Neighborhood Strategy Areas.ppt

Neighborhood Strategy Areas Developed by: Housing and Community Development Neighborhood Strategy Areas Since 1972, the City of Colorado Springs has utilized federal community development block grant funds for capital improvement projects in designated neighborhood strategy areas (NSAs). There are presently seven neighborhood strategy areas in Colorado Springs: Westside, Knob Hill, Hillside, Mesa Springs, Ivywild, Adams, and Mill Street. Neighborhood Strategy Areas About four years ago a policy for strategy area designation and phase-out was developed. Prior to that time, areas were designated on an as needed basis in context with budget. Over the past five years a total of $4,392,738 has been expended in NSAs. Neighborhood Strategy Area Issues Designation Steps Identify the area as eligible (51% Residents consider low/moderate income—not exceed 80% median income for area). Review the budget to identify funding for the area. Obtain City Council approval for the designation. Identify with neighborhood input the goals and develop a strategy to meet the goals. Work with neighborhood to develop a preservation plan. Neighborhood Strategy Area Issues Support Provided upon designation Neighborhood association support ( meetings, newsletter development and postage, post office box dues etc.). Infrastructure needs addressed as budget allows. This includes: sidewalks, curb and gutter, pedestrian ramps, park and trail development, pedestrian crossing signals, adequate street lighting, and other infrastructure improvements. Neighborhood Strategy Area Issues Neighborhood Phase-Out Procedures Review demographic data to determine if area still qualifies Review of existing master plan to determine if the intent of the plan has been accomplished Conduct at least two public hearings in neighborhood to explain the phase-out process Provide neighborhood support funding for a maximum of one-year Neighborhood Strategy Area Phase-Out NSA Phase –Out Areas Knob Hill (NSA 1984)) Mesa Springs