HomeMy WebLinkAboutPower U_Presentation3Development Pressures and
the Need for Low -Income
Housing Options in
Overtown
The University of Miami School of Law
Center for Ethics & Public Service
Community Economic Development and Design Clinic
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Key Components of
Exemplary Low -Income
Housing
✓ Meets Tenant and Community Needs
✓ Rates Within Reach of all Segments
of the Population
✓ Incorporates the Character of the
Community
✓ Beautifully Designed
Meets Tenant and Community Needs
First Floor Space
occupied by the
Village Library,
complete with public
meeting room,
computers &
Internet access.
Burnham Building
Irvington, New York
Meets Tenant and Community
Needs
Winchester Greens,
Richmond, VA
❑ A revitalized federally
subsidized project with
240 units and large
number of households
headed by single
mothers now has:
➢ On -site child-care
center and adult
education and training
classes
➢ On -site branch bank
➢ On -site library branch
➢ Food cooperative
Rates Within Reach of all Segments
of the Population
Cedar Forest Apartments
Tampa, Florida
➢ 200 units: 40 one -
bedroom, 160 three -
bedroom
➢ 85% of the units are
targeted for 60`)/0AMI
➢ 15% of the units are
targeted for 35`)/0AMI
➢ Accepts Section 8
vouchers
➢ Amenities include
laundry room,
playground, pool and
fitness pool
Rates Within Reach of All
Segments of the Population
Cricket Court Commons
Philadelphia, PA
➢ 228 units in eight
buildings
➢ 143 units designated for
low-income senior
citizens, single adults
and families
➢ Market rate units are
interspersed throughout
the project
Rates Within Reach of All
Segments of the Population
➢ 49 total units targeting
those earning between
30-50% of AMI
➢ 21 units target tenants
who are homeless and
or disabled
➢ 40% of the units have
Project -based Section 8
rental assistance
Pantages Apartments
Seattle, Washington
Incorporate the Character of
Community
Maintaining the
integrity and feel of
the existing
neighborhood by
adopting similar
styles and materials.
Orchard Village & Oak Hill,
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Incorporate the Character of
the Community
Field Street
Detroit, Michigan
Traditional building
designs used in new
projects fit
seamlessly with the
surrounding
community.
Beautifully Designed
Mural Incorporates
local artists' work
into design
reflecting the
character and
culture of the
neighborhood
Pinnacle View
Miami, Florida
Beautifully Designed
Incorporating
aspects of local
residents' cultural
heritage into design
and decor.
La Ramona Morales
Memorial Apartments
Benson, Arizona
Beautifully Designed
Partnership with a for -
profit developer and the inclusion
of retail space on the ground floor
allowed for more units with room
for larger families
The Views at 270
Los Angeles, CA