holyoke community meeting 3-11-13 presentation final

7/29/2019 Holyoke Community Meeting 3-11-13 Presentation Final

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Introducción: Resúmen y Recapitulación

Lo que escuchamos

Recursos monetarios

Opciones de diseño para el vecindario

Reubicación

Próximos Pasos

Discusión



Previous work has fallen short of realization.

There is a need to hone in on strategies thatare immediately implementable.



Redevelopment can and should leverage other

revitalization efforts in the area. Getting LymanTerrace right will unlock potential for CenterCity Holyoke.



Units are small, but unit size not a highpriority concern for residents.



Parking for residents and area businesses isan issue.



• Information compiled over 3 days (February 7, 12

and 16)• Teams of interviewers from Casa Latina went door

to door• Interviewers went back again if residents were not

available• A printed copy was left in the mailbox after the

second visit• Over 55% of the residents responded to the survey



96% of respondents chose Kitchens and Bathrooms astheir first or second priority.

56% chose mechanical Systems (heat and hot water)to be improved.

84% of respondents chose Windows, Roof and Doorsas their first or second priority.



79% of respondents indicated playground or toddlerareas as first and second priority.

10% of the households indicated need for

accommodation such as a ramp or accessiblebathroom



Issues raised: response time to maintenance calls,the quality of repairs and communication betweenmanagement and the tenants.

53% thought that the neighborhood was safe orsomewhat safe, whereas 44% thought that theneighborhood was unsafe. Stronger policepresence was requested.

In order of priority: Playground, basketball court,laundry facilities, community building, communitygarden



All of the ideas listed to sustain children andfamilies were supported by more than 50% ofrespondents. The programs most supported were:

- Drug prevention programs- Job Training/Education programs

- After School programs- Domestic Violence programs- Summer programs- Youth Leadership programs



Just over a third of respondents indicated need fora bigger pharmacy and more groceries and stores.



77% of respondents said that they would belikely or very likely to return to Lyman Terraceif the property was rehabilitated.



• Very competitive resourceslike Choice Neighborhoods or9% LIHTCs unlikely to beawarded

(previous HUD applicationswere not successful)

• Long and uncertain timelinefor work to begin

• Less expensive option with morepotential resources available (ex.

historic tax credits)

• Could begin as soon as

resources are assembled

(2014)



• Very competitive resources

like Choice Neighborhoods or9% LIHTCs unlikely to beawarded

(previous HUD applicationswere not successful)

• Long and uncertain timeline

for work to begin

• Less expensive option with morepotential resources available (ex.

historic tax credits)

• Could begin as soon as

resources are assembled

(2014)



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– Operating Resources• Project-based Sec. 8• Other operating subsidy through ACC or RAD

– Capital resources

• Tax exempt financing and 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)• Historic Tax Credits• MassWorks infrastructure funding• State Bond soft subsidy• City and HHA funds



CommunityProgram

CommunityProgram

CommunityProgram

$18,687,261 Est. Cost Total

55 units

$ 120,563 per unit

Objectives

• New building systems,

kitchen and bathroomfixtures, equipment, andmillwork

• New flooring, windows,and brick repointing asnecessary

• No ADA upgrades

• New community orientedprogram

• 155 units



CommunityProgram

Objectives

• Strong urban design to

integrate Lyman Terraceinto the neighborhood

• Minor, selectivedemolition to enhanceopen space.

• New CommunityProgram

• 135 units.

• 27 of which are larger,ADA accessibile.

CommunityProgram



Parkspace and Playground



Recreation Space



Community Gardens



New Street

NewCommunity

Building

Objectives

• Strong urban design to

integrate Lyman Terraceinto the neighborhood

• Minor, selectivedemolition to enhanceopen space.

• New CommunityProgram

• 135 units.

• 27 of which are larger,ADA accessibile.

• New street through thedevelopment.



• Conceptual designsresponds to residents

desires and financialrealities.

• Could result in reduction inunits.

• Will result in needing todevelop strategy formoving residents duringconstruction



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All residents residing in buildings being removed will be relocated to permanent off-sitelocations. All residents who reside in buildings being rehabbed during phase 1 will betemporarily relocated to either off-site locations or existing HHA units

Once rehab is completed on the phase 1 units, residents residing in phase 2 units will bepermanently relocated into the newly rehabbed phase 1 units. Construction will begin onphase 2 units.



Once rehab is completed on the phase 2 units, residents residing in phase 3 units will be

permanently relocated into the newly rehabbed phase 2 units. Construction will begin onphase 3 units.

Once rehab is completed on phase 3 units all phase 1 residents will be permanentlyrelocated back to Lyman Terrace into the phase 3 units.



All Lyman Terrace residents are eligible for relocation benefits including:

Relocation CounselingMoving Expenses- Two options• Payment for your actual reasonable moving and related expenses, or• Fixed Moving Expense and Dislocation Allowance

Housing Search Assistance



Lyman Terrace residents will be eligible for relocation benefits once you receive written notice

explaining your eligibility for relocation assistance.

If a tenant relocates before the notice is issued they will not be eligible for relocationassistance.

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