Development Pressures and the Need for Low-Income Housing Options in Overtown The University of Miami School of Law Center for Ethics & Public Service Community Economic Development and Design Clinic

Key Components of Exemplary Low-Income Housing Meets Tenant and Community Needs Rates Within Reach of all Segments of the Population Incorporates the Character of the Community Beautifully Designed

Meets Tenant and Community Needs First Floor Space occupied by the Village Library, complete with public meeting room, computers & internet access. Burnham Building Irvington, New York

Meets Tenant and Community Needs  A revitalized federally subsidized project with 240 units and large number of households headed by single mothers now has:  On-site child-care center and adult education and training classes  On-site branch bank  On-site library branch  Food cooperative Winchester Greens, Richmond, VA

Rates Within Reach of all Segments of the Population  200 units: 40 one- bedroom, 160 three- bedroom  85% of the units are targeted for 60% AMI  15% of the units are targeted for 35% AMI  Accepts Section 8 vouchers  Amenities include laundry room, playground, pool and fitness pool Cedar Forest Apartments Tampa, Florida

Rates Within Reach of All Segments of the Population  228 units in eight buildings  143 units designated for low-income senior citizens, single adults and families  Market rate units are interspersed throughout the project Cricket Court Commons Philadelphia, PA

Rates Within Reach of All Segments of the Population  49 total units targeting those earning between 30-50% of AMI  21 units target tenants who are homeless and or disabled  40% of the units have Project-based Section 8 rental assistance Pantages Apartments Seattle, Washington

Incorporate the Character of Community Maintaining the integrity and feel of the existing neighborhood by adopting similar styles and materials. Orchard Village & Oak Hill, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Incorporate the Character of the Community Traditional building designs used in new projects fit seamlessly with the surrounding community. Field Street Detroit, Michigan

Beautifully Designed Pinnacle View Miami, Florida Mural Incorporates local artists’ work into design reflecting the character and culture of the neighborhood

Beautifully Designed Incorporating aspects of local residents’ cultural heritage into design and décor. La Ramona Morales Memorial Apartments Benson, Arizona

Beautifully Designed Partnership with a for- profit developer and the inclusion of retail space on the ground floor allowed for more units with room for larger families The Views at 270 Los Angeles, CA