Transcript The North Flint Reinvestment Corporation Master Plan

“In Business to Transform People & Places”
Foss Avenue Federal
Credit Union
Housing Complex
Commercial
Space/Grocery Store
Foss Avenue
Lorado Street
Lorado Street
Ruth Street
Transportation
Outlet/Hub
Northridge Academy & YMCANorth Flint Office
Plans By: B. Strozier
Orthographic
Projections
(Bird’s Eye View)
Plans By: B. Strozier
This projection shows the view
of the “proposed” Northeast
Village, to be located near the
former Martin School building.
Some additions to the area are
the creation of a permanent
building for the Foss Avenue
Federal Credit Union on the
corner of Lorado Street and
Saginaw Street with adjoining
buildings that can be used for
commercial space and for a
potential grocery store to be
located within the community.
North Street
Stafford Place
Plans By: B. Strozier
This is a view of the entrance to Northeast Village. There is a need in the community for
adequate transportation. A partnership with the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) can
bring a transportation hub where residents of the community could have access to buses
and vans to gain mobility throughout the rest of the city.
Northridge Academy would be moved from its current location to a building to be built on
the existing Martin Elementary School site . This school would boast 3 floors, modern
technology with wireless access and hotspots in the building, as well as, a full gymnasium
and fine arts building that would include an auditorium.
The YMCA athletic field would sit behind Northridge Academy and will have two full
basketball courts, a fully furnished play area and an open field for football and other
activities. The school and also the YMCA will share sports facilities; and office space will
also be available in the Northridge Academy building for YMCA employees.
YMCA Main Entrance
(Facing North Street)
The Play area for Northridge Academy/YMCA located in the rear of the new
building.
The housing complex located behind the Northridge Academy would be a
replacement complex for the River Park Apartments located on Carpenter Road
(which are in desperate need of repair).
The River Park townhomes proposed for relocation in
this area would include 16 units on each side of
Lorado Street; this would yield a total of 36 units with
the capacity to house 100-200 residents.
 Each townhome would be equipped with a two-car
garage which will only be accessible to its unit.
 Fire-rated walls between each townhome would
safeguard the units in the event of a fire.
 The townhomes are modeled after the Shiloh
Commons Housing Development located on the
former Northern High School site at Leith Street and
Buick Street.
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There would be a direct route that would lead directly to the school and the central
water feature. Also, children would have a direct route to a safe and reliable play
area through this connection to Northridge Academy.
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Even with the economy still under recovery, financing is available to
achieve the goals and vision that have been outlined.
For the River Park Apartments Complex, money is available from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUD provides money for new, innovative energy-efficient housing
complexes.
Currently, three grants are available through HUD; The NOFA-Choice
Neighborhood Initiative Planning Grant, The Fair Housing Initiative
Program, and the Hope VI Main Street Grant. NFRC’s Master Plan would
meet the qualifications laid out by the requirements for each grant.
Combined, these grants can supply close to $4.3 Million Dollars in
funding.
Federal and state tax breaks can also be sought to waive tax fees for land
which has been vacant for years.
Also, the Urban Development Fund and CDFI (Community Development
Financial Institutions) have been tapped to assist with financial
obligations.
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2011 Notices - Funds Available
Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing
Grants
Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities Program
Capital Fund Education and Training Community Facility Grant
Choice Neighborhoods Initiative - Planning Grants
Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant Program
Fair Housing Initiative Program
HOPE VI Main Street
Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS
Lead Technical Studies and Healthy Homes Technical Studies Programs
Public and Indian Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Program under the
Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS)
Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) - Service Coordinators
Program
Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP)
-Info From United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
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An estimated financial marker for this project is $15-20 Million Dollars.
This figure includes the construction of a new building, acquisition of the
surrounding land and construction of surrounding buildings, commercial
space, and housing complexes.
Based on our research of grants, at least $8 Million Dollars can be
collected from federal grants and loans.
The remaining balance is dependent upon private and public supporters
and financial contributions.
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The NFRC has secured letters of support and established
community partnerships with Flint area organizations who
recognize the urgent need to revitalize North Flint and improve
the quality of life of residents in the target market area.
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The Northeast Citizens District Council (consists of 12 area block clubs)
The Flint Housing Commission
The Michigan Department of Human Services
The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
The Land Bank
The Concerned Pastors for Social Action
Flint Area Congregations Together (FACT)
The Flint NAACP
Northridge Academy Charter School
FA Federal Credit Union
Eagles’ Nest Child Care Center
Mr. Greg Eason, City Administrator
Councilman Delrico Loyd (1st Ward)
Councilman Bryant Nolden (3rd Ward)
Councilman Josh Freeman (4th Ward)
Councilman Bernard Lawler (5th Ward)
Councilman Shelton Neeley (6th Ward)
Councilman Michael Sarginson (8th Ward)
Councilman Scott Kincaid (9th Ward)
Representative Woodrow Stanley (34th House District)
Mr. Lawrence E. Moon, Moon Funeral Home
Mrs. Inez Brown, Chairwoman, Uptown Reinvestment Corporation