The target area has 7 of the 8 public housing developments. Most of the AFDC eligible, children with the highest school drop out rates, low birth weight babies, juvenile homicides, arrests and adjudicated juveniles reside in these neighborhoods. To end violence and the destruction brought on by alcohol and drug abuse that destroys our families and children and to reverse the economic, educational and social decline by pursuing a shared community vision for the transformation of our deteriorating neighborhoods. All members consult on decisions regarding leasing policies, marketing and capital improvements. This Limited Partnership was formed in 1995 to purchase the Contrail Site in the Kenilworth Industrial Park from BDC in order to repay a long overdue land loan, and develop four flex space warehouses.
All members consult on decisions regarding leasing policies, marketing and capital improvements.
Affordable housing is provided. Under the HomeSight Housing Program, purchasing vacant houses for rehabilitation and resale to low-income buyers creates affordable housing. . Program activities include distribution of condoms, individual HIV counseling, group presentations, weekly HIV Positive Support Groups, and certification training for those who are seeking to be counselors. This program provides housing for homeless families with supportive social services to assist in becoming self-sufficient. This program is designed to assist Ward 7 s business owners and new entrepreneurs in the development of their business, to create employment opportunities and to enlarge the economic base of the Ward 7 community.