The Gardens/Nile Gardens Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Opa-locka Task Force Meeting February 7, 2012
Agenda Overview of the Choice Neighborhoods (CN) program and grant requirements Opa-locka CN planning structure Housing People/Education Neighborhood Industrial/Economic Development Next steps Meeting schedule Break into individual committees
Choice Neighborhoods Initiative New HUD initiative that focuses on the comprehensive transformation of distressed housing, residents and the surrounding neighborhood Key requirements: One-for-one replacement of housing units Mixed-income community Residents right of return Comprehensive network of services Improved educational outcomes for all ages Resident and community engagement Experienced partners to ensure timely and effective implementation Goal: Develop competitive plan for implementation funding
CN: Planning vs. Implementation Grant Awards # Applicants # Awards 2010 CN Planning Grants 119 17 2010 + 2011 CN Implementation Grants 42 5 2011 CN Planning Grants 71 13 2012 CN Implementation Grants TBD 4 5 2012 Funding: $120m ($110m for Implementation Grants) Implementation Grants: up to $30 million Up to 15% of grant for Supportive Services for residents Up to 15% of grant for Critical Community Improvements
CNI: 3 Core Goals Housing: Transform distressed public and assisted housing into energy efficient, mixed-income housing that is physically and financially viable over the long-term People: Support positive outcomes for families in the targeted development and neighborhood, particularly outcomes related to health, safety, employment, and education Neighborhoods: Transform neighborhoods of poverty into viable, mixed-income neighborhoods with access to wellfunctioning services, schools and education programs, public assets, public transportation and improved access to jobs
CNI Transformation Plan All successful applicants must complete (or conform to an existing) comprehensive neighborhood planning process resulting in a Transformation Plan and manage to that plan. The Transformation Plan must be a coordinated, comprehensive approach that includes: Links to Education Access to High-Quality Services Green and Efficient Homes Safe and Healthy Communities Substantive Community and Stakeholder Input
Opa-locka Roles+Responsibilities Opa-locka CDC grantee City of Opa-locka partner/funder HUD grantor/funder The Gardens Residents priority targets for housing and services Task Force Members guidance + partnerships Opa-locka Community input and feedback Housing Developer OLCDC, Creative Choice Homes, Urban League of Greater Miami
Planning Process Structure Lead Applicant: Opa-locka CDC Planning Coordinator EJP Transformation Task Force Chair: Willie Logan, OLCDC HOUSING TASK FORCE Lead: Hon. John Riley PEOPLE/EDUCATION TASK FORCE Lead: Ms. Jonnie Green NEIGHBORHOOD TASK FORCE Lead: Hon. Steve Barrett Economic/Industrial Development Subcommittee Lead: Hon. Joe Kelley
Role of Task Force Members Attend meetings at key information points to help guide plans direction and priorities Actively participate in meetings and bring new and creative ideas to transform the lives of residents and the Nile Gardens neighborhood Serve as liaison to the larger Opa-locka community re: the Transformation Plan Help secure commitments and resources for the Plan
Neighborhood Component
CN Target Neighborhood
CN Neighborhood: Nile Gardens
Immediate Neighborhood
CN Neighborhood Components Implementation Lead: City of Opa-locka Neighborhood Focus: Improving access to community facilities and amenities including recreation centers, libraries, health clinics, parks, etc. Economic/Industrial Development Focus: Improving industrial areas and encouraging economic and commercial development
Housing Component
Targeted Housing: The Gardens
The Gardens: Existing Conditions
CN Housing Component Implementation Lead: Creative Choice Homes One-for-one Replacement: 328 existing units In mixed-income developments Energy-efficient design Will require site control of all proposed sites Must identify leveraged resources such as tax credits (3 to 1)
People/Education Component
CN People Component People Implementation Lead: New Horizons Education Implementation Lead: Florida Education Fund Existing Conditions: 43% of residents are extremely low income (<30% AMI) High violent crime rate (3X greater than Miami Dade County) Local school (Robert B. Ingram Elem) is low-performing Goal: Support positive outcomes for families at The Gardens and in the neighborhood, particularly outcomes related to health, safety, employment and education Education Goals: 65% of children under 5 in revitalized new housing are enrolled in quality early education programs 65% of school aged children in revitalized new housing are enrolled in high performing or improving schools
Next Steps
Meeting Schedule Task Force February 24 (Fri) Survey results and assessments Public Meeting March 1 (Thurs) Community assessments and preliminary design options Task Force March 14 (Wed) Preliminary plan ideas and vision (HUD site visit) Task Force March 26 (Mon) Draft plan, partners and budget Public Meeting March 26 (Mon) Proposed Plan
Next Steps for Task Force Housing Component Identify replacement housing sites Obtain site control Develop conceptual site plans Develop financing strategy Seek firm development financing commitments (3 to 1) People/Education Component Complete detailed Resident Survey Prepare inventory of existing supportive and community services Develop gap analysis and prepare comprehensive Services Plan for all residents Identify agency(s) to undertake case management and relocation services Seek firm in-kind and cash commitments to leverage CN dollars (3 to 1) Prepare Section 3 plan Neighborhood Component Undertake detailed assessment of neighborhood conditions Propose neighborhood improvements Focus on improvements for public safety Seek firm commitments for leverage (1 to 1) Submit Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Application: April 10, 2012
Opa-locka Planning Grant Funding $300,000 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Grant CN Project Coordinator (OLCDC) Planning Coordinator Neighborhood assessment and planning (Reese Fayde Associates) Resident Needs Assessment Exploration of other housing opportunities/needs $450,000 of Cash Commitments Predevelopment design and financing (Creative Choice Homes) Financing options and retail market study (Urban League) Other housing options, resident services planning (OLCDC) $290,000 in In-Kind Services Communications/Infrastructure assessment/design & Zoning (City) Other affordable housing in neighborhood (Urban League)