ULI publishes six case studies of how private sector developers have successfully used federal HOPE VI housing program funds.
Learn how private developers and public officials have collaborated to develop quality affordable housing under the HOPE VI federal program. The study includes six case studies: The Villages of East Lake (Atlanta, GA); The Terraces (Baltimore, MD); First Ward Place (Charlotte, NC); Hayes Valley (San Francisco, CA); NewHolly (Seattle, WA); and Park DuValle (Louisville, KY)." What is HOPE VI?The HOPE VI Program was developed as a result of recommendations by National Commission on Severely Distressed Public Housing, which was charged with proposing a National Action Plan to eradicate severely distressed public housing.The Commission recommended revitalization in three general areas: physical improvements, management improvements, and social and community services to address resident needs. Editor's note: The link below is to an Adobe PDF file.
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