1. Housing in La Crosse Karl Green, Associate Professor UW Extension – La Crosse County Department of Community Development

2. Why are we here? Better understand La Crosse’s tax base Better understand impact La Crosse Promise could have

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9. Potential Neighborhood Deterioration Contributing Factors Declining Housing Values Declining Resident-Owned Homes Unkempt & Dilapidated Properties Increase Transient Population and Home Turnover Velocity Poor Environment (Clutter, Noise, Overall Aesthetics) Increased Crime (Drugs, Property, Person) Declining Tax Base (Erosion of Public Infrastructure & Services) Results of Neighborhood Deterioration Contributing Factors & Results of Neighborhood Deterioration Increased Human Service Needs, esp. for Children & Youth (Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice)

10. How does La Crosse Promise help? Scholarship attracts education focused families that recognize the benefit of a post-secondary education Scholarship improves neighborhood housing infrastructure as recipients rebuild their neighborhoods through “Build Schloarships” Promise of up to $50,000 scholarship per family (max. 25k per child) for post-secondary education reimbursement if you build in these neighborhoods Rebuilding promotes redevelopment in neighborhoods