for decades we have ignored the principles of “place” unsustainable
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For decades we have ignored the principles of “place”
Unsustainable
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What is Place?• Locations that are
unique, interesting and have a center
• Competitive places are appealing and fascinating to people and businessesPhoto Courtesy of G. Faerber
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What is Placemaking?• The Actions used to
achieve an Outcome
• May be a singular act or a multi-part process
• Means to create unique places that people want to use, to be in, to enjoy, and to remember… to be a part of
Photo Courtesy of S Walker
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How do people understand Place?• Physical = form
• Social = activity(Economic = prosperity)
• Emotional = “Sense” of Place
• Form -> Activity -> Emotion
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How does Placemaking benefit LMI Groups & Neighborhoods ?
Cost reductions: Housing - Transportation – Energy
Increased Access: Needs - Services - Employment
Improved Interaction - Participation - Health
Engagement of Youth & Seniors
Placemaking = Social, Economic, Cultural GainPlacemaking = Social, Economic, Cultural Gain
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MSHDA’s Housing Resource Fund
Approximately $6-8 million in 2012*
– HOME funds (homeowner and homebuyer)– CDBG (rental rehab a significant focus)– MSHDA funds (limited funding – Planning for
Neighboroods)
* Is just an estimate - Does not include county allocation funds
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Rental Rehab – CDBG Funds
• Typically in the downtown of small communities
• Mixed Use
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• MSHDA: Upper Floor Rental Rehab, Michigan Main Street, Historic Preservation
• MEDC: Façade grants, streetscape grants, redevelopment grants
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• MDOT: Streetscape grants• DEQ: Clean water and sewer separation• DNR: Parks• MDARD: Local food
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Lofts on Ludington
•Affordable and market rate units•Many funding sources•Commercial at street level
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Eaton Rapids•Two new units over hardware store•$161,000 total project cost•$70,000 CDBG funds from MSHDA•Remaining funds from the property owner’s personal investment •Other investment in Eaton Rapids include 14 additional units over commercial space with some MSHDA investment in each
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The Walker Building in Lansing
• 6 affordable units• Gateway project• $600,000 total investment• $200,000 MSHDA CDBG • Additional investment by the owner,
Lansing Economic Development Corporation, and the City of Lansing
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Rental Rehab Challenges and Successes
Successes• Reuses long-term vacant space
• Brings people back downtown
• Creates vibrancy
Challenges• Environmental challenges
• Complicated funding packages
• Retrofitting old buildings
• Helping building owners and communities understand/navigate the program
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MSHDA County Allocation
• Since 1990, all Michigan counties not funded directly by HUD receive an allocation of State of Michigan CDBG funds from MSHDA for housing – based on the population
• Average annual total for allocations is $8,000,000
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County Allocation Formula
Population Allocation Amount
0 - 5,000 $100,000
5,001 - 10,000 $125,000
10,001 - 20,000 $150,000
20,001 - 30,000 $175,000
30,001 - 40,000 $200,000
40,001 - 50,000 $225,000
50,001 - 60,000 $250,000
60,001 - 70,000 $275,000
Over 70,001 $300,000
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• The primary activity is homeowner rehabilitation
• At least 85% of funds are for rehabilitation that brings the house up to at least HUD Minimum Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
• Up to 15% of the funds can be used for emergency repairs and HQS standards are not required
County Allocation
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50% of County Allocation Funds for Place-Based Work
• TA provided at no cost to grantee to develop place-based strategy
• Grantee may spend remaining 50% anywhere in the county
• Fifty percent of emergency repairs must be located in the approved place-based target area
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Challenges And SuccessChallenges:• For some it is hard to embrace change• Need is all over the county• Takes time to plan
Success and Plans for Success:• Grantees are becoming more focused• Grantees are taking on projects in close proximity with intention of
making a visual improvement
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MSHDA NOFA – Homebuyer Projects
Examples of Place-Oriented Funding Priorities
• Projects located in a target area that has the mass, density, building type and scale appropriate to the development area
• Projects located in state/local investment or incentive target area or supported by community developed plans
• Housing that is in or adjacent to a business or within a quarter mile of a business district
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• $500,000 set aside by MSHDA’s Board of Directors to allow grantee communities to plan for placemaking
Planning for Neighborhood Grants
• Grants not to exceed $30,000 per community