Mixed-Income Development in Chicago: Research Findings and Strategic Implications Mark L. Joseph Case Western Reserve University Neighborhoods of Choice and Opportunity Forum HUD-PD&R/CLPHA March 16, 2011

The East Cleveland Partnership Outline 1) Preview main conclusions and implications 2) Highlight key research findings 3) Highlight implications for strategic decisions

The East Cleveland Partnership Conclusions Mixed-income development has unique promise as a poverty deconcentration strategy Implementation deeply complicated Benefits to residents exist, but not clear cut Physical revitalization is just the beginning Building community and changing life trajectories will require sustained, comprehensive, strategic effort

The East Cleveland Partnership Research on Implementation Process Complexity of development process Strength of early market demand Impact of current housing market crisis Challenge of relocating/recruiting public housing residents

The East Cleveland Partnership Research on Resident Experiences Positive High satisfaction with physical environment Reductions in stress associated with safety and social disorder Some articulation of increased aspirations

The East Cleveland Partnership Research on Resident Experiences Challenges Increased stress: rules, monitoring, norms Low social interaction, some self-isolation Public space, unsupervised children Sense of stigma, perceptions of difference: “us vs. them dynamics”

The East Cleveland Partnership Key Strategic Decisions Promoting social and economic mobility: “housing plus” Who benefits? Screening v. inclusion Is raising return rates a goal?

The East Cleveland Partnership Key Strategic Decisions Promoting and sustaining well-functioning developments Stimulating market demand: seeking “right” mix Safety and social control: whose responsibility? whose rules? Neighborhood amenities: often a missing piece Inclusive governance: voice and representation for all

The East Cleveland Partnership Key Strategic Decisions From building housing to building community Goals Clarify goals, expectations and roles Identifying shared interests, countering “us vs. them” Strategies Design: Buildings and open space Property management Inclusive services and amenities Support for “positive neighboring”