Madisonville 2009

Events/Programs to Look for: Madisonville Bicentennial Madisonville Bicentennial Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP*) Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP*) Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Smart Code Implementation Smart Code Implementation New Business Development New Business Development Police Night Out Police Night Out Anything Else? Anything Else?

Madisonville Bicentennial Official Start in April Official Start in April Celebration in June Celebration in June Other Activities ALL YEAR LONG (Your input is welcome!) Other Activities ALL YEAR LONG (Your input is welcome!) Will Mesh with Other Programs Will Mesh with Other Programs Will Set Stage for 2010 and Beyond Will Set Stage for 2010 and Beyond

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP*) Came out of Federal Program to Help Neighborhoods Address Foreclosures and Vacant and Abandoned Properties Came out of Federal Program to Help Neighborhoods Address Foreclosures and Vacant and Abandoned Properties HUD established a funding allocation formula based on the number and percentage of home foreclosures, subprime mortgages and defaults or delinquencies. HUD established a funding allocation formula based on the number and percentage of home foreclosures, subprime mortgages and defaults or delinquencies.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP*) Madisonville was selected because it: Is participating in the NEP Is participating in the NEP Has a working Community Development Corporation (MCURC and HURC) Has a working Community Development Corporation (MCURC and HURC) Is a GO Cincinnati Neighborhood Is a GO Cincinnati Neighborhood Has Tax Increment Financing Districts Has Tax Increment Financing Districts Has Other City Investment (Red Bank, etc.) Has Other City Investment (Red Bank, etc.) Is just one heck of a fine neighborhood! Is just one heck of a fine neighborhood!

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP*) Madisonville should receive about $750,000 (one tenth of $7.3 million). Madisonville should receive about $750,000 (one tenth of $7.3 million). It will be used for a combination of property (house) purchases, demolition (as needed) and renovations. It will be used for a combination of property (house) purchases, demolition (as needed) and renovations. HUD, then the City, set guidelines on how the funds should be spent. HUD, then the City, set guidelines on how the funds should be spent.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP*) An income formula was used to determine how funds would be allocated in the neighborhoods: Housing for families with 50% of the Area Median Income (about $33,000 for a family of four) would use ~25% of the funds (3 – 5 houses will be renovated and sold)Housing for families with 50% of the Area Median Income (about $33,000 for a family of four) would use ~25% of the funds (3 – 5 houses will be renovated and sold) Housing for families with up to 120% of the Area Median Income (about $79,000 for a family of four) would use the balance of the funds (3 – 5 houses will be renovated and sold)Housing for families with up to 120% of the Area Median Income (about $79,000 for a family of four) would use the balance of the funds (3 – 5 houses will be renovated and sold) (About 60 Total units in 10 neighborhoods)(About 60 Total units in 10 neighborhoods)

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP*) Why Bother? Why Bother? Blighted Properties Hurt MadisonvilleBlighted Properties Hurt Madisonville If we concentrate our Resources in an area near development there could be synergy that increases all developmentIf we concentrate our Resources in an area near development there could be synergy that increases all development We will try to convince local banks to “defend” existing mortgages by putting additional funds into our development pot.We will try to convince local banks to “defend” existing mortgages by putting additional funds into our development pot. There may be other funding down the road.There may be other funding down the road.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP*) WE Need to Identify: WE Need to Identify: Abandoned, Foreclosed, Problem PropertiesAbandoned, Foreclosed, Problem Properties Clusters of Properties that could be Redeveloped (what’s best for neighborhood)Clusters of Properties that could be Redeveloped (what’s best for neighborhood) Specific Buildings for Renovation OR DemolitionSpecific Buildings for Renovation OR Demolition Which Cluster fits best in Overall PlanWhich Cluster fits best in Overall Plan Then, Work with our Redevelopment Partner to Select the Best SiteThen, Work with our Redevelopment Partner to Select the Best Site

Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Madisonville was chosen because: We have ACTIVE community members in a range of activities We have ACTIVE community members in a range of activities We have a neighborhood that can still be helped We have a neighborhood that can still be helped NEP will tie to other projects we’re already doing NEP will tie to other projects we’re already doing Madison Road is a MAJOR CORRIDOR for Economic Development by the City Madison Road is a MAJOR CORRIDOR for Economic Development by the City

Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP)

Present Plan to City Present Plan to City Ensure Plan Meets HUD/City Requirements Ensure Plan Meets HUD/City Requirements Get Plan Approval by City Get Plan Approval by City Purchase Properties Purchase Properties Demolish as necessary Demolish as necessary Renovate as planned Renovate as planned Find and Train New Homeowners Find and Train New Homeowners Rinse and Repeat Rinse and Repeat

Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Tools to be used: Concentrated Code Enforcement (including the planned Environmental and Housing Court) Concentrated Code Enforcement (including the planned Environmental and Housing Court) Identifying and Cooling Down “Crime Hot Spots” Identifying and Cooling Down “Crime Hot Spots” Cleaning Up Streets, Sidewalks and Vacant Lots Cleaning Up Streets, Sidewalks and Vacant Lots Beautifying Streetscapes and Landscapes Beautifying Streetscapes and Landscapes

Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Who will be Involved? Community Council and Committees Community Council and Committees Community Members (Anyone) Community Members (Anyone) Businesses Businesses Churches Churches Service Organizations Service Organizations Cincinnati Police Partnering Center/ District II Cincinnati Police Partnering Center/ District II

Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Who will be Involved? Habit for Humanity Habit for Humanity Community Problem-Oriented Policing (CPOP) Community Problem-Oriented Policing (CPOP) Working In Neighborhoods Working In Neighborhoods People Working Cooperatively People Working Cooperatively Probation Officers Probation Officers Citizens on Patrol Citizens on Patrol Local Banks Local Banks

Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) What will WE/THEY Do? Increased Foot Patrols by Police Increased Foot Patrols by Police Curfew and Truancy Sweeps Curfew and Truancy Sweeps Vice Concentration Vice Concentration Increased Drug and Gun Concentration Increased Drug and Gun Concentration Block Watch Training Block Watch Training Landlord Training Landlord Training

Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Detail of Environmental Charges Filed: Detail of Environmental Charges Filed: Code Violations/PermitsCode Violations/Permits WildlifeWildlife Failure to have LicenseFailure to have License Fire ViolationsFire Violations Commercial Trucking OffensesCommercial Trucking Offenses Loud SoundLoud Sound GraffitismGraffitism Disturbing the QuietDisturbing the Quiet

Smart Code Implementation Will Allow Madisonville to Define Character of Neighborhood Will Allow Madisonville to Define Character of Neighborhood Major Focus is for Walkable Neighborhoods Major Focus is for Walkable Neighborhoods Entire Community Can Have Input to Process Entire Community Can Have Input to Process Is a Visual Method for Defining how Development will take place Is a Visual Method for Defining how Development will take place Simplifies Developer Planning because they know what Neighborhood Wants Simplifies Developer Planning because they know what Neighborhood Wants

New Business Development Madison Circle Madison Circle Medpace (NuTone) Site Medpace (NuTone) Site The Stratford at Kenwood The Stratford at Kenwood Whetsel and Madison (Southern Blocks) Whetsel and Madison (Southern Blocks) Potential Infill Projects on Red Bank Potential Infill Projects on Red Bank Individual Developer Projects (TBD) Individual Developer Projects (TBD)

Police Night Out Demonstrates Crime Prevention and Safety in a Fun Environment Demonstrates Crime Prevention and Safety in a Fun Environment Usually in Neighborhood Park Usually in Neighborhood Park Due to NEP, Captain Wiesman has asked us to Host Due to NEP, Captain Wiesman has asked us to Host Will be GREAT Exposure for Neighborhood Will be GREAT Exposure for Neighborhood Already has Expert Volunteers for Planning and Sponsorship Already has Expert Volunteers for Planning and Sponsorship