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Development Pressures and the Need for Low-Income
Housing Options in Overtown
The University of Miami School of LawCenter for Ethics & Public Service
Community Economic Development and Design Clinic
Key Components of Exemplary Low-Income
HousingMeets Tenant and Community Needs
Rates Within Reach of all Segments
of the Population
Incorporates the Character of the
Community
Beautifully Designed
Meets Tenant and Community Needs
First Floor Space occupied by the Village Library, complete with public meeting room, computers & internet access.
Burnham BuildingIrvington, New York
Meets Tenant and Community Needs
A revitalized federally subsidized project with 240 units and large number of households headed by single mothers now has:
On-site child-care center and adult education and training classes
On-site branch bank On-site library branch Food cooperativeWinchester Greens,
Richmond, VA
Rates Within Reach of all Segments of the Population
200 units: 40 one-bedroom, 160 three-bedroom
85% of the units are targeted for 60% AMI
15% of the units are targeted for 35% AMI
Accepts Section 8 vouchers
Amenities include laundry room, playground, pool and fitness pool
Cedar Forest ApartmentsTampa, Florida
Rates Within Reach of All Segments of the Population
228 units in eight
buildings 143 units designated for
low-income senior citizens, single adults and families
Market rate units are interspersed throughout the project
Cricket Court Commons
Philadelphia, PA
Rates Within Reach of All Segments of the Population
49 total units targeting those earning between 30-50% of AMI
21 units target tenants who are homeless and or disabled
40% of the units have Project-based Section 8 rental assistance
Pantages Apartments
Seattle, Washington
Incorporate the Character of Community
Maintaining the integrity and feel of the existing neighborhood by adopting similar styles and materials.
Orchard Village & Oak Hill, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Incorporate the Character of the Community
Traditional building designs used in new projects fit seamlessly with the surrounding community.
Field Street
Detroit, Michigan
Beautifully Designed
Pinnacle ViewMiami, Florida
Mural Incorporates local artists’ work into design reflecting the character and culture of the neighborhood
Beautifully Designed
Incorporating aspects of local residents’ cultural heritage into design and décor.
La Ramona MoralesMemorial ApartmentsBenson, Arizona
Beautifully Designed
Partnership with a for-profit developer and the inclusion of retail space on the ground floorallowed for more units with roomfor larger families
The Views at 270
Los Angeles, CA