1. Choice Neighborhoods
Housing Symposium
February 24, 2017

2. The Program
Goal: with residents and community stakeholders, create a transformation plan to revitalize neighborhoods and addresses the needs of people who live here.
Plan must have strategies to address:
people – social services, schools, jobs
housing – high quality, affordable to a variety of incomes
neighborhood – physical environment, streets, amenities, condition of structures, transportation network.
GDPM and City of Dayton applied for funds along with 64 applicants. 8 grants were awarded. The community received the largest amount awarded of $1.5 million.
Citywide- planning coordinator through competitive selection

3. Pineview, Lakeview, Madden Hills, Miami Chapel, and Edgemont
Choice Geography
Pineview, Lakeview, Madden Hills, Miami Chapel, and Edgemont

4. Choice Neighborhood Target Area
Basic Demographics
City of Dayton
Population – 141,527
42.9% African American
51.7% White
2.9% Two or more Races
3% of total population is Hispanic
Homeownership Rate - 50%
Vacancy Rate – 21%
Families below Poverty line %
Median Income - $28,174
Average Annual Public Housing Income - $14, 497
Choice Neighborhood Target Area
Population – 6,637
92% African American
3% White
3% Two or more Races
Less than 1% Hispanic
Homeownership Rate- 43%
Vacancy Rate – 29%
Families below Poverty line -58.1%
Median Household Income - $23,221
Average Annual Public Housing Income - $6,601

5. Initial Goals
Build upon recent and planned investments to reposition neighborhood for positive redevelopment.
Encourage resident participation in the development of the Transformation Plan
Develop a sustainable network of resident leadership
Overcome NIMBYSM
Leverage partnerships to bring additional resources to CN area
Reimage and strengthen the view of the community by capitalizing on neighborhood’s history
The area has been a target for many of the partners in the room for a long time
58.1% of families within the geography have incomes below the poverty line
Median Household Income - $23,221

6. Initial Goals
Complete a market study to design housing programs in neighborhoods surrounding PHA developments that strengthen housing stock and support residents.
Complete assessments of PHA and neighborhood residents
Develop a shared community plan that addresses all components of the Choice Program (safety, transportation, education, housing, employment and economic development, social services, health, relocation). Implement components of the plan within 5 years.
In conducting research for the application and speaking with resident we are often reminded of the rich history of the neighborhood. As we move through the planning process we try to gain more historical information and use is to assist in reimage, rebranding and strengthen the view of the community.
Germantown is a major corridor (Aaron can give stats on how heavily traveled, access to major transportation corridors)
Strong business network with several long standing businesses (need stats, i.e. how many businesses on corridor, etc)

7. Community Organizing
Organizing is underway by Planning Coordinator Citywide Development
1:1 conversations with residents
Group discussions organized with residents
Participation in community events
Meetings with community partners, businesses, etc
Goals:
Develop Trust
Identify resident leadership
Gather information on issues and resources available to develop sustainable strategies
Both pha and broader geography

8. Initial Organizing Revealed
“People who live here should speak for their neighborhood”
On site services for basic needs
Safety/Security
Better lighting
Cameras
Better relationship with Police
“Community police officers who can build relationships with the community especially youth/children”,

9. Initial Organizing Revealed
Housing
Most want to remain in the area
Residents would like input into design of new housing and public spaces.
“Design it so it is safe.”
“Flowers, landscaping”
“Play areas for kids”
“Community Garden”

10. Initial Organizing Revealed
Media portrayal of community detrimental
“The Bass” or “The Hood”
Most of the criminal problems caused by outsiders
Many good people live here
Local corner market
Expired Food
Poor customer service
“We should boycott him”.
Needs some competition so people have choices

11. Initial Neighborhood Data Collection
Inventory of vacant land

12. Initial Neighborhood Data Collection
Housing condition

13. Initial Neighborhood Data Collection
Education map

14. What Are THE ISSUES. What are the Interests
What Are THE ISSUES? What are the Interests? DeSoto BASS AND HILLTOP RESIDENT SURVEY
Richard Stock, PhD.
Director, Business Research Group
University of Dayton

15. Who filled out the Survey
133 People at DeSoto Bass and 46 people at Hilltop
How long have you lived at DeSoto Bass / Hilltop?
Half of the people talked to had lived here less than 3 years.
25% of the people talked to lived here more than 9 years
While about half were living by themselves, 44% of the respondents had children
42% want to live at DeSoto Bass/ Hilltop as long as they can and another 17% plan at least 2 more years
Slightly more than half, (59%), are “Very” or “Somewhat” Satisfied with living at DeSoto Bass / Hilltop

16. Employment Issues: 22% Are Employed and 11% Are EMPLOYED Full-time

17. Employment Interests: What type of job are you interested in?

18. Employment Barriers: What are the employment barriers in your neighborhood?

19. After school child care 38% Job Fairs 33% Before school child care 22%
What SERVICES WOULD HELP: Services needed to assist residents to become employed:
Transportation
67%
Job Skills Training
54%
After school child care
38%
Job Fairs
33%
Before school child care
22%
6% are currently attending college or
vocational training AND 46% would like to

20. Computer Use: Only 25% have a computer at home And 75% of that group Can Access the INTERNET
Use the computer/internet to
Search the internet or do research
62%
Type resume or other materials for a job
61%
Practice computer skills
53%
Send and receive
50%
For school work or homework
44%
For entertainment and/or to play games
41%
Access information about my child's school record
29%
For other reasons
12%

21. Where Do YOU Use the Computer/ Internet?

22. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES: Is transportation a barrier when trying to get to work, school, the grocery store, the doctor, or other places?
UNLESS THEY HAD THEIR OWN CAR, TRANSPORATION WAS A BARRIER. ONLY 21% HAD THEIR OWN CAR

23. Usual Grocery: People Shop Close TO HOME without a CAR
Families with their own car were more likely to get the 5 daily servings of fruits & vegetable, (29% vs. 12% of Adults; 33% vs 20% of Children)

24. Food: Are there times when there isn't enough food in the house to eat
Food: Are there times when there isn't enough food in the house to eat? 65% Said “Yes”
62% of families were interested in a community garden on-site at DeSoto Bass \ Hilltop. All of them said they were willing to help maintain it. Many families use the summer lunch program, (42%)

25. Health Issues
Good News: 90% have health insurance for them and their children and 84% indicated they had access to quality affordable healthcare for themselves and their children
Bad News: There are Health Issues for a substantial number of adults, (48% in report Fair to Poor health status)

26. Children Just under half have children at home, (46%)
Schools Attended are Widely Scattered
High School (10 at Belmont, 9 at Dunbar, 5 at Thurgood Marshall, 2 at Meadowdale, 2 at Ponitz, 1 at Stivers, 1 at DECA, 1 at Trotwood)
Elementary (City Day 9, Dayton Leadership 6, DECA 3, EJ Brown 4, Edison 7, Horizon 5, Imagine 2, Louise Troy 7, Pathways 3, Rosa Parks 2, STEAM Academy 2, Valerie 6, Westwood 3, Wogaman 3, WOW 1
Most preschoolers are at MVCDC (Hilltop, Kings Highway, Rosa Parks)
70% are happy with their children's’ schools but 20% are not
If preschool/child care were offered on-site would you use it? 69% said they would

27. Do your children participate in any of the following enrichment programs/activities?
Children don't participate
38%
Church activities
20%
Sports/recreational activities
Dayton Metro Library
14%
Tutoring
Boys & Girls Club
10%
Potter's House
Dakota Center 6%
Greater Dayton Recreation Center 5%
After school programs
Mentoring 4%
Leadership

28. What activities would you like to see in your neighborhood for children and youth?
Recreation/Sports
72%
Art/Dance/Music/Singing
57%
Social Activities
52%
Youth Leadership
47%
Drug Prevention
Academic Tutoring
46%
Job skills training/employment assistance
Mentoring
42%
Life Skills/financial literacy
35%
Computer Classes
30%
Internships
19%

29. What Services WOULD Most Benefit Family

30. Speaking of Recreation: If there were a park in the area what features would you most like to have there?

31. Safety Issues: What are the safety concerns in your neighborhood or surrounding area?
42% of respondents feel unsafe during the day and 69% feel unsafe after dark in the neighborhood

32. Ideas for Crime Prevention: What Crime prevention activities could be successful in your neighborhood

33. Just over 50% of residents had ‘some” or “ a lot of” trust in the DPD
Dayton Police Department: How could the Dayton Police Department improve services in your neighborhood?
Just over 50% of residents had ‘some” or “ a lot of” trust in the DPD

34. Neighborhood Strengths: What do you consider to be the strengths of your neighborhood?
Almost Everyone, (89%) Could List Some Strengths of the Neighborhood

35. Neighborhood Dislikes: What are the things you don't like about this neighborhood?

36. What types of businesses or services would you like to see in your neighborhood?

37. Disability Issues: What do you see as the most important issues affecting you or the disabled persons that you know
More than half of those with Disabled in House feel there are not enough supports in Neighborhood for Disabled

38. A THIRD of THE DISABLED INDICATED NO ADDITIONAL SERVICES WERE NEEDED
DISABLED SERVICES What services would help you in your current living situation?
A THIRD of THE DISABLED INDICATED NO ADDITIONAL SERVICES WERE NEEDED

39. Senior Issues: Important issues affecting the seniors that you know

40. Senior Services: What services would help the senior in his/her current living situation?

41. What’s ahead?
Neighborhood Survey Link:
Pick up a slip with a link on the way out
Prefer a paper copy? Pick up at the end of the meeting
Housing market study to determine demand
What can people afford? HUD says mixed income, what does that mean in Dayton, Ohio?
Architectural design/development concepts for housing
What do people want? Types.
Repositioning neighborhood assets, ie. parks
Recommendations to streets and infrastructure
How should new housing be better connected to neighborhood amenities and transportation network
Replacement planning of public housing
HUD Requirement: 1:1 replacement

42. Other GDPM’s Efforts in the Area
Jobs Plus
Demolition and Development
Hilltop Homes 52 units demolished
Germantown Village
new construction
$1,454,922 GDPM capital investment
Whitmore Arms
Redevelopment
Long term section 8 rental subsidy, 40 units

43. Other GDPM’s Efforts in the Area
GDPM owns 863 units in the West Dayton Geography (SW)
41.33% of total units located in this geography
Approximately $7 million in capital improvements
Name
Location
# of Units
Planned for 2017
Caliph Court
Caliph 36
$58,408.52
Cornell Ridge 32
$1,587,500.00
Lori Sue
3918 Lori Sue 6
Frederick Pike
4806 Frederick Pk
$496,750.00
Westdale Terrace
110 Melba
126
$1,048,568.00
Riverview
3310 W. Riverview 61
$492,644.00
$220,000.00
Malden/Hollencamp 21
$335,000.00
Friden/Whitmore
$1,024,986.00
Gettysburg
138 Gettysburg Ave. 5
$0.00
$25,000.00
Winters
Winters St.
$48,642.00
Hawthorn Village
Germantown St. 7
Limestone/Modena
Limestone/Gettysburg 26
$160,000.00
$78,000.00
DeSoto Bass Court
811 Oldfield
354
$247,123.91
Hilltop
631 Groveland
156
$1,168,460.07
Total:
863
$6,668,083
$323,000.00

44. Other Citywide Efforts in the Area

45. How can I get involved in the Choice
planning process?
Amy Clanton, Community Organizer for CityWide at ,
Karen DeMasi, ,
Leave on contact list sheet

46. Questions ?