Choice Neighborhood Program
What is the Choice Neighborhood Grant? $400,000 HUD Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant For planning the revitalization of greater Five Points area, including: • Five Points commercial district • Greater Duffyfield community • Walt Bellamy community • Public housing at Trent Court & Craven Terrace
Choice Neighborhood Target Community
Key Elements of Choice Neighborhood: Two year planning process End product is Transformation Plan Comprehensive plan focused on three areas: • Neighborhood – jobs, safety, infrastructure • People – education, health, support services • Housing – public and private
Why Is This Program Different? One of only nine cities nationwide Size of grant Focus on entire neighborhood, not just housing Ability to compete for implementation grant Community-driven plan
Community-Driven Plan: Everyone comes to the table: -- residents, nonprofits, support agencies, schools, health providers, stakeholders Everyone participates in planning process Plan evaluated on our community involvement
What Can You Do? Get the word out Attend Community Meetings Encourage participation Be positive Be prepared to work hard Housing Authority of the City of new bern
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