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“Don’t drink.”
- Ancient Proverb
Class Agenda
AnnouncementsStephanie PasqualeAssignment for Next Class
‘‘Cuse Spot at Wilson Cuse Spot at Wilson ParkPark
General Volunteers needed!General Volunteers needed!Help other students run their programsHelp other students run their programs
February 17 – 20February 17 – 20
11a.m. – 4 p.m.11a.m. – 4 p.m.
As your schedule permitsAs your schedule permits
Wilson Park (TU/TH MORNING Wilson Park (TU/TH MORNING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!)VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!)
Email Samantha Linnett at Email Samantha Linnett at [email protected]@syr.edu
Competition Points
As of 2/6/2015
WinnersWinners
Group # Points
12 6
1 5
4 5
6 5
15 5
9 4
10 4
13 4
14 4
2 3
3 3
7 3
8 3
11 3
16 3
17 3
18 3
5 1Losers
Speaker Survey
For each speaker, complete a survey using the URL we provide by the start of the next class OR LOSE 5 POINTS
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QJLTYRC
PAF 101 | February 6, 2015
Stephanie PasqualeDeputy Commissioner, Department
of Neighborhood + Business
DevelopmentCity of Syracuse
Department of Neighborhood + Business Development:Administer Three Federal Block Grants
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) – Homeless Prevention
Develop neighborhood plans + funding prioritiesEnsure effective implementation of planning strategies Code Enforcement, Lead Hazard Control
What do we do?What do we do?
Goals of Housing Goals of Housing Policy…Policy…
…are not always about housing.
Effective housing policy should:Preserve and expand the supply of good-quality housing units;Make existing housing more affordable and more readily available;Promote racial and economic diversity in residential neighborhoods;Help households build wealth;Strengthen families;Link housing with essential supportive services;Promote balanced metropolitan growth
The Problem: The Problem: Vacant PropertiesVacant Properties
oHow did it happen?oWhat are the negative effects:
City Image Negative impact on property values Illegal Activity
oLocal Responseo VPR | Code Enforcemento Land Banko Scattered site redevelopment | Homeownership
Opportunities
o There are ~1,800 vacant properties in the city of Syracuse (4.7% of all structures)
Greater Syracuse Land Greater Syracuse Land BankBank
• Purpose: Return vacant, abandoned, underutilized, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use.
• New York State Public Authority and a NPO
• Acquisition Process
www.syracuselandbank.org
Non-Profits & Private Non-Profits & Private SectorSector
• What is the role of the non-profit sector?oHow is this different from the role of the
government?
• What is the role of private business?oHow can this be incentivized?
PAF 101 | February 6, 2015
Stephanie PasqualeDeputy Commissioner, Department
of Neighborhood & Business
DevelopmentCity of Syracuse
Regrade ProcedureTo request a regrade on certain section(s)
of your Module, fill out (typed) and print
the Regrade Request Form (located on the
PAF 101 website).
Make sure you circle the exercises you
want re-graded on the cover page of your
Module when you hand it in for a regrade.
http://classes.maxwell.syr.edu/paf101/Module
_1.html
AdviceTalk to your TA only if there is a math error on the cover sheetMust staple Regrade Request Form to front page of your Module when you submit your regrade
• Hand in your Module and request form by the NEXT CLASS (Monday 2/9/15) after receiving your Module back
Questions?Contact any of the four Regrade Directors
Katrina Aberizk• [email protected]
Jennifer Bideaux• [email protected]
Rachel Turgeon• [email protected]
Charlie Mastoloni• [email protected]
Next Class
Complete Survey Monkey by Monday at 12:45 or lose 5 points!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QJLTYRC
Module 2 due 12:45 on Friday, 2/20