Revitalization without Displacement Jenna Turner

Jenna and Jack Jenna- 79 year old retired city planner Proposing changes to “birdtown” in Marblehead, MN Jack- 84 year old bird town resident Limited mobility, unable to drive Ashma, unable to walk long distances

“Apartment Row” Neighborhood covers 5 block area 20 identical apartment buildings Poorly maintained High crime rate Unsafe area Many empty apartments Windows boarded up No public transportation Birdtown, Minnesota

Essentials Create a walk able neighborhood Renovate to create comfortable and functional living spaces Crime reduction Re –institute public transportation Institute integrated mobility and encourage mobility in all its various forms for all older adults irrespective of functional status Plan for new neighborhood After adopting a form based code, we will have a functional and accessible neighborhood.

Specifics Buildings split into groups of five based on usability Buildings in worst shape in group 1 (buildings 1-4) and so on Offer tenants temporary relocation for buildings that must be torn down Rehab buildings in better shape in phases Plan includes 5 phases Revitalization plan- Creating a functional neighborhood

Priorities Offer storage options End of lease agreements for tenants who wish to leave Offer government subsided housing for tenants who cannot be relocated to other buildings Phase 1- Consolidate Tenants Empty tenants in buildings 1-8 and fill empty apartments in buildings 9-20 Address tenants needs, present new plan for neighborhood

Priorities Half living space to accommodate for lack of tenants Build essential shops Partner with local businesses Build welcoming buildings near center of neighborhood Phase II- Demolition of groups 1&2 Demolish buildings and replace with new integrated buildings suitable for both living and commerce

Priorities Move previously relocated tenants to new buildings Vacate first four floors and top few floors of select buildings of remaining apartment buildings Use income from new businesses to fund further renovations Phase III- Renovation of facades and ground level apartments Renovate ground level apartments creating more shops and areas for essential businesses Renovate living spaces to create suitable living for many populations

Priorities Create walkable streets Increase citizen’s mobility Create safe streets Widen sidewalks and make them appropriate for mobility challenged individuals Build attractive and functional store fronts Increase lighting and surveillance to decrease crime Build bus stops Phase IV- Renovations at Street level Complete street-level renovations to increase safety, accessibility, and age integration.

Priorities Renovate remaining apartments Make aesthetic changes Ensure integration Renovate and repair doors, elevators, hallways, to ensure easy and safe mobility for all tenants Phase V- Renovation of remaining living quarters Renovation without the need for tenants to relocate Tenants to move into newly renovated apartments

Changes Adopted a city-wide form based code Procured 2.4 million dollar federal grant for renovation Designed neighborhoods to fit individuals from all walks of life Spurred redevelopment of neighborhoods Success Story- Cincinnati, Ohio Changes to create functional and integrated neighborhoods