Development Pressures and the Need for Low-Income

Housing Options in Overtown

The University of Miami School of LawCenter for Ethics & Public Service

Community Economic Development and Design Clinic

Key Components of Exemplary Low-Income

HousingMeets 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 BuildingIrvington, New York

Meets Tenant and Community Needs

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 cooperativeWinchester Greens,

Richmond, VA

Rates Within Reach of all Segments of the Population

200 units: 40 one-bedroom, 160 three-bedroom

85% of the units are targeted for 60% AMI

15% of the units are targeted for 35% AMI

Accepts Section 8 vouchers

Amenities include laundry room, playground, pool and fitness pool

Cedar Forest ApartmentsTampa, Florida

Rates Within Reach of All Segments of the Population

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

Cricket Court Commons

Philadelphia, PA

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

Traditional building designs used in new projects fit seamlessly with the surrounding community.

                               

Field Street

Detroit, Michigan

Beautifully Designed

Pinnacle ViewMiami, Florida

Mural Incorporates local artists’ work into design reflecting the character and culture of the neighborhood

Beautifully Designed

Incorporating aspects of local residents’ cultural heritage into design and décor.

La Ramona MoralesMemorial ApartmentsBenson, Arizona

Beautifully Designed

                                                                                                                   

Partnership with a for-profit developer and the inclusion of retail space on the ground floorallowed for more units with roomfor larger families

The Views at 270

Los Angeles, CA