Purpose Built Communities Transforming Neighborhoods Through Comprehensive Community Redevelopment

Outline  Purpose Built Communities  The East Lake Story – Before & After  A Model for Neighborhood Transformation  Beyond East Lake: Other Communities  How We Can Help 2

Purpose Built Communities 3 Our Mission is to:  Transform communities  The place  The people  Using a holistic approach  Based on the East Lake Framework

Outline  Purpose Built Communities  The East Lake Story – Before & After  A Model for Neighborhood Transformation  Beyond East Lake: Other Communities  How We Can Help 4

5 East Lake Meadows – 1995

6 1,400 Residents 650 units 40% of units unlivable

7 East Lake Meadows – ,400 Residents 650 units 40% of units unlivable 18x national crime rate 90% of families victims of a felony each year

8 East Lake Meadows – ,400 Residents 650 units 40% of units unlivable 18x national crime rate 90% of families victims of a felony each year 13% employment 59% of adults on welfare $4,536 median income

9 East Lake Meadows – ,400 Residents 650 units 40% of units unlivable 18x national crime rate 90% of families victims of a felony each year 13% employment 59% of adults on welfare $4,536 median income 5% of 5 th graders met state math standards 30% high school graduation rate

10 East Lake Meadows – Present

11 East Lake Meadows – Present 2,100 Residents 542 units 50% public housing

12 East Lake Meadows – Present 2,100 Residents 542 units 50% public housing 85% reduction in crime 91% lower violent crime 50% lower crime than city

13 East Lake Meadows – Present 2,100 Residents 542 units 50% public housing 85% reduction in crime 91% lower violent crime 50% lower crime than city 100% of adults employed or in training $15,830 average income of assisted households

14 East Lake Meadows – Present 2,100 Residents 542 units 50% public housing 85% reduction in crime 91% lower violent crime 50% lower crime than city 100% of adults employed or in training $15,830 average income of assisted households 99% of 5 th graders met state math standards 860 students served in high performing pre-K to 8 th grade school

Outline  Purpose Built Communities  The East Lake Story – Before & After  A Model for Neighborhood Transformation  Beyond East Lake: Other Communities  How We Can Help 15

The East Lake Framework was at the core of the transformation 16 Mixed-Income Housing Supportive Programs Cradle-to-College Education Pipeline A strong Lead Organization 4 123

Replace concentrated poverty with mixed income housing 17  Housing based on a sustainable mixed-income split  Economically stable financing structure  Attractive and safe housing options for market rate residents  Property run by private for-profit mixed-income developer  Enforcement of community rules and regulations 1 If you want to break the cycle of poverty you have to physically transform the environment in which children live

Implement a cradle-through-college education pipeline 18 2 If you want to break the cycle of poverty you have to create a cradle-through-college education pipeline  Emphasis on early learning to close the 30 million word gap  Principal empowered to make performance driven hiring decisions  Teachers actively involved in development of class curriculum  Extended school day and school year  High school and college support programs  A relentless focus on outcomes

19 Drew students have shown tremendous improvement over the last decade Percentage of Drew 4 th graders who meet or exceed standards Source: GA Department of Education (CRCT scores)

At all grade levels, Drew outperforms the state and local school system 20 Percentage of Drew 5 th graders who meet or exceed standards Source: GA Department of Education (CRCT scores )

Drew competes with the best schools in Atlanta – all of which are higher income 21 Percentage of 5 th graders who meet or exceed standards on the Math CRCT Free or Reduced Lunch BrandonMorningsideMary Lin 79%9%8%13%10%11% Source: GA Department of Education (CRCT scores ), GA Department of Education Report Cards (2010)

Provide a network of support services to strengthen the community 22 3 If you want to break the cycle of poverty you have to offer supportive programs tailored to the neighborhood’s needs  Recreational and athletic space easily accessible to the community  After-school programs for children  Financial literacy and job training programs for adults  Health and wellness programs emphasizing preventive care  Easy access to community services e.g., grocery store, bank, library

A strong lead organization ensures transformative change  Single-focus nonprofit with a long-term commitment  Creates partnerships and opportunities  Emphasizes outcomes and results  Ensures accountability among partners, community and funders  Raises funds and leverages resources 23 4

Return on Investment In less than 2 years, direct benefits from the redevelopment exceeded initial capital investment. 24 Study by Selig Center for Economic Growth, Terry College of Business, University of Georgia,  Increased Incomes  Rising Home Values  Commercial Development  Dramatic Drop in Crime

Outline  Purpose Built Communities  The East Lake Story – Before & After  A Model for Neighborhood Transformation  Beyond East Lake: Other Communities  How We Can Help 25

With a few key enablers, the East Lake Framework can be applied anywhere 26 In addition to implementing the three pillars of the East Lake Framework, a successful lead organization must:  Garner support from key governmental organizations  State, city or county  Housing Authority  Public school system  Gain and leverage funding support for the redevelopment  Financing for mixed-income housing  Facility for new/improved schools  Operating funds for the organization  Engage the local community and current residents  Build trust in the leadership and momentum for the project

We are already helping transform neighborhoods in multiple states 27

New Orleans: Before and after 28  Housing: Phase I of 5 phase redevelopment is complete (~500 mixed-income housing units, 30% public housing) replacing one of the worst public housing developments in the city.  Schools: Early learning programs now available through key partner, plans are underway to build an on-site K-8 charter school and nearby flagship high school in near future  Community Services: Plans include on-site YMCA, bank branch and health clinic and easy access to recreational space and parks St. Bernard Public Housing ProjectColumbia Parc at the Bayou District

Indianapolis: Before and after 29  Housing: 100 acre property with 600 mixed income units planned – 250 of which will be constructed in Phase I replacing five apartment complexes that had high concentrations of poverty  Schools: Community is built around two high performing charter schools providing top quality K-12 education to area residents  Community Services: Neighborhood will have community center, athletic fields, parks and a supermarket Mozel Sanders Homes (The Meadows)Avondale Meadows

Outline  Purpose Built Communities  The East Lake Story – Before & After  A Model for Neighborhood Transformation  Beyond East Lake: Other Communities  How We Can Help 30

We help local communities implement the East Lake Framework 31  Consult  Provide a roadmap for redevelopment  Help assemble the right team and build partnerships  Assign a dedicated consultant to help through the entire process  Advocate  Work to educate the local community’s partners and stakeholders on the importance of a holistic approach  Fund  Seed funding for local lead organization (e.g., matching grants)  Loans for gap financing (e.g., pre-development costs,  Start-up charter school expense)  Connect  To experienced developers  To funding sources  To our other Network Member communities

Contact Us Purpose Built Communities, LLC 3445 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 175 Atlanta, Georgia (404) (877) (toll free) Greg Giornelli Carol Naughton 32