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Through the HOPE VI Urban Revitalization Demonstration program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides public housing authorities with HOPE VI grants to make physical, managerial, and social improvements in housing developments.
Under HOPE VI, the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven has been able to move forward in rebuilding its housing portfolio. HANH has been praised for administering the reconstruction of the former Elm Haven development under a HOPE VI grant. The severely dilapidated units were demolished with HOPE VI funding, and the land was redeveloped into Monterey Place, a mi xed-income neighborhood following a traditional New England street pattern. These units are managed by Beacon/Corcoran Jennison Management. Their design, amenities, and convenient location have placed them among the most demanded properties in New Haven real estate. In 2003, the American Institute of Architects recognized Monterey Place as the winner of its Professional Interest Area Awards for design.
Recently, HANH received $20 million dollars in HUD funding for the demolition of the Quinnipiac Terrace complex and the adjoining Riverview Apartments in the Fair Haven area of New Haven. Located in a historic neighborhood on the shore of the Quinnipiac River, this aged complex will be replaced by 256 units of mixed-income housing, a 5,500 square foot community center, and other amenities.
HANH has also successfully received HOPE VI funding for the demolition of Rockview, a family development in the West Rock neighborhood. This complex was built after World War II to house low-income residents, but has since fallen into disrepair. Additionally, HOPE VI has funded the demolition of two other severely damaged properties, Sheffield Manor and Winter Gardens. With additional support from HUD, HANH will rebuild these communities for the benefit of their residents.
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