1. Welcome to sia community talks
April 18, 2017

2. CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE Strategic investment area (SIA)

3. Tonight’s agenda
The SIA - Overview
Brenda Kelley, Redevelopment Manager
Affordable Housing
Stacy Pethia, Housing Program Coordinator
Dan Rosensweig, Habitat for Humanity
Frank Stoner, Milestone Partners, and
Peidmont Housing Alliance Board President
Community Input, Q&A

4. What is a strategic investment area (sia)?
The Strategic Investment Area (SIA) is an area designated by the City for targeted investment and improvement. In February 2014, the City Council adopted the Strategic Investment Area Plan and instructed City staff to implement the Plan.

5. What is the PURPOSE OF the SIA PLAN?
“To initiate a transformational process to engage stakeholders, city staff, and members of the greater community in the future of the Strategic Investment Area.”

6. WHAT is the SIA PLAN DESIGNED TO DO?
To provide guidance for:
Future redevelopment and investment in the area; and
Improvements to affordable housing, including existing public and assisted housing; and
Improved connections throughout the area; and
Recommended strategies for expanding employment opportunities within the SIA; and
Allowing residents the opportunity to participate in the planning process.

7. We acknowledge the residents’ bill of rights:
Resident participation
At least one-for-one replacement of all affected public housing units
Replacement units will be of like kind, reserved for very low-extremely low income, offered first to CRHA households
Redevelopment process will support a system of economic justice

8. What are the elements OF the SIA PLAN?
Development – Land Uses
Affordable Housing – April 18th SIA Community Talks
SIA Development Opportunities by Neighborhood
Economic Development / Jobs
Workforce Training Opportunities – May 16th SIA
Community Talks
Regulatory + Zoning
Form-Based Code – March 21st SIA Community Talks
Sustainability + Green Infrastructure
Community Services + Civic Uses
Connectivity + Transportation

9. WHAT is the Purpose of SIA community talks?
To provide a series of educational community meetings designed to provide important information regarding the SIA, implementing the SIA Plan and elements of the SIA Plan; and
To gather input from the community; and
To engage the community in the future growth and redevelopment of the neighborhood(s)

10. A SAFE, LIVABLE, ECONOMICALLY VIABLE and EQUITABLE COMMUNITY
WHAT AT THE END OF THE DAY?
A SAFE, LIVABLE, ECONOMICALLY VIABLE and EQUITABLE COMMUNITY
Increased Public/Private Investments
Improved Quality of Life
Preservation of Public and Assisted Housing
Increase of Affordable Housing

11. Next sia community talks:
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 6pm
Location: Friendship Court Community Center
Topic: Workforce Training Opportunities

12. Brenda Kelley, Redevelopment Manager
Contact Us:
Brenda Kelley, Redevelopment Manager
City of Charlottesville, City Manager’s Office
(434)

13. Guest Speakers

14. Q & A