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Purpose Built Communities Transforming Neighborhoods Through Comprehensive Community Redevelopment
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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
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Purpose Built Communities 3 Our Mission is to: Transform communities The place The people Using a holistic approach Based on the East Lake Framework
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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
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5 East Lake Meadows – 1995
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6 1,400 Residents 650 units 40% of units unlivable
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7 East Lake Meadows – 1995 1,400 Residents 650 units 40% of units unlivable 18x national crime rate 90% of families victims of a felony each year
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8 East Lake Meadows – 1995 1,400 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
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9 East Lake Meadows – 1995 1,400 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
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10 East Lake Meadows – Present
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11 East Lake Meadows – Present 2,100 Residents 542 units 50% public housing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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 - 2010)
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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 - 2010), GA Department of Education Report Cards (2010)
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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
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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
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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, 2008. Increased Incomes Rising Home Values Commercial Development Dramatic Drop in Crime
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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
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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
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We are already helping transform neighborhoods in multiple states 27
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Contact Us Purpose Built Communities, LLC 3445 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 175 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404) 591-1400 (877) 205-7481 (toll free) Greg Giornelli ggiornelli@purposebuiltcommunities.org Carol Naughton cnaughton@purposebuiltcommunities.org www.purposebuiltcommunities.org 32
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