: To be used to purchase land` buildings,
machinery, and equipment or for constructing, expanding or 'modernizing
buildings. LDC's cannot provide loans to small businesses fdr re-
financing purposes or working capital.
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4. Eligibility Requirements: LDC must be incorporated under State
corporation statute, either on a profit_ or non-profit basis for the
purpose of promoting economic growth. Smallbusinesses must be in- '
dependently owned and operated for a profit in order to receive a loan
from the LDC.
5. Application and Assistance: Notice of approval or disapproval
shall be received 10 to 30 days after application has been filed.
10% of the project cost must be provided by the LDC. Loans are on a
progress payment basis. Each LDC $1 may be used to borrow $9 Federal.
SBIC - Small Business Investment Companies
1. Objective: To make equity and capital available.to the small
business community in order to make it easier for disadvantaged per-
sons to become owners of small businesses.
2.Types of Assistance: Direct Loans; Guaranteed/Insured Loans;
advisory services and counseling.
3. Use and Use Restrictions: To provide management and financial'
assistance on a continuing basis to small businesses by providing`
long-term loans, and/or by the purchase 'of their debt orequity,' type
securities.
4. Eligibility Requirements: Any chartered SBIC having a combined
capital and surplus of not less than $500,000. SBIC's must be chartered
as a corporation or limited partnership (private).
5. 'Application and Assistance: Notice of approval or disapproval
shall be received 60 to 90 days after application has been filed.
No application deadline. $3 or $4 for every dollar obtained from
private sources is matched. Use CD dollars to capitalize (ME)SBIC.
Surety Bonds - Bond Guarantees for Surety Companies
. Objective: To encourage the commercial surety market to make bonds
available to small contractors unable to obtain a bond without a guaran-
tee.
Tyne of Assistance: Guaranteed/Insured
3. Use and Use Restrictions: For contracts of $1 millon.,or'less
where bonding is required, but not available privately. Guarantee ;
covers up to 90% of surety losses on contract.
4. Eligibility Requirements: Surety companies must be certifie`.
Small contractor's gross annual receipts must be below $3,500,000 for
fiscal year..
5. Application and Assistance: Small contractor 'must `apply ;;directly
to an insurance agent for a surety bond. Insurance agent then con-
tracts surety company. Surety company deals directly with SBA ,re-
garding a guarantee. No application deadline.
II. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
A. Community Development Block Grants
1. Objective: To develop viable urban communities which include
decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expand economic
opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate incomes..
Grants determined by formula.
3. Use and Use Restrictions: Cities may undertake a wide range
activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic
development, and provision of improved community services and facilities.
Neighborhood -based nonprofit organizations, LDC'S, or SBIC'S may act as
sub -grantees to carry out revitalization or economic development projects.
Cities have discretion to establish priorities for the use of funds.
4. Eligibility Requirements: The primary beneficiaries of grants
rewarded to cities are low and moderate income residents..
5. Application and Assistance: Environmental factors must be taken into
account when preparing an application. ELS'S are necessary.
Every third year localities must submit a Communit:
Plan and a Housing Assistance Plan.
Every year localitiessubmit. an Annual Community Development Program, an
Annual Housing Action Program, and other required certifications
B. Urban Development Action` Grants (UDAG)'.
1 Objective: To assist severely distressed cities and urban counties in
alleviatiahysilnomic,deterioration through economic
developmentneighborhoodrevitalization.
Seeks to encourage private reinvestment in cities, by creating partnerships
among private enterprise and local communities and governments
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Development Housing
3. Use and Use Restrictions: Grants must. be in.support of,economic
development of. neighborhood revitalization. 'Assistance ,may'be used
to support new housing construction and activities eligibleunder CDB'S
program.
Funds may not be used for public services.
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4. Eligibility Requirements: Distressed cities and urban counties
meeting: minimum standards of physical and economic distress; has
demostrated results in providing housing for low and moderate income;
and providing equal opportunity in housing and employment for low and
moderate income person's and members of minority groups.
Environmental;Impact Statement (EIS)
5 Application and Assistance:
is required.
pand urban couties - January, April July
Deadlines: metropolitan
and October, small cities - February, May, August and November.
A firm commitment of private resources to the project is required.
312 -'Rehabilitation Loans
1. ,Objective: To provide funds for rehabilitation -of residential,
commercial , and other non-residential 'properties.
2 Type of Assistance: Direct Loans.
3. Use and Use Restrictions: Used; to finance the rehabilitation"
f property located in federaily assisted code enforcement areas, urban
renewal areas, and Urban Homesteading Areas
4. Eligibility Requirements: Owners'and/or tenants
assisted areas who have ability to repay'loans
in federally
5. Application and Assistance: Application must be submitted•while
federally assisted project is being carried out. 'SBA requires that 51%:
of the building be occupied by commercial uses in order to qua1f for
rehab funding. HUD has no restrictions pertaining to use. mixture.
108 Guarantee of Loans For the Acquisition or Rehabilitation of
1. Objective: Encourage land development in cities by making money
available relatively quickly for the financing.of acquisition or rehab
ilitation of real property. This, as opposed to making cities wait
for receipt of a given year's block grant entitlement, especially where
land development may be the key to an entire project.
2. Type of Assistance: Loan. Guarantees.
3. Use and Use Regulations: CDBG recipients are eligible for loan
guarantees to finance the following -,Acquisition of real property 'for
community and economic development purposes; rehabilitation of real
property owned 'or acquired' by local' government; Payment of related ex-
penses (interest, relocation, clearance, :and site improvements).
Property
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4. Eligibility Requirements: CDBG recipients. Approval is based
on compliance with the general goals of the Housing and Community Dev-
elopment Act. HUD will not make judgements with regard to the economic
viability of the project - this is left up to the local "government.
5. Application and Assistance: Application for the guarantee can
be made as part of the block grant proposal for a given year. If the
guarantee is sought subsequent to grant approval, the request can be
submitted as an amendment. A schedule for and source of repayment
must accompany the application. The repayment term is limited to,,
six (6) years.
The maximum amount that may be guaranteed is three ;(3)'times a.city!s•
annual entitlement grant. The local governmentmust in tern pledge
its current and future CDBG funds as security for the loan.
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III. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION,(EDA)
- Grants for Public Works and Development Facilities
Objective: To assist in the construction of public facilities
needed to initiate and encourage long-term economic growth in desig-
nated areas where economic growth is lagging behind the rest of the
nation.
Types of Assistance: Project Grants
3. Use and Use Regulations: Grants for public facility projects
that: improve the opportunities for establishment or expansion
of industrial or commercial activities; create additional long-term
employment opportunities; or benefit the long-term unemployed and
members of low-income families.
4. Eligibility Requirements:. Representatives of a redevelopment
area or a designated economic development center are eligible to
receive grants. Corp. and associations organized for profit are
not eligible. Unemployed and underemployed persons and/or .mem-
bens of low-income families must benefit from projects.
5. Application and Assistance: The basic grant may: be, up to 50%
of the project cost. Severely depressed areas that cannot match
Fed. funds may receive supplementary grants to raise the contrib-
ution up to 80% fo the project cost. Grants are distributed only
after all contracts for construction have been awarded.'
II - Loans. and Loan Guarantees
1. Objective: To sustain industrial and commercial viability in
designated areas by providing financial assistance to businesses
that create or retain permanent jobs. Too, provide financial as-
sistance to expand or establish plants in redevelopment areas for
projects not capable of securing terms and conditions that would
render the project financially feasible.
Types of Assistance: Direct Loans;
Use and Use Restrictions: Long-term business development loans
up to 65of the cost may be used for the acquisition of fixed as -
seta. Government will guarantee up to 90% of unpaid balance of
loans for the acquisition of fixed assets. Loans are also avail-
able for public works and development facilities.
4. Eligibility Requirements: Any individual, private or public
corporation provided that the funded projectis situated in an
eligible area, Program caters to larger business loans 0$500,000).
5. Application and Assistance: The federal participation in a
direct,fixed.asset loan may not exceed 65% of-project•fixed asset
cost. An LDC usually participates to the extent of 5%. The equity
the applicant must come up with ranges from 10% - 15%. The balance
typically comes` from a conventional loan.
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C. Title IX - Long Term Economic Deterioration Program
1. Objective: To assist areas in the development and imple-
mentation ofstrategies designed to reverse the; problems associated
With long term economic deterioration.
. Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
• Use. and Use Restrictions: Grants may be used for public
facilities, public services, business development, technical
assistance, training and revolving loan funds,. No. grants may
be made to a private, profitable enterprise.
4. Eligibility Requirements: A specific target area, experiencing
very high, unemployment, low per capita income, and/or chronic
distress eligible for receiving assistance.
Eligible applicatns to administer program are cities, -counties“,;
EDD'S, and non-profit organizations representing an elegible,area.
5. Application and Assistance: Appications must identify target
areas thedegree to which the strategy.will benefit the economically
blighted area and disadvantaged population, arid th'e relationship
to other related investments in the area.
A 25% matching share, cash `or..in-kind :is generally required.
Grants should be used to supplement or enhance economic -development
planning activities and will be short term..
Economic Development - Support for Planning Organizations.
1, . Objective: To develop multi -county district economic develop-
ment planning and implementation capabilities so that resources
will .be used to create full-time permanent jobs for; the unemployed .
in redevelopment areas.
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
3. Use and Use Restrictions: Grants are; used ;for staff:salaries;;
and other planning and administrative expenses of the economic;
development organization.
4. Eligibility Requirements: Areas designated as redevelopment
areas or in need of planning assistance areeligible to apply.
Areas of substantial and persistent unemployment are. eligible.
to receive grants.
5. Application and, Assistance:;
periodand may berenewed.
Grants are made, for.a.one'year
A minimum of25% must be obtained from Non -Federal sources in
of cash and in -kind contributions.
the
form
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E. Technical Assistance
1 Objective: To solve problems of economic growth in areas of.
substantial need through demonstration grants, feasibility studies,and management and
operational assistance.
2. Type of Assistance: Project
3 Use and Use Restrictions: Technical assistance is used to provide.
information, data, and know-how in evaluating and/or shaping specific
projects and programs related to economic development in depressed areas.
4. Eligibility Requirements: Most applicants are private non-profit
groups or state, municipal or county governments located ineconomically
depressed areas. Technical assistance is also given to small, private
business firms, but grants must be repaid.,
5. Application and Assistance:A contribution of 25% or more of total
cost in cash or in -kind is required of grantee.
F. OSP - Office of Special Projects
1. Objective: To assist local organizations and/or government to
develop comprehensive economic development strategies coordinated
with broader area activities to directly benefit residents in target
program areas.
2. Type of Assistance:` Grants Loans; Loan Guarantees.
3. Use and Use Restrictions:; Special projects are projects that are
carried out by community - based non-profit organizations or by an
Economic 'Development .District :'in.cooperation with such; provide .jobs
or other direct economic benefits to' disadvantaged groups and/or -
areas; and are planned in accordance with an overall local economic...
development program.
4. Eligibility Requirements: Urban neighborhoods that include high
unemployment and/or -low incomes, designated areas having an existing
neighborhood based organization which` carriers out economic strategies;
Economic Development Districts'which'represents areas of distress in .
conjunction with a community -based organization..
5. Application and Assistance: Economic Development -Districts that
are coordinating. with community -based organizations -must'.provide 25%
matching share.
Special projects must meet prescribed criteria determining area's
need and be for a designated area experiencing economic deterioration.
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Section 304 Grants - for Supplemental and Basic Funding of
Titles I,II, III, IV and IX Activities.
1. Objective: To provide funds which will enable governors` to
select projects which will assist in the construction of public
facilities that are needed to enhance long term economic growth
in areas where it is lagging.
2. Type of Assistance: Project Grants; Direct Loans
3. Use and Use Restrictions: Projects must: improve the opportunities
for establishment or expansiofl of industrial or cotrixnercial facilities;
create additional long term employmentopportunities; or benefit
the long term unemployed and members of low income families.
Project must be consistent with
9. Representatives of designated economic development areas or..
economic development,centers.,are eligible to receive grants and loans.
Unemployed; and underemployed persons and/or members` of low income
families must`. benefit from projects...
a State planning. process.
5. Application must demostrate how the project will have a
positive irnpact on the economic development process in the
community.
Governors select projects to be funded from their allocations,
which are apportioned based on'a-statutory formula.
The state must make a contribution of atleast 25% of the funds
used for supplemented grants and direct grants or loans.
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IV. COAMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (CSA)
Community Economic Development (Special Impact)
1. Objective: To promote special programs of assistance to.
private locally initiated community development Corporation's
(CDC'S) which: Are making an impact in reducing dependency,
chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in areas having
substantial numbers of low income persons; and are investing to
start, expand or locate enterprises so as to provide employment
and community ownership opportunities for residents in such areas.
2. Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
3. .Use and Use RestrictiOnS This program includes three
categories'; of activities: 1) Business Development Programs
a CDC may own or invest in businesses which provide employment,,
community ownershipand management training for residents, in
impact area, 2) CommunityDevelopment Programs - investments
directed to improving the physical environment or infrastructure;
and, 3) Training, Public Service Employment, and Social Service.
Programs a CDC may support these kinds of programs in conjuctions
with 1) and 2).
4. Eligibility Requirements: A CDC must be incorporated: and.controller
by residents of the impact'area.
Disadvantaged persons in the area selected for
are eligible to receive funds from the CDC.
5. Application. and Assistance:
CDC'S.
The community organization must provide: at least,l0% of total budget
grant in non -Federal Share'either in cash or in kind.
s.
implementation
V. 'OFE'ICE_OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Minority Business Development -Management and Technical Assistance.
1. Objective: To provide free management and technical.
assistance to economically and socially disadvantage individuals
who desire to start or operate a business.
2. Type of Assistance: Project Grants; Research Contracts.
3. Use and Use Restrictions: Grants and agreements to provide
advice and counseling in a wide range of areas pertinent to
operating or starting a business, assistance for demonstration
projects, and to support scientific research directed towards
solving problems affecting minority businesses.
4. Eligibility Requirements: No restrictions as to
be funded.
Disadvantaged individuals are to be beneficiaries of funded
recipients. Generally, those programs/businesses with five or
more paid employees, gross, receipts of $150,000, growth industries,
and businesses engaged in an industry in which minority business,
participation to date has been minimal are to be given top
priority.
Participation in neighborhood commercial revitalization programs
will also be a criterion for consideration.
5. Application and Assistance::?
submitted to the National' Office
Deadlines are as outlined in.the
Business Daily.
Range for approval or'disproval;i
State and local governments are to provide 25%
contribution in either cash or kind.
All applications are to be
Federal Register and Commerce'
from 3-6 months.
non-Federa
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VI.
ommercial Revitalization Program
Objective: To develop in overall strategy to.
revitalize deteriorating commercial areas, thereby.
increasing retail trade, buildinga favorable climate.
forfuture investment, and reinstilling neighbor
hood pride.
Types of Assistance:
Program; advising services
nical assistance.
3-. 'Use and Reuse Restri'ctions: Program.implemented:
within the 18 target areas, as identified by county
planners.
The County willmake a grant to the merchant up to
$`�-6, 000 maximum for improvements- so thatthe -monthly
payment to a lending institution for a loan is `equi-
valent to the total loan at 3% interest.
4`. Eligibility Requirements,: Commercial areas
of a neighborhood nature within CD target areas.
_Any -area merchant, tenant, or owner based,on`the
recommendation of the merchants associations'
5. Application and Assistance: The merchants -
association .will assist merchants in filling out
loan 'applications for the job, less the grant
amount.
Loans will be disbursed as predetermined,by
each participating bank or lending institution
The County will disburse the grant -payment upon
final inspection of the project.
Rehabilitation Loan Program
1. Objective: To provide rehabilitation assist-
ance to merchants who have been denied the opportU-
nity torequire financing through conventional
lending institutions.`
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Addendum 7
(Excerpted from
Dade County
Study)
HISTORY -'OF THE'.OVBRTOWN AREA
1896 was a"landmark year for Dade County as a whole,
area's rapidlyexpanding black
but particularly for the
community. It was the year that heralded the
beginning of Miami's transformation from clusters of pioneer settlements into
a major
metropolitan area. Henry Flagler, encouraged by Julia Tuttle, had
begun the extension of the FloridaEast Coast Railway into the newly incorporated
City of"Miami. The ensuing activity provided'an abundance of•.jobs'where..there
•
Many black men ..and 'their families'some`:looking'
had previously been few.'
for
from the harsh realities of the Civil War Reconstruction aftermath in
the South, moved to Miami as word of employment spread. The promise of work
was real enough. There were tracks to be laid, roads to be built,; and hammocks
cleared, but as for the
wary hopes of those seeking escape from the increasing
national trend towards racist terrorism, the`. emerging City of Miami would,
re9 re
ttably,..provide little, in the way of refuge. Through the use o
land deeds and segregation statutes many 0
restrictive
the white city fathers and mothers
forced the establishment of what came to be kn
of Dade County just
northwest of the original
own'as Colored: Town, a' small' section
boundaries of Miami. It: was the
only area in which blacks: were allowed to buy land.
racial tensions and
municipal neglect, within a few
develop, a lively business
However, despite ",poverty,
decades the
district and subculture'` all its own.
community would
It ran
Avenue G was one of the earliest thoroughfares forged by Flagler's men.
through;, the center of what was then call Colored Town. By,1905 this half mile
strip boasted a number of businessesincluding various general stores, a grocery
an ice cream parlor and
physicians,
his home.
drugstore.
Dr. Solomon Frazier,
in Miami, operated the pharmacy out-0
He and Dr. William B."Sawyeru'
one of the earlies black
a building that also
served as
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, among others, started the Christian Hospital in 1914, the only hospital
in Miami that would care for blacks. The industrial Reporter, the first
local black community newspaper Wasalso established. The Mt. Zion
Baptist Church and St. Agnes Episcopal. Church were two of the earliest
placesof worship. During the next few years many more stores as well a
social and spiritual centers would open their doors. Mr.
Kelsey: Pharr moved
with his family to Miami in 1914 and opened a funeral parlor servingall of
Miami's black communities.. He alsostarted the Lincoln Memorial Park,..
where many of thearea's pioneers are buried.
There was a puLlic school in Colored Town in 1896 known as !'School
Number Two", but it was crowded and severely lacking in health and edu-
cational facilities. Not until 1927,'with the opening of. Booker T.
Washington School, did the area have 'a high school." Much of the slack
left by the city in the development of community resources was taken up
by public spirited residents such as Florence Gaskins, Julia Bayler and
others who founded ,a variety of social and service clubs.
Mr. Dana A. Dorsey, who came to Miami in 1896 with the railroad, opened
an early dry goods store on Avenue G and went on from there to amass the
largest real estate holdings of any black man in the county. He became the
community's first black nil alionaire. His"numerous :enterprises `"included the
=
Dorsey Hotel, a popular gathering place in the 1920'.s not was the only
success,tul businessman in Colored Town, however. As tourism grew in Miami
and with the development of Miami Beach, the influx into the black com-
munity increased. Because itwas forced to be, in large part, self-sufficient
far more heterogeneous blend of economic levels existed within the area
than; does today. Besides:11r. Dorsey's and kelsey Pharr's there were a
number of thriving businesses.; Richard Toomey; had:. opened a law office on
Avenue G and was involvedin several.. other projects. The Rev.; Samuel
Sampson, Dr. Alonzo P. Holly, 1,1..J.`Bodie and Henry:` Reeves formed.. a printing
companyand put out a newspaper called the Miami Sun It was the forerunner
of the still_active Miami Times which was started in 1923 The Mary
E1izabeth Hotel was opened in 1918 by Dr`. Sawyer: It soon became thy. center
of social functions in, the community in addition to providing relatively
swank accomodations for its guests. In 1919,Ge..der.Walker's Lyric Theater
was opened offering movies and live productions. It was considered "the
most beautiful building in town".
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In 1921 the street names in Miami were changed and Avenue G became;
Second Avenue.; Some confusion also ekisted about the name of Miami's black
district. The original name was Colored Town, Later Father John Culmer.,
rector of St. Agnes Church from 1929 to 1963, attempted to have the name
changed to "Washington Heights!' In.the 1940's "Overtown" Was the popular
appellation for the 2nd 'Avenue district.- 0vertown had a number of sub-.
districts such as Good Bread Alley between 13th and 14th Streets which was
known, rather'notot'iiusly, for low quality shot gun housing and high
crime. In 1970 planners renamed the area Culmer, but it is still referred
to occasionally bysome of its earlier names.
the 1940's-,Overtown was experiencing its heyday. Black performers
that were a large draw for the Miami Beach hotels were not allowed to stay
in those hotels 'themselves. Entertainers including Lena Horne, Louis
Armstrong, Marion Anderson and Nat "King' Colestayed at hotels or private
residences in Overtown and also performed in various clubs along 2nd Ave.,
which came to be known as "Little Broadway".
In more- recent years Calmer;has "experienced. a serious declin•e as
community envronment,.but,that spirit • does;stilh;exist to some degree:
Relaxed segregation Paws that .encouraged whi".te owned businesses to compete
for black dof:lars-struck a serious blow to the district bussn• esse
Expanded education and job<opportunities,' combined with the `deteriorating
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physic condition of the ne•ighborhaod and a'n• area, ;of freeways that
razed a large area; at .the heart of the Calmer area, have all caused a,
migration. into integrated middle class ;areas This has resulted in;a
decline in the black.population of Culnier.- There remains however, a large
degree of commun i.ty .pride i n' .regard to the local ;history Al though p bans
for redevelopment are being made, a fairly.high:concentration of'earIy.
buildings remain to.tel:l,the rich and. varied story of Miami!sblack,
population.
The Culnier-Overtown area is the earliest .black settleinent..within° t
original city of tliami'. Many of the sites that were built.;during
formative years sti 11 remain, evidence of the descentof its settlers,`
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• as examples of Florida Cracker and Bahamian architecture abound. Both of ,
these vernacular types are based on the simple response of these common
people to the hot climate of their places of origin. The modest, one
story •frame construction Florida Cracker, with its use of the large front
porch, serving as shelter from the hot sun is seen at its best at 1705
N.W. 3 Avenue, the houge of the first blacksmith in •the area. The Bahamian
type, a two story, frame construction house with a double tiered porch
across the entire front, has many fine examples in the area, the 1200 block
of N.W. 1 Place being one of the best representatives.
Another sign of the early community still found in several small
clusters is the shotgun row hous.es. These small, modest structures, one
room wide, one room deep, allwith front porches, still stand as evidence
of the early ulow-income housing projects" of thearea.
Due to time, neglect and disrepair, many of the early structures may
be in poor or deteriorated condition. As mentioned earlier, the Survey
evaluation is not based on present physical condition, economic feasibility
or structural soun'kess. Consequently,,sorne of the sites recommended as
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being of major significance may not prove feasible for preservation
without large expenditures of money due to the advanced degree of di lapi
dation or structural failure
Taking the specific case of the shotgun houses, and considering
their abundance in the area, while it may be desirable to preserve some of
these clusters as housing units, an alternative might be to retain the
evidence of their history by selecting some of those clusters for adaptive
re -use as ro.s of small shops specializing in goods typical of the character
and flavor of the area.
Likewise, the early commercial hub of Culmer-Ove.rtown, along N W 2
Avenue and 3 Avenue, retains many of its original structures. Although
in many instances these are greatly altered or of no niajor architectural
merit, these sites do have a great deal of historical significance, like
the Lyric Theater, the Rockland Palace and Dr. Frazier's home and office,
and through commercial revitalization and tools such as facade easenlents,
some of the major sites in these areas could be preserved and made tO
COCXI St with new planned developinent.
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S.H
BLACK ARCHIVES, HISTORY and RESEARCH FOUNDATION
of SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
JOSEPH CALEB COMMUNITY COMPLEX
5400 NORTHWEST 22nd AVENUE
MIAM1, FLORIDA 33142
Telephone: (305) 638.6064
41-Sites
CULMER AREA
(OVERToWN )
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Brags (Early Builder) 229 N.1.I. 12th Street
f��orltOOnery;, 11 N.W. 1st Place
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1747 N.W. 3rd
Temple,
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St. Agnes Church, 1750 N.W.'3rd Ave.
Boyd Estate, 1142 N.W. 1st Court
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Primitive Churc
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1300 N.W. lst Place
Brown':a: Fes , 218 N.W. 14t11 Terr.
James Kober. is B3,ta
Phylll3
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Brown 'Es tate,
H.:Deveaux, 1512 N.W. '1st Court
Brown, 1527 N.1.1. 1st ' Court
Gladys
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1700 N.W 3rd ;Ave (First ;blacksmith
Vera Wilson, 1629 N.W.
L. Call, 1631 N.W. 1st
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41 Sites of Historical significanc,, (contld)
17. E. Johnson, 1627 N.W. 2nd. Ave.'
18. EbL,t,nt-.)zc.lr 1%'I.E. Church, 10112 N.W. 2nd Ave.
19. Love and Charity Building, 227 N.W. 9th
20. First 4.(.14'.0.A. site, 1.00 N.W. 3rd Ave.
21. J. & S. Builditir?,. , 227 ,D1.W. 9th Street
22. Warchis Res., 255 N.W. 9th Str
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23. D.A. r-)or-9eY Res., 250 N.W. 9tti Aye.
24. Lyric Theatre, 819 N.W. 2nd Ave.
25. Mary Eliza.'oet.-,h Hotel 6:56 N.W. 2nd Ave.
26. Berrian App., 8th and 31.'d Ave. 27. Ave.
S.M. Frazier Builciir47,, llth St.and 2nd 23Clyde 1U1-lens, 17321 uth street
29. Greater 1.Disthe1 A.M.E. Church, 245 11.W. 8t11 St.
30. B.TOWO Sc.thool, 1200 N.W.bth Ave.
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32. Charles Wii1itiui, 1370 N.W. 6th Ave.
33. Res 1.377 N.W. -6th Ave.
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37. Strac',hari. Res., 577 N.14,-l3th Street
38. Strotter Res., 5113 N.W.-1.3t,i-i-Street
39. 171 N.W.' llth Terrade,. ,S.11.
40. Dorsey Library
41. "Colored Precinct"
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GOALS
OBJECTIVES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
I. Maintain existing
businesses
viable
II. Promote new business.,
development,; as exist-
ing market demand and
future market potential
dictates — especially
targetting minority=
owned enterprises
To promote the attainment of`optimum,pro-
ductivity and earning - -potential of existing`
businesses in Overtown.
2. To encourage and promote joint public/private
efforts geared towards raising the earning°
potential and productivity of existing busi
nesses. Availability of vocational and pro-
fessional training is necessary to strengthen
the resident employment base of the community.
Greater income means more spending which dic-
tates further job creation.
3 Encourage conservational remodeling of build-
ings within the existing commercial areas where
economically feasible.
Centralize the existing commercial strips, in
Overtown as the principal shopping space for
community residents` and promote commercial
development of other types only in well -
planned groupings capable of benefiting local
commercial shopping strips.
2. Encourage the full participation of minority
Business Enterprises commercial redevelop-
ment and Rapid Transit activities in Over-
town; and promote the development of training
programs responsive to the special needs of
small and minority entrepreneurs and a more
effective and efficient utilization of exist-
ing business development program resources.
Assess technical assistance needs of area businesses, de-
needed'services througha community based organization.
Promote the development of cooperative or joint commercial
and industrial, ventures between the public and private
sectors which include Minority Business enterprises
where appropriate opportunities exist.
Assess financial assistance needs of area businesses and
develop a financial incentives program designed to stabilize
_existing businesses.'-
Develop and implement a marketing strategy designed to re-
duce the flow of consumer expenditures out of the area.
Relocate viable businesses at locations that they may bene-
fit from revitalization and transit development activities.
Conduct a detailed market demand analysis to identify ser-
vice gaps and types of new businesses which can be developed
in the Overtown area, and develop appropriate marketing pro-
grams to facilitate the attraction of new businesses and
investment.
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lop a service plan of assistance coordination, and provide
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Require:new commercial development to meet criteria of good
design,; ample on -site parking, And appropriate landscaping
and screening.from adjoining residential uses.
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GOALS
II. (continued)
III. Encouragelending
institutions to
collectively or
individually develop,
sponsor, and finance
community redevelop-
ment projects/programs
in the Overtown Community..:
OBJECTIVES
3. Develop procedures for the disposition of pub -
licly acquired land for redevelopment purposes
which provide requirements and/or incentives for
community residents and property owners to parti-
cipate in physical redevelopment projects and
to benefit from employment opportunities generated
through redevelopment.
Provide opportunity for community residents,
through a community based development organi-
zation, to implement physical redevelopment
projects of a commercial, industrial, or resi-
dential type.
To promote the development of strategies;to..
combat disinvestment and red -lining in the
Overtown community by persuading lending insti
tutions based upon sound economic reasoning to
make loans for commercial and residential ex
pansion in Overtown and assisting existing
businesses to package loan requests.
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
3. Organize a business and property owner's association
and/or a local development corporation or community
development corporation to focus on promoting minority
business enterprises in conjunction with commercial re-
development and Rapid Transit ventures.'
4. Monitor and evaluate proposals relating, to thes,redevel-
opment area to ensure that prospective ,developers adhere
guadh
to the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
lines of the Federal Government..
Establish procedures which. will ensure that Minority
Business Enterprises have an opportunity to compete for
development contracts related to the, redevelopment area
and Rapid Transit Development.
Maximize the use of available federal, state and, and
local program. resources to promote economic develop dnt
and revitalization in.Overtown.
Coordinate efforts for Minority Business Enterprise
development through minority based
national
alr nand
Commerce,
local
organizations such as the Miami -Dade
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the National Black Chamber of Commerce, and other minor-
ity organizations pursuing these objectives.
To identify and coordinate all types of financial assis-
tance needed for redevelopment projects/programs with
the public and private sectors (financial institutions).
Coordination should especially be promoted with institu-
tions receiving deposits from the City of Miami Community
Development Block Grant, pension funds. and other funds
generated from Federal, State and Local agencies.
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GOALS
OBJECTIVES
III. (continued)
IV. To promote the avail
ability and accessibility,
of employment, giving
special emphasis to
finding methods that
increase the partici-
pation in the labor
force of existing re-
sidents in Overtown
who have had limited
participation in the
past, especially the
hardcore unemployed.
2. To Provide assistance and encouragement to mer-
chants to upgrade their physical structures and
to improve business opportunities.
Reduce the unemployment rate in the Overtown`
conununity,'especially, for the hard' core:.unem-
ployed.
Increase employment as well as the stability
and quality -of employment for the existing
labor force in Overtown by capitalizing on
the area's proximity to employment centers
such as the CBD, the Government Center, the
Civic Center, the Garment Center, and the
Midtown -Omni area.
Establish a mechanism whereby the residents
of the Overtown community could be guaranteed
employment/training with new businesses
created through redevelopment/transit activities.
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
2. To encourage all financial institutions which engage
in lending to Overtown residents and businesses to:
a) Accept and provide equal consideration ofloan
applications of qualified borrowers without regard
to race, religion, sex, marital status, nationality,
or geographic location of the property.
b) Follow lending and underwriting criteria which will
foster the accomplishment of the objectives of rede-
velopment, within the limits of funds available to
the institution; and the requirements for a good
credit standing, a proper, and an appropriate diver-
sification of the institutions assets.
c) Disclose sufficient information by census tract to
document that the demand for loans by qualified
applicants from Overtown is being met and that red-
lining is not being practiced.
d) Actively foster, encourage and assist individuals in
acquiring and improving a home within their means.
Contribute to the public understanding of the pro-
cesses of acquiring real property and the advantages
and responsibilities of home ownership. .
Establish a job training/retraining program to be geared
towards expanding opportunities for the residents in the
labor force.
Increase the utilization of Adult Education Programs and
opportunities to develop, employable job skills.
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IV. (continued)
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
OBJECTIVES
Sensitize.major.;employers ;to'the employment needs
oE existingiresidents.
Encourage residents to participatein, educational
and skill training;programsto improve their
productivity and income.':
Encourage individual: residents to, become indepen-
dent: from financial assistance programs through
employment.
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GOALS
Create a balanced socio-economic'
mix in the Culmer area, and+increase
the proportion of moderate and
middle:.
income households.
HOUSING
OBJECTIVES
l-a Plan' for. the attractioir of moderatt a td,
middle incomut e.households.withodiminishiny.
opportunities for the ex is Ling pool tdtiOn
b. Create new opportunities for households '
presently residing in Culmer,who desire
expanded residential choices.
c. Plan to accomodate overall grOwthin the
Culmerarcain the number c:f additional moderate
and middle income households expectedito reside
in the community.
. Emphasize the use of existing standard.and
rchabilitatcd'housing in the Culmer area for
r'
meeting low income housing needs.
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RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
-a For any additional. housing for
existing low income families
the Culmer area, the City should
promote programs which provide
the housing on an economically
integrated basis.
b.. Increase the quantity of new high
quality construction in the
Culmer area.
1) Increase the supply of housing
for all income groups by buil-
ding new units to accomodate
moderate and middle income
families.
c. The City should encourage new
private housing construction for
moderate and middle income
occupancy.
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MOUSING
OfJECTIVES RECOMMENDED.PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
Stress Rehabilitation of existing housing 2 a. .Improve maintenance of existing properties'
units where economically feasible. by ,tenants and owners.
Minimize displacement and: providethe
opportunity for existing residents- to
continue to. live in the area.
Improve landlord/tenant-rPla*io^ships.
2. Establish or designate an
administrative office responsible
for facilitating housing conser-
vation and rehabilitation activity.
This office would aid in the
implementation process by:
a. Developing a priority system and a
plan which will provide for the
improvement of all rehabilitable
housing.
b. Setting annual rehabilitation goals
in order that rehabilitable structm
res can be improved in the near
future.
c. Establishing demolition gcals so
that dilapidated units can be
removed within a given time frame.
d. Functioning as the housing ,
coordinator in each neighborhood
and oroan'zi^g, in conjunction with
the community based organization(s)
conservation, rehabilitation,
demolition, new construction, relo-
cation financing, and capital
improvement in order that a thoroui
approach to neighborhood improvemet
can occur.
Establishing a public information
program aimed at providing citizens
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GOALS'
Remove all residential and:. non=resident ial.
structures ;that cannot be rehabilitated.
OBJECTIVES
Design and activate programs:aimed at
working with neighborhood groups to. ,
improve the quality of the environment.
Improve code enforcement to protect health
and safetyof residents..
Develop an approach .to:codc.compli'ance,which -:
would both improve the housing situation and,
be .responsive to. the needs of, both, consumers
and property.owners.
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
with adequate information concer-
ning the extent of deteriorating,
possible alternative actions
and the availability of federal,
state, and local support programs.
. Monitoring and evaluating rehabili-
tation activities, insuring that
the improved housing units are
structurally sound, safe, clean and
desirable places to live.
Encourage the rehabilitation of
non-residential property.
3-a. Eliminate the overlapping func-
tions of the building,housing,
fire and health codes.
b. Relocation services for households
being displaced by public actions
should be made available to assist
these residents in finding and
moving to adequate dwellings:
c. Design and activate a code enfor-
cement program aimed at working
with neighborhood group/orga-
nizations to improve the quality
of the environment.
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GOALS
Promote orderly useof land.
in Culmer.
To`orient the design andilayout off
Overtown to"express the unity of the
area as a.whole.and of its major pants.
A sense; of order should underlie the
the variety of functions and.. activities'
- with'the;.area:and provide a :framework
for them.
Promote the development of -;land within
.the Culmer,community';only for the
following land uses:
1).;:Commercial Use
2). Off�ceservice Use_
3), Audience Support -Entertainment
Use.
4). 'Supporting Coinmereial,Services Use
LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION
ODJECTIVEs
1-a. Future developments should be planned in
relation to the Government Center, the,
Civic Center, the Garment Center, the proposed
New Town in Town, and the Omni so asto promote
convenient movement of pedestrians and, where
necessary. goods between them with a minimum
of reliance upon, or conflict with, vehicular
movement.
b. Existing businesses dealing in the same or
similar merchandise or services should be
grouped together, if they do more business
when located adjacent or in proximity to
each other than they would.if widely scattered.
2-a. The physical layout of Overtown should -be
consistent with other stated objectives such.
as to make the area as interesting and varied
as possible.
b. Residential and commercial areas should. reflect
high standards lighting. treatment.
3-a. Commercial Development
i., Encourage new or -relocated retail anchors
to-be..located:in,- such .a manner as to create
the maximum amount, ofpatron exposure...,
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
1-a. Groups of activities should be
arranged andconnected to minmize
the need for vehicular movements
and to avoid establishment of
conflicting activities.
Coordinated, :multi purpose develop-
ment of entire blocks should be
encouraged within the redevelopment
area.
2-a. Create a distinctive, interesting,
and attractive community, sym-
bolizing the vitality and unity of
Overtown as a major point of orien-
tation to the people of the City of
Miami and Dade County..
2-b_ Establish and design vehicular
routes geared towards reflecting
the importance, image, and quality
of the area.
3-a.
1.
Coordinate site development
wherever, possible, including
elimination of unnecessary streets
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5). Office -Institutional
Residential Use:.
6). Wholesale and:related'. Use
7). Moderate and high density
Residential Use
8). Public -Open Space Use
LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBJECTIVES':.
Provide sites for; secondary shopping
goods, services,and convenience goods
establishments.'
Promote the establishment; of an area, to :serve
as the high -density administrative, financial,
and business sector in Culmer will
complement activity in and adjacent to the
Government Center. the Downtown area, and
the proposed New Town in. Town. .Among these are
other public, private, and semi-public orga-
nizations having a relationship primarily to
public agencies and services...
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
in order to achieve economical
use of land, efficent building
design, appropriate intermixture
of complimentary activities,
integrated parking. pedestrian
arcades. and plazas and open
spaces.
,2. Designate land use suitable
to locate shopping goods selling
one stop, usually high -bulk
products such as appliances radios,
television sets, furniture, landwaie
and office supply stores; conve-
nience goods, such as food and
drugstores that cater largely to
personal needs and require easy
access; offices, including banks
and utility companies, professional
personal. and business services,
including beauty parlors, dry
cleaning establishments, and cleri-
cal services, and fraternal
organizations.
3-b.
1. Provide land for new office service
sites to strengthan the economy
and attractiveness of Overtown
between NW 5th and NW llth Streets.
Office development should be planned
to be supported by relocated retail
and service uses.
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LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBJECTIVES
Promote maximum opportunity for safe,
pleasant. and convenient pedestrian,
movement within thearea and between then
Government Center and New Town in Town.
and Downtown.
Encourage operation of entertainment and
related enterprises to create interest and
variety:
Establisha site for a regional center for
entertainment activities which "will retain
as much as possible a sense of Afro-American
tradition".
RFC �Dpp pRgrunreS/STRATEGIES
2. Land designated for office
use should be developed to offer
space for administrative head-
quarters for regional. national
and international firms; financial
institutions; business and profe-
ssional services; merchandise
display; restaurants; and retail
stores of limited size.
1.
Designated land to be utilized for
exposition and cultural facilities
and for expansion as needed.
2. Designate land for transient lodging
facilities; facilities for the visu-
al and performing arts such as movie and legitimate theatres; res-
taurants and retail facilities that
are thematically connected with
hotel entertainmenacivities.
store;
such as specialtyshops.
musical instrument stores. and re-
cord shops; convention halls;
exhibition halls; music halls. and
other cultural buildings.
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LAUD USE AND TRANSPORTATION
Su porting Commercial Service.Area
Provide an area for secondary shopping, and
convenience goods establishments and all types
of services to offices and businesses.
Expansion of sites for services supporting
central office and commercial activities
which now exist and creation of sites for
those which may be displaced through rede-
velopment or otherwise be attracted to the-
area.
RECOMMENDED PR ,Rj1MS/STRATEGIES
3-d.
1. Establish land uses for shopping
establishments selling one -stop,
high -bulk products, such as
furniture and appliances; conve-
nience shopping establishments
providing for daily needs such as
food and drugs, hardware and
gasoline; professional services,
such as research, testing and
health and welfare services; 5on5u
mer services, such as personal -
development centers, laundromats;
communication services such as
television studios and newspapers;
and business service types, such as
photo stating, lithographing,
janitorial service, linen supply,
electrical repair, plumbing and
heating, and typewriter repair.
2. Locate commercial structures so
as to minimize the barrier effect
of 1-95 and SR 836 expressways.
In addition appropriate use should
be made of space available under
the expressways.
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LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBJECTIVES
Residential Areas
To provide housing for persons working
in or desiring proximity to the Central
Business Districts. the Omni, the Garment
Center, the Civic Center. and the Government
Center.
Promote only moderate and high density.,
new development since construction:.of new
Single family dwelling s is<.not"feasible
in Culmer:
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
3-e. residential
1. Provide for inner city
development to be compatible with
surrounding uses. Whenever possib t
unneeded local streets should be
removed so that superblooks could
be created permitting greater eco-
nomic and aesthetic opportunities
for residential development.
2. Designate the use of appropriate
land for churches, parks,
community centers, small retail
shops, and services to meet daily
convenience needs, schools and
colleges, medical facilities, and
similar compatible and related
activities.
Determine the approximate number
of new residents to Culmer and
plan for a compatible number of
residential units consisting of a
variety of housing types.
Prohibit the construction of
single family housing in Culmer
through zoning for highest
densities for residential areas.
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LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION
wholesale Related Area
1. Provide sites for wholesale and related
establishments whose customers are
concentrated in adjacent 'areaswhere the,:'
merchandise volume handled physically 1s
small, and contact with"businessmen
important.
This area should provide direct access,;;
to routes and major streets forincoming
goods and outgoing deliveries.
Public-0 enSapce;Use
Provide adequate land for open-:areas,to serve;•
a variety_of monumental.<.aesthetiC, and
recreational purposes.
5.
RECOMMENDED ROGRAMS/SRATEGIES
Provide land for medium to high
density housing for professional
managerial people, and for all
income groups who prefer to
locate in near Downtown Miami.
Small retail shops to meet daily
convenience needs may be provided.
3-f.
1. Designate land use where
appropriate for wholesaling
proper, such as merchant
wholesalers, manufactureres sales
branches, and assemblers and a
limited number of trucking -
warehousing establishemtns.
2. The wholesale and related area
should be planned as an
integrated development. with
attention given to ammenity
within the development and in
adjoining areas.
Provide land for governmental,
recreational and landscaped
open -;space.
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GOALS
1. Develop a comprehensive transportation-
system for Culmer which would place
emphasis on the importance of. the,
Community and should be devised for
anticipated development/redevelopment
on a rational basis.
LAUD USE AND TRANSPDRTAT►oU
OBJECTIVES
g ,
Z Future areas should consider expected
growth within the community
. plan an.efficent transportation system
for Culmer which emphasizes`and.takes
advantage of the rapid transit system
and other viable alternatives to the
automobile for both access and circulation.
which would maximize convenience and"dependac
bility while minimizing individual cost and
time.
Convenient peak hour access to the community
from:all sectors of the City and County
should be provided by roads and public
transit.
Re.0•rflnuc7cTRATEGIES
Based upon projections for
•
future growth and development
for Culmer, provide additional
land where necessary for
expansion of needed facilities
or open space where necessary.
Program improvements necessary
to serve existing and new
developments.
b. Direct improvements toexisting
streets needing to be rebuilt to
generate desirable changes in
land use and related activities.
c: Provide safe and efficent
circulation within the community.
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GOALS
Provide adequateparking for.
and residential areas
commercial
Provide a transportation system; which
will:" enhancethe environmental quality
in:Culmer; minimize air and noise;pollution, -
and'pose minimal disruption to the desired,
physicalpattern.and:appearance of. the
community.
-a.
LAUD USE AUD TRANSPORTATION •
OBJECTIVES
Provide access to a limited supply of?
parking facilities.
All existing residential and commercial.
areas should be.served .with parking.
3-a Design the transportation system to support
and encourage the revitalization of'Culmer
neighborhoods and,new inner city residential
construction.
Priority consideration should be given to,
transportation improvements which: 1) increase
accessibility to services andiactivities; and
2) enhance individual, and community social and".
economic opportunities.
b.
RECOMMENDED-PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
2-a. Ensure adequate police pro-
tection and traffic control,
car. ticketing,: and illegal
parking control..
b Provide parking for existing
residential and commercial
areas where appropriate. New
residential and commercial
developments should be provided
with on -site parking. '
3 a. Eliminate through traffic on
streets designed to serve
residential neighborhoods.
b. Provide facilities for adequate
traffic circulation in designated
commercial and office service areas
:Reduce the number of obsolete,
substandard, or vacant commercial
`_and industrial structures extending
along arterial streets.
d Consolidate existing viable
neighborhood shopping areas.
e. Ensure that potential conflicts
between mixed land -uses. especially
industrial -commercial land -uses
and adjacent residential uses (in
terms of traffic. noise, dirt.
odors) are properly controlled.
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LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
ODJEC7.IVES
Increase the amount of open space
in residential areas now subject
to excessive building area coverage
and population densities.
Maintain a high level of govern-
mental housekeeping services,
including street and sidewalk re-
pair, street lighting, refuse co-
llection, rodent and vermin control
and neighborhood beautification
and landscaping.
h. Maintain all public buildings and
facilities (including schools,
libraries and cultural facilities,
recreation facilities, hospitals
and medical facilities, government
offices) in sound condition.
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GOALS.
Provide adequate community Facilities,
maintenance
and Services aimprOve.the'
nd -
and operation of existing faciities..
and services. .
•
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Improve City Services to Culmer.
Assure that neighborhood residents have
access to needed services.
Provide Park and recreational facilities
and programs to meet the needs of all sectors
of the existing and projected populatjon.
Encourage the provision of needed physical
Mr= .011TC11 =nesitrasairneaeducational
Eaci
Improve maintenance and operation.of
recreational facilities.
Provide Securi tIr home. 1:ousilesses
and inthe neighl:Iorhoo2.
d.
•
. Emphasize criminal prevention.
Reduce the existing high crime rate in the
area.
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RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/STRATEGIES
1. Improve the quality of education.
Improve access to health Services.
3. Plan for establishing additional
day care centers in Culmer-
li. Demonstrate the need for Booker T.
Washington Senior High School.
Provide an effective and
responsible management structure
for existing and future
recreational and cultural
facilities.
Establish a crime prevention
program which should involve
community residetns, businessman
and property owners.
Coordinate with the police
department in any major crime
prevention efforts.