Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

September 16, 2010

Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Local Goals• Increase Local Public GICH Awareness

• Work in conjunction with city council and other local organizations

• Increase ownership pride throughout our community

• Apply for and receive CDBG, CHIP, and other grant • Continue to work in our West End Area - Mill Village - Fox Subdivision

Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

West End Initiative• 57 Structures in entire area - 6 identified for Condemnation - 1 identified for rehabilitation - 1 reconstruction - Multi phased project • City matched $400,000 for water and sewer development which has been completed

• City of Calhoun - West End Initiative Resolution - Owner Pride - City purchase lots

Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Other Accomplishments•Added Two Police Officers to the area (Crime down approximately 30%)

•Redevelopment Plan Expanded

•Owner Pride

•Code Enforcement

•Community Meetings and Evolvement

•Communication started with Corporation about acquiring 6 acres as park-green space

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Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Approved for Condemnation714 Court Street

Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

West End Initiative116 McConnell Road

Before After

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Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

West End Initiative617 MLK Drive

Before After

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Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Water and Sewer

Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Water and Sewer

Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Water and Sewer

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Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Community Pride

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Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Resources Needed

• CDBG, CHIP, and local grants• Partnership with Habitat• Condemnation Procedures• Redevelopment Plan• Lead/Asbestos Training• Relationship with EPD• For Profit Affordable Developer

Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

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Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Usage of BrownfieldRestore Facility

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Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Concept Plan emphasizing the Interior(slightly earlier version of previous slide)

Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

Long Term Time Line

• 2011: Complete Phase I

• 2012: Begin planning Phase II - Initial planning of Mill Village

• 2014: Completion of West End Initiative

Calhoun GICH

Calhoun West End Revitalization Initiative

End State• A rejuvenated West End area of Calhoun

• Increased community knowledge and understanding of Calhoun GICH

• Begin working on Mill Village and Fox Subdivision projects