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Welcome to Our
Choice Neighborhoods<\/div>
This plan aims to transform the Robert T. Wolfe Apartments
and surrounding \u201cUnion Square\u201d community. Robert T. Wolfe is
a 92-unit, low-income, public housing high rise located adjacent
to the Union Station Train Station, New Haven.<\/div>Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Welcome to our Choice
Neighborhoods Initiative
Planning Grant site<\/div>
Learn about the redevelopment of Robert T. Wolfe Community
and Union Square Neighborhood.<\/div>
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Innovation, opportunity,
community, empowerment<\/div>
Through a comprehensive redevelopment plan, Glendower
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and Neighborhood\u201d approach.<\/div>
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The Choice Neighborhoods Implementation initiative will transform distressed neighborhoods into viable and sustainable mixed-income neighborhoods by linking housing improvements with appropriate services, schools, public assets, transportation, and access to jobs.<\/h3>

The Choice Neighborhoods program supports locally driven strategies that address struggling neighborhoods with distressed HUD housing through a comprehensive approach.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Planning Grants are typically awarded to help communities and organizations develop comprehensive plans in 3 main areas:<\/h3>\n

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b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>People<\/p>\n

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We are excited to share our Draft Transformation Plan<\/strong>, which outlines our vision for creating a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community that empower residents and fosters growth. This plan reflects our commitment to responsible development, prioritizing affordable housing, thoughtful urban design, and opportunities for community engagement. It\u2019s an important step in shaping the future of our neighborhoods, and we value the input of all stakeholders in this process. Your feedback will help ensure that the plan addresses the needs and aspirations of the community.<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd17 Click here to view the Draft Transformation Plan<\/a><\/p>

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\u201cUnion Square\u201d Sketches Revealed<\/strong><\/h2>

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The latest sketches for Union Square have been unveiled! The vision includes vibrant green spaces, updated amenities, and a more pedestrian-friendly layout. These designs promise to transform Union Square into a dynamic hub. View the story here: New Haven Independent<\/a><\/p><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Exciting Developments: Onsite Environmental Investigation Marks Next Phase of Revitalization<\/strong><\/h2>

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We\u2019re thrilled to announce that onsite environmental investigative work is now underway, marking a pivotal step forward in our commitment to sustainability and community well-being.<\/p>

Our team is diligently exploring the environmental landscape onsite, ensuring that every aspect of our revitalization efforts aligns with our eco-friendly ethos. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to progress towards a greener, more vibrant future for all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Announcing our Early Action CoChairs: Pioneers of Proactive Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Paving the Way Towards a Better Tomorrow for our Union Square Community<\/em><\/p>\n

We are thrilled to announce the selection of our Early Action CoChairs for our Union Square Early Action Committee! After careful consideration and review, we are confident in the capabilities and dedication of our newly appointed CoChairs.<\/div>\n
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HUD requires that grantees undertake specific Early Action Activities that must be completed within the two-year planning grant timeline to demonstrate progress towards neighborhood transformation. The committee will develop the scopes of the selected activities, that when implemented, are considered to have the greatest positive impact on the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

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Please join us in congratulating Ed and Josh on their appointment as our Early Action CoChairs! We look forward to their leadership and the positive impact they will undoubtedly make on our Union Square Neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Let’s embark on this journey of proactive change together!<\/p>\n

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HUD Announces $7 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants<\/strong><\/h2>

Grants will fund community-driven revitalization planning in neighborhoods with distressed public housing.<\/em><\/p>

WASHINGTON<\/strong>\u00a0– Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced $7 million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants to 14 communities across America. Each awardee will receive a $500,000 grant to create a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plan to redevelop severely distressed public housing, improve outcomes for residents, and bring new amenities to high-poverty neighborhoods.<\/p>

The grants will go to communities of all sizes from small cities, such as Selma, AL, to larger urban areas, such as Albuquerque, NM, and Oklahoma City, OK. Increased appropriations and a renewed national interest fuel the program’s expansion nationwide. This is the largest cohort of new Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants since 2012. This year’s awardees were selected from a pool of 28 applications. See the listing of specific organizations and funding amounts below.<\/p>

“Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants represent HUD’s commitment to creating new housing across the country,”\u00a0said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge<\/strong>. “This federal investment builds the momentum neighborhoods need to make the big, impactful changes that will benefit residents and communities.”<\/p>

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Housing Authority Lands $500K For Robert T. Wolfe, \u201cUnion Square\u201d Planning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The city\u2019s housing authority has been awarded $500,000\u00a0in federal funds to help plan for how best to revitalize the Robert T. Wolfe apartment complex and the surrounding community around Union\u00a0Station.<\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.newhavenindependent.org\/article\/hud_funds_robert_t_wolfe_redevelopment_plan<\/a>Elm City Communities, the umbrella organization that includes the city\u2019s public housing authority and its related development and property management arms, announced that grant in a Wednesday morning email press release.<\/b> The $500,000 comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD<\/span>) in the form of a\u00a0Choice Neighborhoods planning\u00a0grant.<\/p>\n

The planning grant will focus on how best to improve Robert T. Wolfe, an eight-story, 92-unit public housing complex located at 49 Union Ave. that has a\u00a0history of its primarily elderly and disabled\u00a0tenants decrying poor conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The building is operated by Elm City Communities, which is receiving the grant along with its nonprofit real estate development arm The Glendower\u00a0Group.<\/p>\n

In addition to improving Robert T. Wolfe,\u00a0ECC<\/span>\u00a0and The Glendower Group intend to develop the surrounding area that has been dubbed\u00a0\u201c<\/span>Union Square\u201d by the project managers. Robert T. Wolfe stands right next to the long-vacant swatch of land that used to house the now-demolished 301-unit Church Street South apartment\u00a0complex.<\/p>\nClick here to read more.<\/strong><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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