The Target Area Designation Program and Neighborhood Assistance Program were begun in 1995, in response to recommendations made by the public during development of the Bureau's Community Development Plan. The Lents and Alberta Street projects will complete their implementation activities. Target areas receive direct financial assistance for operating costs, access to a variety of BHCD funded services, as well as the opportunity to access additional dollars for specific projects or technical assistance needs. Through contracts with Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods and Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program, the Bureau provides target areas with ongoing technical assistance and training to assist them in carrying out their projects. Assumptions Recipients of services know more about what they need and how services should be delivered than others.
Citizens have the skills to develop and operate programs that meet their needs.
The greatest revitalization impact can be obtained by focusing resources in small areas, rather than distributing them widely through the community. BHCD funds, distributed to community-based organizations, can leverage significant private resources. Long term solutions are needed to address long term problems. Deterioration has a variety of causes and, therefore, revitalization must address a variety of issues. Success Indicators Percent of Community Initiatives projects completed successfully.