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Resolution 4333-07-2014
A Resolution NO. 4333-07-2014 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CAVILE PLACE/HISTORIC STOP SIX NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth ("City") has adopted development and revitalization of the City's affordable housing stock as a strategic goal and City citizens and the City Council have determined that quality, accessible, I affordable housing is needed for moderate, low and very low income City citizens; WHEREAS, the City Council established the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation (the "Corporation") in 1979 pursuant to Chapter 394, Texas Local Government Code, to facilitate housing initiatives in the City, including but not limited 1 to issuing tax exempt bonds, developing and promoting housing, and assisting low to I moderate income City citizens in acquiring quality, accessible, affordable housing through lending and construction activities; f WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Worth, commonly known as the Fort Worth Housing Authority ("FWHA"), owns and operates the Cavile Place Apartments located at 1401 Etta in East Fort Worth in the Cavile Place neighborhood; WHEREAS, after several years' discussion with the City about the potential for redevelopment of the apartments and the surrounding neighborhood, the FWHA asked the Corporation to partner with it to develop a revitalization plan which would be included in FWHA's applications for grant funds for the project, including the Choice I Neighborhood Initiative Grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development that is specifically for the redevelopment of public housing and j surrounding neighborhoods; WHEREAS, the Corporation and the City own approximately 117 properties in j the proposed study area which is bounded on the north by East Rosedale Street, on the west by Edgewood Terrace, on the south by Ramey Avenue and on the east by Stalcup j Road; j WHEREAS, on January 10, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved a contract with the FWHA for $200,000 for payment of a portion of the cost of a redevelopment plan for the apartments and the Cavile Place neighborhood; R i i WHEREAS, after input from City staff, FWHA issued a Request for OvivoRT I i i Resolution No.4333-07-2014 Qualifications to hire a consultant to prepare a plan for the revitalization of the neighborhood to be developed with input from neighborhood residents and other stakeholders, which would include strategies to create commercial and residential development as well as other social services; I i WHEREAS, after a national search, FWHA hired Gilmore Kean, LLC, along with other consultant team members, to develop the revitalization plan including input from numerous partner agencies and other stakeholders; WHEREAS, Gilmore Kean and its consulting team and partner agencies conducted many meetings with residents, stakeholders and public officials seeking input on the development of the plan j and to determine the needs of the study area. The result in April 2013 was the Cavile Place Neighborhood Transformation Plan; I i WHEREAS, on May 7, 2013 the Corporation's Board of Directors accepted the proposed plan with the following changes: (i) revised the name of the Plan to be the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan (the "Plan") to more accurately reflect the targeted neighborhood; and (ii) extended the western boundary of the Plan's study area to Lloyd Street as recommended in the Plan; i WHEREAS, on May 22, 2013, the City's Plan Commission unanimously approved the Plan and recommended it for adoption by City Council; I I WHEREAS, on June 20, 2013, the FWHA Board of Directors approved the Plan with the i following revision: to relocate the "Education-New Job Training Facility" that the Plan shows at the southeast corner of Amanda and Rosedale Streets to a different location within the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the proposed Cavile Place/Historic j Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan, as revised, and incorporate it, into the City's Comprehensive Plan. i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ' CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: 1. THAT the City Council adopts the proposed Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan as revised; and 2. THAT the City Council incorporates the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan into the City's Comprehensive Plan. I Adopted this 22nd day o July, 2014. �,a. ��� a a®C1FOo a Q 1 �► a a O 4 ATTEST: " I r By' — — — ---------------- ° uA� o ry *' oa oo* G �d o0 O a� i ORTWOR- I I I r.,iirt� l0'✓1'�;rl% / '��' � �'"n�N �/Gr-il!�j i"��dlr���/�d'�rm/r� r��i9���/�� �i( G�i �%i'/iii;; r ; t v � 'He ( [� Afill lC£ ° Ir v,-,h",b,(zl/A7/ vat i, 'I at 0 WO, ............... ([ m. a 0°+ Fort Worth,Hovsiq ' uthI6rity 1 � V and the %` u a gce Corporation Fort Wort Hoy ; N, i c a PRE-FINAL FOR REVIEW 04.23.1.3 Cavile Place °n IIII ° [:) ri' rn IIII o i-i ["" Fort Worth Housing Authority and the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation ® he Gilmore Kean consulting team was competitively selected to assist the Fort Worth Housing Authority(FWHA)and the City of Fort Worth Housing Finance Prepared by Corporation(the City)in undertaking a comprehensive planning process to result Gilmore Kean in a Transformation Plan for Cavile Place Apartments and the Surrounding Neigh- kk Gilmore Kean,LLC has partnered with Duvernay+Brooks LLC,Campus GI LMOR EKE AN +Community Strategies LLC and Edgemere Consulting Corporation,all firms with With extensive national experience with public housing redevelopment,as well as local Freese&Nichols firms Freese&Nichols,Inc.,The Catalyst Group and Open Channels Group. Open Channels Group Catalyst Development Duvernay+Brooks Edgemere Consulting Corporation Campus+Community Strategies Trrrai slaoirrrtati n 16. TAlliiflll..11fi 011f (,:0IIY"IlF1lfi1lY'1lFS Street Improvements 16. Public Transportation 16. IIIIWIFIIROIDUCIIFIIIOIIN Potential Bicycle Circulation Routes 18. The Neighborhood Study Area li frrastrrru c uirrr°r 18. Stormwater Management 18. Utilities 18. i,,,xii'cu'iirIll llf. U<IIIVUIIMAII Y ii. The Neighborhood Plan ii. The People Plan vi. iIIHlllllfi G IIfi011w�lll..11fi RIL.AIIY 21. The Housing Plan vii. riiH,iIIIf. II°IOUSIIIIING RIII..AIIY �,:A Illlll..11fi IIw�IILACIIfi Il�llfiIIIGIIHIIIIfifOII IIHIIIOOIIif r IIRAIIYSIIf:OIIRIIMA'IlrllloIIy RIII..AIIy Summary of Existing Conditions 26. Goals and Guiding Principles 26. I4IIiiIIIGIIHIIIII:fOIIRIIHIIIOOIIif 01 1I�llw�OIIR'IIFUIIylIl'ilrIIIIIfiS Cavile Place Redevelopment 27. The Community Planning Process 4. Residential Redevelopment 30. Neighborhood Goals 5. Residential Infill and Neighborhood Conservation 30. People Goals 5. Large Site Development 31. Housing Goals 6. Green Building 31. Participation of Key Stakeholders 6. Utility Infrastructure 31. Community Investment 7. Plan Approach 7. 11 llw�lll..Ilfill llfill�"IIA''lI Il1011� R11I..AIIY Preliminary Phasing 32. Preliminary Financial Plan 39. IIHIIIIIf: IMIIE IIIGIIHIIIII::fOIIRIIHIIIOOIID RIII..AIIY Financial 6 lan AssW.uirr^lations 42. Summary of Existing conditions 8. Affordability/Unit Type Mix 42. Leveraging Opportunities 8 Cost Assumptions 42. Major Revitalizaiton Concepts 10. Financing Assumptions 43. East Rosedale Street and Neighlboi lug od Gateways 10. Aiil ilw ii':llylliflllx A 45. Rosedale Plaze Park 10. Demographics Retail Coirnirnerrrcial Mixed.Use Center 10. Residential E) vu~lolarrryent 12. Neighborhood Open Slaace 12. AiiI iIw ii'IIyllDiIIx B 67. Cornirnunity Gardens 14. Glossary of Acronyms and Terms Education and Other Cornirnunity Facilities 16. IIIIY°IIFIIR Ili UC"11`1110IN The Cavile Place Neighborhood Transformation Plan envisions the creation of a vibrant,sustainable community over the next 10—15 years.The planning and design team approached the planning process,as directed, with the specific goal that the proposed Transformation Plan for the Cavile Place and the surrounding neighborhood comply with the requirements of HUD's Choice Neighborhood's "t I �l �; cutih�arbo�lMdrtiw farm Initiative(CNI),while also positioning FWHA to apply for other funding should CNI not be available.The Transformation Plan addresses each of the three key HUD objectives far:Neighborhood;People;and Housing,in an integrated,comprehen- sive manner. The Neighborhood Study Area xte�fdF�e �'b�r4taod � M� ' The Cavile Place neighborhood is historically known as"Stop Six"due to its loca- tion on the now-gone inter-urban railway linking Fort Worth and Dallas. It is an yap w 1lrgaha,Nei C�ort9od area of contrasts as evident in the existing land use.The neighborhood includes Y g man churches and several schools,which are often indicators of a strop and stable community.At the same time it is characterized by an extensive amount of 1walyr�ri�Mrrn i� ti V vacant land-a clear indicator of neighborhood stress and declining population. Through this comprehensive planning process,today there is a growing consensus that the time to move foward with the revitalizaiton of this once-vibrant neigh- borhood has arrived.The Plan's success depends on neighborhood residents, pp r 9 business owners,merchants,and institutions working in partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Housing Authority to bring about the recom- mended improvements. Neighborhood Location and Boundaries Railroads Since completion of the planning analysis,the initial neighborhood study area Cavile Neighborhood Boundary bounded by East Rosedale Street,Ramey Avenue,Stalcup Road and Edgewood Vacant Parcels Terrace,has been expanded to accomodate properties along the west side of Edgewood Terrace as illustrated in the adjacent Neighborhood Location and Boundaries map. IPIRlli.-IlF III INAIII..IF 0111 I1111EVIlI II 04.23.1..3 Exi�i..cuiirii uf. SUMMARY The Neighborhood Plan Implementation of the Cavile Place neighborhood plan will be initiated by the � � �,�✓iii^v '�Ci , construction of improvements to East Rosedale Street.The design for these im- provements is underway,as of the printing of this document,and construction is planned for 2015-2017.New paving,street lighting,sidewalks and a landscaped median will give the street an entirely new appearance.South Tierney Road, which now ends at East Rosedale,will be extended to Calumet Street,two blacks to the south,thereby creating a new entrance and focal paint of community activity in a central location.The intersection of East Rosedale and South Tierney, providing access to and from the neighborhoods north of the railroad tracks,is proposed to be developed as a commercial center that will include a new grocery stare along with other retail businesses serving Stop Six and the adjacent neigh- borhoods.The portion of the center along the south side of Rosedale is proposed to be developed with a mix of uses,including ground floor retail,and second Proposed Future Character-Looking South from Rosedale Along the floor residential apartments. Extension of South Tierney Road Amanda street,the traditional neighborhood"main street"is also proposed to be upgraded with new paving and pedestrian amenities.New mixed-use develop- ment incorporating local neighborhood—serving businesses is proposed along the improved street. A central feature of the neighborhood plan is the transformation of vacant land into community gardens.As has been learned in other communities this use of land has many benefits,including the creation of a variety of employment op- portunties that may include marketing and selling the produce,and culinary arts �i fr jabs.This use can also help eliminate the"food desert"that surrounds the Cavile 1 Place neighborhood by providing locally-grown produce for sale in the neighbor- hood.The community gardens are proposed to be organized along the Dunbar creek/drainage channel running from Calumet Street southeast to Ramey Av- enue.The creek/drainage channel offers the opportunity to capture water for the Existing Character-Looking South from Rosedale at South Tierney Road gardens,and the aggregation of vacant land provides the opportunity to develop lPIRIlf IlFIIIIIY III..Ilf' Ilg I1111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 �� a�(ws aaar�' a ✓��(n I r r � y!I It r,1 �� w✓r�, � I � ' , / �%/ ' rr f Oyu ��✓'���1� ��X��✓� s✓� �i�„� / I , � X ��i � � ,i✓f �M��M�l�lg71�' '�i+�` � K� � I�" !✓ �� �, r'' l d b rr / �4� ✓ r ✓✓✓ ( y U �r� // /g;,✓'fl orb%f y r„r r n � !� 9 v ✓/W�m� ,1,7m � r ���iY p t � I�✓ly '. ✓C�,�jl� wv �f (,��/ry� � �Nf;,,�✓N;O,Fr �r�:kr�iJ'/ r �! �r //� �� ✓� r J��1X�rii7 �y � r 1/�✓,, �a^7 rr✓i, "r �//i 1 � � /� '� h � ✓(/ r ✓rrF dA7k!%^� �tr�;1 � l."�u ��"��� �(f �k��i��.;.. c ✓ "��XS f k f!�//, ��/'� Y�w>Nw�,�� % � , u.` �u� I ✓�/J�/r%/// �/od�Y�.,,, 4rwryJY '. ///r� a �ii�r r, ✓i 'N ri I r iI �1 � �� r / � ✓ ✓ �� mow✓ � � !� ✓�'. 110 10 11� SX � r ✓ M1YX � � � � VIII�I� �il�� � �IN(��1 J. � � Major Neighborhood Revitalization Concepts 0 1 Rosedale Improvements TxDOT 2 Existing/Expanded Park ��r r ,� r / rYJ �worG ✓ 3.Commercial-Retail and Mixed Use Community Gateway P+ �, � '� ✓ j� �I"Pt ° ` � 1�����l��� 4.Cavile Place-New Residential Construction L /i� r �' ri I, Y i t b, � p ;�/� ✓ ! f f it/� 1 y X r 1 r/✓,✓n /✓J� rl�r Y✓ ✓ ✓ V I ✓ , - ,�! ; r i ✓^ �lrY rY� , , J 1 wlJ � r p, Y !✓F r�� % fly r✓/ ,✓ �d Y l ` �a rJOr , i�` �. /iu %; ..... 5.Education-New Job Training Facility tl i ✓ �y r�' �✓ ��✓J ^ °"°Ur ` 6.New Residential Development Jill " If�<lr%✓i, 7✓ �" l " Lr I(✓ 7.Community Garden and Stormwater ���/ lJ � � � � � j� � ' ✓: j!� �� Management Area 8.Local Schools r� ono 9.Large Site Development 10.Neighborhood Conservation/Infill on Existing Vacant Properties 11.Amanda Street Improvements flDV����1 Churches Location of Illustration shown on Page 8 ue PRE.11':'IC I.. FOIR RIIEVIIIIIEW 04.23.1.3 r r r �1/fm Jr � / r � r!1il?J!a�/r �"'r•, / �lr,�lr��r�, p � e //�J ;.ri ��ll��r�Y/� rid„ ;( r I • ;� �- �l/�dp /r iY' �l% � ° ., � � f ll�rl�/!,'((�� I �� �r, , r '%�xlstln�°'CavllexPlac ,� Y rt� q /�w�//,,r�, 1 /',/o �' r✓r� 'H/ aiic riz lA t �, ; r Yr r �'• f �� / � r � �� rr J �� � � r / �" iu V- Y1,�� �✓ , 1 r/ r Ir'r A ' ri r� rr ' 1 East Ro��,�tla1�'� r a� r n '' a'. CAClJM TRE9 South Tierney p ' n a o Mixed tls�Conimercagj and Resi ��t7al �es�ru 'r 4 1� t$t1U21 site Ale p x r � s New resYcfenfial develoj ent on oc o ��7 Pay' site i t r r ri ri I, I l�li, I �p z a r Redd C htyUartlen �/ r/✓iii .�� '��, � �l�r G/� T /gs rS�U��t to, Men'sr v I Illustration of future neighborhood character Pll llf Ilf'IIIIII IFOIR 11 104.23.1.3 lllllf. 04.23.1..3 i v . I ii VI u r kM�fi r Yti I I Proposed Future Character-Looking South on Amanda at Cowan ponds that would return more rainwater to the local groundwater system,and alleviate localized flooding problems. Schools are today,and will continue to be in the future,major land uses in the neighborhood.The creation of the Young Men's Leadership Academy at the farmer Dunbar Schaal has already begun the transformation of the educational institutions in the neighborhood.In addition the plan identifies significant vacant lands adjacent to the Logan Elementary School that could become a site for facili- ties providing higher education and training related to the community gardens Existing character-Looking South on Amanda at Cowan element of the plan. The neighborhood plan also includes proposals for street improvements as well as closure of streets that are not needed,creation of bicycle circulation routes and expansion of public transportation service within the neighborhood. v P111llf IlFIIIIIN III..Ilf' Ilg I1111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 i l„r i"riHw r / ' i/ova e�iiD�p o / � roe w io�rw" Proposed Future Character of Community Gardens Along Dillard The People Plan Street The People Plan addresses the needs of the residents of Cavile Place and the sur- rounding neighborhood that were identified through analysis of local,state and federal demographic data,as well as a detailed survey of residents of Cavile Place. The People Plan addresses needs in the categories of job training and readiness, employment,adult,youth and early childhood education,youth development, health,services for seniors and people with disabilities,public safety,relocation, and outreach and service coordination.While there are a variety of partners that currently work with neighborhood residents in many of these service catego- ries,the Plan for People identifies additional programs and services that will be required to fulfill the goals of the Transformation Plan. The following are key proposals of the People Plan: •Create a neighborhood job training and business incubator center •Implement training and placement programs for culinary,agri culture,and otherjobs to support the community garden concept •Create a small business development program related to the commu P111llf IlFIll1IY III..Ilf' Ilg IlRIIEVIlIII 04.23.1..3 ”„ nity garden concept •Provide/expand transportation service to schools during inclement weather •Develop farmers market(s)related to the community gardens concept •Implement a"Neighborhood Enhancement Team"approach to im prove neighborhood safety •Hire a program manager to begin immediate implementation of the People Plan The Housing Plan The Plan for Housing proposes the complete demolition of the 300 old,outdated, and poorly arranged public housing units on the Cavile Place site,and the con- struction of 300 new public housing units,of which 225 units are proposed to be located in the Cavile Place neighborhood.One hundred and fifty units—including a mix of public housing,affordable and market rate rental units are proposed to be built on the Cavile Place site.The remaining 75 public housing replacement units are proposed to be located outside the Cavile Place neighborhood on sites to-be-determined. " irr ii In addition the Housing Plan proposes that blocks immediately adjacent to the Ca- vile Place site be purchased and assembled for new housing development.While much of this land is already vacant,there are some occupied properties.These are also proposed to be acquired,and where possible,renovated to become an integral part of the new construction.The total development proposed on these blocks is 293 units,which will include a mix of public housing,affordable and market-rate rentals,and homeownership units.The blocks located on the south /i1 /i, >iJ r r, side of East Rosedale Street at the intersection with South Tierne y Road re sig- nificant i nificant"gateway"sites and are proposed to incorporate mixed-use buildings that will include both commercial uses on the ground floor and residential apartments above.Fifty three rental units are proposed on those two blacks. // r �/� j Outside of the blocks described above the plan calls for development of infill The Barracks-like design of the Cavile Place Buildings Is Proposed to single family homes on existing vacant lots.One hundred and ninety three resi- Be Replaced with All New Construction dential units can be accommodated on these vacant properties.Development of �n lPIRIlf IlFIIIIIY III..Ilf'0Ili1Il111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 w l/ a ,r✓ ', ✓� I r/ r rr � � a / ia4�f�'"r iy f�rk - � iJ � ',f ✓J,< '. %�ri 2 J :;%fi /r ' � r � 4 Existing Barracks-like layout on the Cavile Place Site /cr� r l 11D r✓ i f! / � r Single and multi-family residential buidings will replace exsiting devel- opment on the Cavile Place Site (z,.' A new Parkway will provide amriiiw distinctive street character to the / Yt Cavile site Ni' a, South Tierney Road is proposed to r be extended south of East Rose- dale to provide a new gateway to the neighborhood a.l Anew Town Green is proposed on the expanded East Rosedale Park k / site '"r/, „lr Y"'r,J/r / / i •,ir ,/„%r f' / ;, / / ,,; I J Avenue G is proposed to be ex- Illustration Showing Potential Future Character of the Cavile Place Site tended to East Rosedale Street PllI'III III Il OIR I1104.23.1..3 v,,, „1. inrr� r /T „,M.,,, Y I rr rill i� i r �Mi w 1 L: Proposed Future Character of The Cavile Place Site- Looking North Along the New Extension of South Tierney Street ix IPll llf Ilf'IIIIII Il OIR I1 104.23.1..3 these properties,which may include both rental and ownership units, will likely occur over time,throughout the entire 10-15 year time frame for implementa- tion of the Transformation Plan.The following sections of this report describe the Neighborhood,People and Housing Plans in more detail. Illustration Showing Proposed Char / acter of Residential Development the Blocks South of Cavile Place f d A. J ➢ %.. �f f, ��r I r r rr a G J Single and multi-family residential The existing Young Men's Acad- �� buidings will replace exsiting devel- emy is an institutional anchor for opment on the Cavile Place Site proposed new development !2.') East Rosedale Park is proposed to "I., Community Gardens and storm- be expanded to create a new Town water improvements are proposed 2 Lsf F 4 Green along Dunbar Creek i New residential development consisting of primarily singlefamily Aerial Photo Shows the Extensive Amount of Vacant Land on The homes is proposed on the blocks Blocks Immdedilatey south of the Cavile Place Site immediately around the Cavile Place site lPll I IlFIll1N III..Ilf' Ilg I1111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 x Cavile Place Neighborhood Transformation Plan Summary Development Program u ii o o i i i i i i�� miiu a ul I Dail. umI u u IuI o I uum I IiI v II uum u I I u II III 11 III III II III 1111111 III IIIIIIIIIVIII III III 11 11111..111111.111 IIIL 1111111. I IWIIPIII II 111111 IIIQWIIIQIII WIVWIIIIIII 1 VIII IIILQIIIUI 111. 111 ll I I � l IIII I 1 I � a N IV��II III�IIII I Rental Units PH/LIHTC(Replacement Units) 65 60 0 0 125 Rad-Type Project-Based Rental Assistance/LIHTC(Replacement Units) 0 75 0 0 75 HOME or Other Affordable(40%-50%AM) 0 0 26 0 26 LI HTC(40%-60%AMI) 53 41 0 0 94 Market Rate(>60%AM[) 32 76 27 143 244 Subtotal 150 218 53 143 564 Homeownership Units Section 8 Homeownership(Replacement Units) 0 25 0 0 25 Affordable 0 50 0 0 50 Market Rate 0 0 0 50 50 Subtotal 0 75 0 50 125 Total 150 293 53 193 689 Retail/Commercial GSF Retail(including grocery store) 100,000 Mixed-Use Development 20,000 Redevelopment Site on Rosedale 20,000 Sites at Ramey and Stalcup 9,000 Total 149,000 xi IPllC llf Ilf'IIIIII F' IR I1104.23.1..3 P11I III 11I IFOIR 11104.23.1.3 x1l Cavile Place[�i [:)o r 1h o o d " i r' II � II o n ['"n i �IN e Iii 9 lhu rllhu if°> IIIII 11 111 o t.;sIiin I�IIw.IIIIIIIIIIf:� IlC�IIlIIIIIC��•�IIw�IIw� IIC�"II��II�III"Il�lllllf. The planning process focused on the area bounded by East Rosedale Street,Ra- mey Avenue,Stalcup Road,and Edgewood Terrace.For implementation purposes it is proposed that the area be extended westward to include properties between Edgewood Terrace and the drainage channel that lies just west of Lloyd Street. y 4j �A �ml Properties in this area are more directly connected to the Cavile Place planning area due to the fact that no streets cross the drainage channel.They are also included in the Stop 6/Poly Oversight Neighborhood Association area that covers the majority of the planning study area. f"H r�N qi The neighborhood includes many features which provide a strong foundation upon which to develop a long-term transformation plan.The target area,what is commonly referred to as the"Stop Six"neighborhood holds deep historic significance,particularly for African American families in Fort Worth.While the neighborhood was listed in 2009 by Historic Fort Worth,Inc.as one of the most yr9 % vf�✓ 1f%J;, - i endangered places in Fort Worth"due to deterioration,lack of fiscal investments, / // i i% o / education,awareness and appreciation of existing historic resources,"there is a deep commitment by its residents,including several churches with deep roots in the neighborhood,to see this community returned to vibrancy and sustainability through this revitalization effort.With key community members,such as Council- member Moss,championing the effort,there is the local will to rebuild this once great neighborhood. The neighborhood's northern border,East Rosedale Street,provides a natural gateway into the community,and an opportunity through the introduction of community-serving commercial development to end the current isolation of this neighborhood by linking it to the larger Fort Worth community.The goals for this transformation are not only to benefit the existing residents,but to attract new families to the community. i The fact that some 45%of the land in the neighborhood is vacant represents a unique opportunity to achieve land acquisition at reasonable prices to signifi- cantly strengthen the fabric of this historic neighborhood,and to meet the"one for one"public housing replacement requirement of the CNI program by placing a significant portion of the 300 public housing units currently on the Cavile Place Substantial vacant land in site within the neighborhood boundaries,while also allowing deconcentration of the community is oppor- tutnity for new development low-income residents through mixed-income development.The concentration of vacant land also offers the opportunity over the longer term to attract a signifi- cant employer to the neighborhood. IPII II IlFIIIIIY IIL Ilf' IIC1 II111EVIlIII 04.23.713 2, 0 i U �J %� I�'� %�i✓,oOJIJYf"��„ i q i it/ � n � � ,�w � y rr '� „���,Jd y�r�ll%1�1�1!✓/��11�����i� ��,j� r I r r r , d ,..f,,//l G �l P � '"�;, p / ��� �N°�w uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum Cavile Place and Surrounding Neighborhood % Transformation Plan if ra% Vacant Property Railroads Cavile Neighborhood Boundary i R°o 6ai� aui��rii «�16kin �`I Vacant Parcels r�' `y` �i � ' J 0 r � � l ; (( - �'Q ' uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum p�;r �� ,,%� ,,d�,i�� .. ,ir ,,r��,: � VVh4; u ,�� v0"," � "�i` kiax,�,�„v- � � �✓�,� � M Eff 3 PllI'III IN III..I1I I1104.23.1..3 The vast open space in the neighborhood makes possible the introduction of a coherent plan for what is now underutilized land throughout the neighborhood. In addition to the introduction of new parks,the community gardens can serve simply as a community-serving resource,where people can grow their own fresh fruits and vegetables,or can be expanded to serve as a business model for the community.The plan for community gardens draws from several successful mod- els in urban areas,and provides a connection to the neighborhood's past. Finally,because the neighborhood has been designated as a Neighborhood Em- powerment Zone by the City of Fort Worth,the City provides incentives for new construction or rehabilitation of properties in the neighborhood,such as munici- pal property tax abatements,fee waivers and release of city liens.This is key not only for the implementation of this plan,but also because a goal of the plan is to inspire property owners in the neighborhood to participate in the areas rebirth by making improvements to their own properties. The Community Planning Process In addition to undertaking a comprehensive physical needs assessment,market analysis and financial analysis,as well as a resident needs assessment,the plan- ning process relied heavily on the participation of the residents of Cavile Place and the surrounding neighborhood,as well as key Fort Worth stakeholders.To gear the community up for the planning process,the Gilmore Kean Team held a series of informational meetings,incuding with residents of Cavile Place on May 14,and with the broader community on May 15,2012,to explain the redevelop- ment concepts and goals for the planning process,and to obtain input on the neighborhood strengths,weaknesses and opportunities. On Saturday June 23,2012 some 50 participants came together in a community workshop to generate ideas for the future improvement of the Cavile Place site and surrounding neighborhood.The workshop began with a brief report by the planning team that covered the demographic and market analysis and the exist- ing physical characteristics of the Cavile Place site and neighborhood.Following that the participants broke into three groups to discuss each of the major ele- ments that are addressed in the Transformation Plan:Neighborhood,People and Housing. The following is a brief summary of the project goals as stated by the workshop participants. P111llf IlFIIIIIY III..IF0111Il111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 4 Neighborhood Goals Introduce neighborhood-serving amenities,such as restaurant(s),and a v grocery store,and incorporate other commercial uses to return vacant land to productive use. Improve transportation and mobility,through improved transit service,new p and improved sidewalks and new bike lanes. " Create open space/recreation opportunities through community gardens, walking and pocket parks and sports courts. Celebrate the neighborhood's history and protect and preserve neighbor- hood character. Improve neighborhood stability through increased homeownership and de- l molition of vacant houses. Increase public safety by incorporating safety features into new construction, Dui improving street lighting and work with the police department to increase the visibility of police in the neighborhood. " 'j b � o nrsr r"nom yu ��j" H P20pI2 G08I5 � ,!m,"r.n��r P Provide access to training programs and employment and business opportu- nities. Improve education for all,from Pre-K,K-12,college preparation,through adult education. i Address financial issues such as financial literacy and credit repair. 9 + Promote healthy lifestyles and increase access to healthy food and health 6 services. y Increase public safety through economic development programs for resi- dents,returning vacant properties to productive use,and partnerships with f local law enforcement. Housing Goals Create a neighborhood comprised of high-quality,well-maintained, mixed-income housing that accommodates families and includes side- walks and adequate lighting. Feature single-family homes,or buildings that look like single-family detached homes,over duplex/townhouse-style buildings,and ensure j adequate off-street parking. I f of ; Follow a design approach that respects the historic"feel'of the neigh- d borhood,and utilizes traditional elements such as porches and brick construction. Eliminate the"project"stigma of Cavile Place by dispersing public housing units on a number of different sites,and developing new mixed-income housing that blends with the density and character of the surrounding neighborhood. s Participation of Key Stakeholders To better place the goals for the Transformation Plan for Cavile Place and its sur- rounding neighborhood in the context of developments within the City of Fort Worth,and the larger region,the Gilmore Kean team held a series of meetings with key stakeholders.On August 16 and 17,2012,the team met with representa- tives from Texas Wesleyan University,Tarrant County,University of Texas at Arling- ton School of Urban and Public Affairs,Fort Worth Independent School District, Texas Department of Transportation and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority. Information about the planning process was also sent to Tarrant County College and the 1PS Health Network. Additionally,on September 12,2012,the Team met with Fort Worth Catholic Charities,Fort Worth Police Department,Fort Worth Independent School District, United Way,Boys and Girls Club,Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department,Fort Worth Housing and Economic Development Department,Fort Worth Library Department,Fort Worth Parks and Community Services and Tarrant County College. P111llf Ilf'IIIIIY IIL Ilf'0111 I1111EVIlIII O4.23.1..3 6 Community Investment The full realization of the goals outlined in this plan for neighborhood transformation cannot be realized without the commitment and engagement of residents of the Stop Six neighborhood.It is anticipated that individual property owners will take advantage of incentives to improve their properties,as well as become active members of organizations to sustain neighborhood improvements. One such mechanism for involvement of neighborhood residents is participation ��� '�� in a Neighborhood Enhancement Team,a body made up of community police officers,residents,businesses,neighborhood associations,schools,faith-based organizations,civic/non-profit groups,government and others who come y� together to improve the safety and quality of life in the Stop Six neighborhood. Additionally,it is envisioned that a neighborhood association,made up of both renters and homeowners,will be formed to constructively address neighborhood issues and promote cohesion and sustainability. Plan Approach The Transformation Plan for Cavile Place and its surrounding neighborhood was prepared with a methodology that will support submission of grant applications for prospective major funding sources for implementation.Those funding sources mot, �o may include:a HOPE VI grant(should that program be re-funded);a Choicedt��" Neighborhoods Initiative(CNI)implementation grant;and/or one or more rounds of Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocations.Even if FWHA ultimately decides not to pursue a CNI implementation grant,the CNI framework with its focus on the three areas of neighborhood,people and housing will serve FWHA and the City well as it incorporates all the significant components necessary to achieve comprehensive neighborhood transformation. The Team understands that final decisions about plan implementation will be largely driven by available resources,so it has devised a flexible plan that can be implemented in phases.Because of the scale at which FWHA and the City hope to impact this neighborhood,it is anticipated that it will take 10-15 years for all the elements in the plan to come to full fruition.It is recognized,of course,that availability of funding sources in the latter years can't be reasonably predicted,so the financing plan outlined here focuses primarily on activities that can be accom- plished in the first five years of the plan. 7 II 111Ilf IlFIIIIIY IIL IF0111 I1111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 TIIIlllllf. IMIIEIIIGIIHIIII:.�OIIRIIHIIOOIID IRIIAN Summary of Existing Conditions Today the Cavile Place site and scattered residences in the surrounding neighbor- hood are remnants of an historic,thriving community known as"Stop Six."The community has a smaller population than it did some years ago,but it remains a strong neighborhood,anchored by the many churches that continue to thrive, the Maude I.Logan Elementary School and the Young Men's Leadership Academy (located on the site of the former Dunbar Middle School).The neighborhood has challenges—while not technically a food desert,it lacks a full service gro- cery store;while real estate prices are very affordable,the area has been losing population;while centrally located in the Fort Worth metropolitan area,it lacks a major employer. However,the significant amount of vacant land—evidence of the decreasing population—is also one of the neighborhoods greatest opportunities-providing `. significant land areas for future development.In addition,the planned improve- b ments to East Rosedale Street will dramatically improve the appearance and f Pin 1 impressions of the neighborhood.These are among the opportunities that the Transformation Plan seeks to leverage toward the creation of a thriving,f✓�a� ri l flit ��� /��i����1�%��fif' / g g, �� � / // /�� yA j'�✓�G//%%%%/%i/i✓ji ��/�i able community. Existing commercial uses include convenience-type //// ✓ J �f food stores � ��, �� ��� ����� Leveraging Opportunities r With the overarching goal to acknowledge and preserve the unique historical her- itage of the community,the Transformation Plan for Cavile Place and Surrounding Neighborhood provides a comprehensive framework for short and long-range ac- tions to stabilize and rebuild the historic Stop Six community.The Plan addresses i three key opportunities: t ` 1. Dramatically enhancing the appearance of East Rosedale Street The Plan leverages the major streetscape improvements that the Texas Department of Transportation has planned for East Rosedale Street.The improvements to East Rosedale now in the design stage,will dramatically enhance the character of this important arterial street and neighborhood Churches are a significant i'° g /, / ' � i"'s a gateway by introducing much needed retail and commercial activity. institutional land use in the study area P111llf IlFIIIIN III..IF0111Il111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 8 N rr/ vGa In�ansetaonflht4 flit�a tl¢v q al use i !Naar wastal grda#itg cUf 5trt @at aW Ries !. 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Redeveloping the Cavile Place public housing site The Fort Worth Housing Authority is committed to redeveloping this site into a mixed-income community that will blend with and enhance the neigh- borhood.This removes what has become an impediment to neighborhood transformation and creates the opportunity for new residential development on surrounding blocks. 3. Transforming vacant land to create a sustainable community The Plan calls for infill of vacant residential properties in the surrounding neighborhood with new single family homes,planned parks and open space, and the development of community gardens that will,over time,increase the population and lead to the creation of a sustainable community. Major Revitalization Concepts East Rosedale Street and� Jr�ara�dSl��)lif t Nei hlao 1,—rood Gateways The improvements to East Rosedale Street will create a new"front door"to the Stop Six neighborhood.There will be two key neighborhood gateways along this Street.The first will be located at Rosedale's intersection with Amanda Street. �7 Amanda is the traditional"main street"of the neighborhood that,in the past, Potential round �� Ir �� supported both residential and local-serving retail commercial uses.This impor- a bout tant street is planned to be improved with possible round a bouts and a land- "% scaped median to re-establish it as a desirable address for neighborhood retail i Park expansion own a �' �'� and services. To promote neighborhood safety,it is also envisioned that Amanda and new Town P g Y Breen �...d n�� i� yr, d,, Street would house the office for the Neighborhood Enhancement Team,and the S.Tierney Road i J community police officers who work in the Stop Six neighborhood.The second deneonto it or r;Of neighborhood gateway will be created at the intersection of East Rosedale and comment Street f. � I South Tierney Road.At this location,Tierney Road will be extended south of Rosedale,through the Cavile Place site to Calumet Street,and may incorporate a round-a-bout and boulevard-style streetscape,thereby creating a new entrance and visual identity for the neighborhood and the Cavile Place site. 1� Rosedale Plaza Park rp The existing Rosedale Park will be expanded westward,alongside the new Tierney Boulevard thereby making the Park a more integral part of the community and solidifying the new gateway experience. Rosedale Park is proposed to be expanded to Retail l Corni nercial',Mixed.Use Center create a new Town Green along the extension Alongside the Park and straddling the East Rosedale/Tierney Street intersec- of South Tierney Road tion is the planned location for a new retail/commercial center.This new center Ill'IIR IIf Ilf'III 11I Ilf' IIR 111 04.23.1.3 111 llf. 04.23.1..3 T O �j ll%i�/% r r��� ✓ � �yp �Ir(r.!mr( ( i f r� / � ri � � l i% �/,��f � /, i/��l�iv�i/�'� sr r ,r✓vr�f rli�r!// ,,„��lr/� Itg y� r� �,��/r��r� r my/J/ Gi// ��l / /��lim+� �r / r J irk-��/✓u / % irrr� y u � � r�o�„y rii;�-;,,„ .,,`. „�-rE,r �r,,, .„,. , ,,r., u.. ymrr ! ,.: uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuumi Cavile Place and Surrounding Neighborhood " r Transformation Plan �u�� Major Neighborhood Revitalization Concepts 1 Rosedale Improvements TxDOT 2.Existing/Expanded Park E/1”1 +N yV J� �j, k,Jm.mt v rr l r a p � j�jj� 3.Commercial-Retail and Mixed Use Community Gateway 4.Cavile Place-New Residential Construction � 4 p ;;r 5.Education New Job Training Facility r✓ ' '' � r waa7e 6.New Residential Development �r °' � `��� �� �� 7.Community Garden and Stormwater Management Area LL /i I 8.LOCBI 5CI1001s m 1 fir "I IQ �' a RAMEYFai�/% I r 9.Large Site Development �� 1 r✓l are /�� r r•I ” ,,, 10.Neighborhood Conservation/Infill on.... Existin g p Vacant Properties 11.Amanda Street Improvements rovements p Churches and other Institutions i iy r v 1 J r m a � r m , Neighborhood Gateways s TT PIRlli IIl'IIIIIY III..IFOIR IRllEVIIIIli. 04.23.1.3 Y,I�fi rr'p� '� i' IpI i''�'f��, is planned to include a grocery store along with other food service,retail and convenience services.Along the south side of Rosedale the center is envisioned to PropOSed include mixed-use development with retail uses on the ground floor and apart- Grocery Store 1 ments above.All uses in the center are proposed to be located on the property frontage to create a walkable,pedestrian-friendly district.Parking for the develop- r ment will be located on the interior of the blocks where it will not detract from the streetscape.Where appropriate on-street parking will be provided to serve Retaa Commer ° �� � the retail uses and create a traffic"calming"effect. ai wpm res den tai aeo,e � �; �`�✓r� n;� i �1afF � M v r" �' Just to the west of the new commercial center is the existing Boys and Girls Club, the Keystone Baptist Church and the Housing Authority offices and community meeting room. The church and the Boys and Girls Club facilities are proposed to Residential G xr ,a � remain,while the Housing Authority building is proposed to be converted to a apartments �. i � center for community and supportive service providers.This block of community service uses is proposed to be expanded and enhanced to include a job-training and business incubator facility located on the vacant property immediately west of Etta Street,with frontage on East Rosedale Street. Proposed Mixed-Use commercial and The new commercial center,in combination with the expanded park and commu- residential center located at Tierney and East nity service facilities,will make this section of Rosedale a new hub of pedestrian- Rosedale Strets oriented activity for the neighborhood. Residential E)evelcllarnent Please refer to page 29 for a detailed description of the Housing Plan. Neiglpborl'lood Opera Slaaces p' In addition to Rosedale Plaza Park,the Transformation Plan incorporates recom- mendations for development of several other small—scale neighborhood open spaces.Included are several portions of blocks created where the street grid jogs. These spaces will help wayfinding through the neighborhood by making street connections more obvious,and will provide opportunities to create small ideri able places within the larger neighborhood context.The plan also proposes that i' the Amanda Davis home site,and the Rosenwald School and adjacent vacant property,be developed as historic/park sites commemorating the early history of the Stop Six neighborhood.The metal cladding now enclosing the Rosenwald School building should be removed and the building restored as part of this ef- ,l//, `" I fort.In addition,the Plan proposes that vacant lands around the Stewarts Chapel C.M.E.Church be acquired and developed as a park.With the additional land area,the parking for the church can be relocated to the rear of the property— Proposed future character of the Mixed-Use allowing the Amanda Street frontage to be a large public green space facing this Center looking south along the extension of S. Tierney Road important street. P111llf IlFIIIIIY III..IF0111 11111EVIIIII 04.23.1..3 12,, iir ii r r r r,,; � rvii rrriiirri f r r 4 I i r I � , „r i Proposed Future Character-Looking South on Amanda at Cowan I IYII ill III I lull, Y Existing character-Looking South on Amanda at Cowan 13 PllI'III III IFOIRIl104.).'3.1..'3 Corniriunity Gardens The Transformation Plan proposes that vacant land and isolated houses located along the creek be acquired for the development of community gardens and T � storm water management improvements.The community gardens concept is thriving in other communities in Texas and around the country.The farming method that is employed by the models that appear to be most easily replicable pug rig ry Jr / � �'1� in the Stop Six neighborhood is Small Plot Intensive,or SPIN,farming.It is attrac- tive because it requires little upfront capital,relies on minimal equipment and has the potential to result in significant crop yields on small plots of land.It is also provides a business model for a number of directions the Stop Six neighborhood l might go with the community garden concept. r � �F The Rockford Housing Authority provides a model for a modest community garden program that is primarily intended to serve the immediate neighborhood. Property residents tend the gardens and share the harvest,with the extra pro- duce sold at farmer's markets.The program has been so successful that there are plans to build a grocery store in the neighborhood where produce can be sold. GrowTown(www.growtown.org)is a nonprofit in Detroit that considers the com- munity garden concept to be an integral part of neighborhood revitalization by creating a mechanism for economic self-sufficiency.This model is focused on the involvement of children and youth,so that there is not only the introduction of healthy food into the neighborhood,but it also provides a practical application for teaching math and science. Urban Growth(www.urbangrowthfarms.com),in Cleveland,is a successful busi- ness model for a working farm on just%acre of land.They operate a Community Supported Agriculture(CSA)program,for which customers pay up-front for a full season's worth of produce and receive a share of what is harvested on the farm a each week.CSAs benefit farmers by providing up-front payment(to buy seeds, supplies,equipment,etc.)as well as a guaranteed market for what they grow.In addition to selling their produce at farmer's markets,Urban Growth also supplies local restaurants. B Austin has a particularly successful program,the Sustainable Food Center(www. w sustainablefoodcenter.org)which evolved out of a community gardens program started in 1975.They now run four distinct programs,utilizing approximately 3 acres,that provide a model for how a community garden concept can evolve over time to meet several community needs.Their Grow Local program is focused aK on helping families grow produce to meet their own food needs.Farm Direct is a business model to sell produce to farmers markets,hospitals,universities, schools,and worksites.The Happy Kitchen is a cooking and nutrition education P111llf IlFIIIIIY IIL IF0111 I1111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 14 r�mu ,. ouu I r %G/l/i u�uJi � ��,���� f1��>I �%%��,i�/r,. �p �f1r7�6I2 �r'l/�'?a'Y „li n�lrrr��ir�r✓mr r u,^•�i ,�,�/,�"��, ,, J;oti, i // OU r' r Community gardens along with stormwater im- provements are proposed along Dunbar Creek program that teaches individuals to prepare healthy,economical meals, leading to lasting health improvements and behavioral changes.Sprouting Healthy Kids includes three main components:locally-grown,fresh fruits and vegetables served in school cafeterias,classroom lessons designed to introduce students to healthy food and food systems,and a hands-on afterschool gardening and cooking program. The Fort Worth Housing Authority will work with neighborhood residents and local institutions to"jump start"the community garden program in the Stop Six neighborhood,and create a not-for-profit entity that will carry out the implementation of the community garden concept. 15 Pll llf Ilf'IIIIII IFOIIR I1 11 04.23.1.3 04.).'3.1..'3 Education and Other Cornirnunity Facilities The Maude I.Logan Elementary School is located within the Stop Six Neighbor- hood.What was until recently the Dunbar School is now the home of The Paul Laurence Dunbar Young Men's Leadership Academy(YMLA),an organization fo- cused on helping young men develop leadership skills and lead responsible lives. Approximately 50 percent of the neighborhood is located within a quarter mile of one of these two schools. In addition to these existing schools,there is a large vacant area,adjacent to the Logan Elementary School,that could accomodate a higher education facility with i programs focused on and related to the technical and business opportunities presented by the community gardens program. Also,as noted in the description of the Retail Commercial,Mixed-Use Center,a site has been reserved along East Rosedale Street to accommodate a job-training and business incubator facility. Transportation Street Improvements The Transformation Plan,and accompanying map,includes recommendations for several"levels"of street improvements,including new streets and street closures. In order to support the new residential development outlined in the plan,it is recommended that some 15,700 linear feet of existing streets be rebuilt in their Dedication ceremony for the Paul Laurence present locations.These streets will need to be resurfaced,and provided with Dunbar Young Men's Leadership Academy. sidewalks and street landscaping.A detailed survey,which is beyond the scope of the present planning effort,will be required to determine whether the exist- ing curbs and gutters on these streets can be reused.In addition,the Plan calls for the construction of approximately 5,600 linear feet of new streets.Included in this category is the new extension of Tierney Street south of Rosedale and the construction of an extension of Katy Street from Vincennes Street to Edgewood Terrace.Improvements,consisting of installation of additional sidewalks,street landscaping and lighting are also recommended for a portion of Willie Street and Elgin Street,between Amanda Avenue and Stalcup Road. Public Transportation The Stop Six neighborhood is served by a number of bus routes that run along East Rosedale Street,Stalcup Road and Ramey Street. While these serve the perimeter of the neighborhood,they do not adequately serve the interior areas of the community.In response,the Transformation Plan recommends that exist- ing,and/or new routes be provided along existing and improved east-west streets including Amanda,Elgin,Dillard and Calumet Streets.In addition,bus routes P111llf IlFIIIIN III..IF0111 11111EVIIIII 04.23.1..3 16 II IImm E-Rosedale St—Avenue G WiO�EIIlym0l0lmuyumlmUV000WmivUivUivUmm00mmuIImIIIIIIIUIUIUIUIUVUUmmuEmym�m0�l uu'umJIJJ, �f K tman C...t ue H/Cowan Street fI� � An VeJWIW01EIpImIUUf10101 CalumetR et _. now" I,� 'm t Katy uuwwwwum�m�mmmm c�, � � J 0 s � , tl10tlI01101N00001VUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIWImmAUmmWWAQONI01UlU0IIIIluuluwWl ' u u Willie St a m B'o " Du b �- mmmuwllur�m m6 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII - Elgin Street Chapman Street Cavile Place and Surrounding imi� mmmmmm.mmK m m mutl 3 Neighborhood Transformation Plan a n Roo�.T Proposed Steet Improvements New Streets—5,600 Linear Ft Ramey Awnne 01 Potential Round-abouts Rebuild Existing Streets—15,700 Linear Ft Improve Existing Streets—7,100 Ft Abandon Existing Streets ...... uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum 17 P111llf Ilf'IIINAIL IF:0111 I1111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 should serve the enhanced Amanda Avenue corridor.These routes will signifi- cantly improve access to public transportation for residents,and will also provide t�wRNtilrt a!YMea�do+wPb a� enhanced transit access to the two neighborhood schools.The plan also recom- mends enhancing the existing bus stops in the neighborhood,especially those sited adjacent to the Retail Commercial/Mixed-use Center and those sited at the commercial center located at Ramey Street and Stalcup Road. i Potential Bicycle Circulation Routes e�vgq� y The"Bike Fort Worth"Plan includes recommendations for on-street bicycle routes along Stalcup Road and South Hampshire Boulevard(north of the railroad tracks), ri and bike lanes along Ramey Avenue.The proposed street improvements incor- porated in this Revitalization Plan will provide the opportunity to extend the city- Is wide bicycle system into the Cavile Place neighborhood.Specifically,it is proposed that bicycle routes be incorporated on the following streets:Avenue H/Cowan Street/Calumet Street/Kutman Court —between Stalcup Road and Edgewood &1 pj IIPgly Ctv�ralglrt sn i Terrace;Chapman Street/Elgin Street—between Edgewood Terrace and Stalcup ' x Road;Amanda Street between East Rosedale Street and Ramey Avenue;Dillard Street— between Calumet Street and Ramey Avenue;and South Tierney Road between Calumet Street and South Hampshire Boulevard. �i The specific type of bicycle facility to be incorporated along each street will be de- termined when actual designs for the street improvements are undertaken.While l &p�aa it is desirable to incorporate separate bicycle lanes on streets with heavy traffic, some of the bicycle facilities in the Cavile Neighborhood may consist of on-street bicycle routes or sharrows(street markings to indicate the presence of bicycles on the street,and the best place in the street for bicyclists to ride.) t li f astt:irrructt:uire °1 Stormwater Management Cavile Place and Surrounding Neighborhood The Transformation Plan incorporates approximately 35 acres of land along the Transformation Plan creek for use as community gardens and storm water management improve- ments.Overall,the concept is to provide stormwater retention in selected areas, Existing Bus Stops and Routes to reduce the potential for flooding and to provide,subject to permitting,use of retained water for the community gardens. 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PIIRlli.-IIl'IIIIIY III..IFOIR IlRIIEVIlIII 04.23.1..3 210 underway,and numerous success stories to be told,concerted and sustained 'riHiI IlfiRE.. � � .01IRllLE...' ��I�III.. IIN efforts—and additional resources—will be needed to effectively respond to the many identified needs and priorities. In order to develop the People Plan component of the overall Transformation The People Plan outlined in the following pages proposes a vision,outcome Plan,a comprehensive needs assessment was conducted by the planning team. goals,potential partners and an implementation framework for responding to In addition to collecting and analyzing neighborhood and development-level data community needs and priorities throughout the Transformation Plan process. It on employment,education,health,public safety and other relevant indicators, can be expected that the People Plan will become more fully detailed—and will the process involved interviews and meetings with key stakeholders to obtain substantially evolve—as the Transformation Plan progresses,as new resources are information on available resources and a series of community meetings that identified and as new opportunities present themselves. The active involvement provided opportunities for residents to discuss community needs,priorities of Cavile Place and other community residents is essential throughout the and their vision for change. A detailed survey was designed and subsequently process,as is the involvement of area service providers,government agencies, completed by 66%of the households living at Cavile Place. Information churches and other stakeholders. on community needs,priorities and resources obtained through the needs assessment process forms the basis of the proposed People Plan implementation strategy.Detailed needs assessment data is included as an appendix to this plan. Data on the residents of Cavile Place,the target neighborhood and the larger Fort Worth and Tarrant County communities is included where available. The needs assessment revealed that on nearly every major indicator of community well-being residents living in the neighborhood lagged significantly behind county,state and national averages. On many indicators,residents of Cavile Place lagged even further behind other neighborhood residents. Within the neighborhood: Poverty rates are high and household incomes are substantially below state and national averages; Unemployment is high and those adults who are working do not generally earn enough income to support their households; High school graduation rates and overall educational attainment are lower than statewide and national averages; Mortality rates are higher for common major disease categories while many households do not have adequate medical insurance;and, Crime rates are double those of Fort Worth as a whole. The neighborhood has a wide array of qualified and committed service providers and public agencies,along with an extensive network of churches and other stakeholders,which are working to respond to community needs. This includes the Fort Worth Housing Authority,which collaborates with partners and/ or sponsors to provide a series of employment,training,education,youth development and other supportive service programs for Cavile Place and other FWHA residents. While there are many innovative and positive activities 2,1 P111llf IlFIIIIIY III..IF0111 11111EVIIIII 04.23.1..3 People Plan Framework I Illluilii uu uluul uuuuul Iiuuluiulluulluuu Iiiilili ulliiiiliiiuliiliil uullulul uuuluulululluL ululllll luu.uu uuiuuluuu uI �� „ , III II ,11111 ,, , �ulll ill IIII l u� I IIIUI I I I I I I Im Vl�o 111111 p q II � 11� I li I I III lilull I li .I�IIU lui���illlii uu IIII a u. 11�� II II III fll�um . . U IIII y .. I I Job Readiness Residents have the skills, Only 28%of Cavile Place 100 residents provided Neighborhood job train- FWHA &Training motivation and other re- households report wage with job readiness train- ing and business incuba- Tarrant County College sources needed to obtain income. ing. for center FWISD and keep good paying jobs. Unemployment rates in Soft skills,resume prepa- Workforce Solutions neighborhood are high. ration,interview skills,job Child Care Associates search Urban League • Targeted training and United Way placement programs for culinary,agriculture,other jobs to support urban agriculture initiative • Targeted training and placement programs for constructi on-related positions associated with transformation plan activities • Targeted training and placement programs for other high demand em- ployment sectors Employment Residents are able to se- Only 28%of Cavile Place 100 adult residents Neighborhood job train- FWHA cure living wage jobs with households report wage placed in positions ing and business incuba- Tarrant County College health,retirement and income. paying above minimum for center Workforce Solutions other benefits,preferably Cavile Place residents wage with benefits(con- Job developer/job bank Child Care Associates at locations in or nearby who are employed re- struction,urban agricul- Transportation stipends Urban League to the Transformation Plan port very low wages and ture,other jobs) Child care placements United Way neighborhood. primarily part-time jobs. 100 youth placed in sum- Family Self Sufficiency • Teens are able to obtain Few opportunities for mer employment each program summerjobs that teach youth employment in year new skills,provide income the area. and the opportunity to Unemployment rates in develop good work habits. neighborhood are high. lPIRIlf Ilf'IIIIII Ilf'0Ili1Ilgllf.111 04.23.1.3 22 u u u u I u i i u u ul u u uoul ml I uli 111111 luul II lu 111111 II II uoiU II lu U I I 1 1111111 Ill . ..1111..III(IIII (III(III III I IPIIIIII IIII(IIIIIII(III (III 1111 III(IIII IIII(IIIIIII I IIII(IIIIIII(IIII IIII(IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIL III III IIII I I @..IIII II IIIVIIIII(III III 11 I 1111 I I I I I II I I I I �Q111 III ( I I I I I C I I I IV I I I I I I IW YIIU III II a �� I II I I I��IIIIIII I �I III�III IIIIII�I���ll IIII�II II IL �� II II III �II�Um , UI Q Adult Residents have access to 61%of neighborhood 50 residents obtain their Neighborhood job train- FWHA Education affordable educational residents over age 25 do GED ing and business incuba- Tarrant County College programs including GED, not have a high school 50 residents enroll and for center FWISD ESL,community college diploma complete community GED/ESL classes Cavile Outreach Opportu- and other programs college or other post-sec- Community college enroll- nity Library ondary adult education ments United Way program Small Business Small businesses thrive Lack of small businesses 3 small businesses cre- Neighborhood job train- FWHA Development in the neighborhood and and needed services in ated by neighborhood ing and business incuba- Tarrant County College training/support systems the neighborhood residents(related to ur- for center Workforce Solutions are in place for residents ban agriculture program) Small business develop- City of Fort Worth Busi- who want to start their ment program ness Assistance Center own small business. Chambers of Commerce • Urban League • United Way Youth Youth come to school Neighborhood schools Neighborhood schools "Morningside Children's FWHA Education ready to learn and achieve rank below state aver- rank at or above state Zone"or similar concept Fort Worth ISD educational attainment ages in reading and average in reading and adapted to neighborhood University of North Texas levels equal to or better math scores math scores Young Men's Leadership Boys and Girls Club than the county,state and Dunbar HS graduation Dunbar HS graduation Academy Cavile Outreach Opportu- national averages. rate is 91%compared to rate improves to state- Parents as Teachers Pro- nity Library • Youth graduate from high statewide rate of 95.5% wide average or greater gram United Way school and go on to col- Reported high truancy Truancy rate at or lower Truancy Court lege,vocational schools, rates than ISD average Parental involvement other higher education or Increase parental in- strategies TBD a career-oriented place- volvement with schools After school programs ment. coordinated with school curricula • Transportation to school during inclement weather Early Children are enrolled in 56%of Cavile Place 90%or greater of eligible Intensive outreach and FWHA Childhood quality early childhood residents with children young children enrolled enrollment assistance to Child Care Associates Education programs and come to the under age 5 indicated in quality early childhood parents of young children FWISD first grade ready to learn at that children are not en- education program Early Head Start Fort Worth ISD the first grade level. rolled in early childhood Head Start Catholic Charities education program Transportation to school United Way during inclement weather Cook Children's Health Care System 213 lPIRIlf IlFIIIIIN III..Ilf'0111Il111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 u u u u I u i l u u u u Imul ml I uli uum luul II lu ulm II II uoiU II lu U I I 1111111 Ill . ..1111..III(IIII . IIII(III III I IPIIIIII IIII(IIIIIII(III (III 1111 III(IIII IIII(IIIIIII I IIII(IIIIIII IIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIL III III IIII I I @..IIII II IIIVIIIII(III III III 1111 I I IIIIII I I I �Q111 III IIII I f l I I IV I I I I I I u IIy I u� uli u I �� 1 I II I I I��IIIIIII I �I IIIIII IIIIII�I���II IIII�II II IL �� II III III �II�UM , UI U Youth Youth have access to High numbers of chit- 90%or greater of school After school programs FWHA Development affordable,structured dren in neighborhood age children participate coordinated with school Boys and Girls Club after school and summer and Cavile Place in regular structured curricula Cavile Outreach Opportu- programs. after school and summer Transformation Plan and nity Library program activities urban agriculture com- Fort Worth ISD • Increase parental in- ponents integrated into Fort Worth Parks and volvement programs Community Services • Girls Youth Silhouettes United Way Program Health Residents have access to Residents have higher Increase percentage of Neighborhood health FWHA affordable health care than average mortality residents who report screenings United Way services,health screenings rates for major diseases themselves in goad Healthy Start program Catholic Charities and other required health Estimates of uninsured health Farmers Markets,other Tarrant County Public services. households range from Increase percentage of activities related to urban Health Department 24-35% residents with health agriculture component Cook Children's Health • Only 42%of Cavile Place insurance coverage Care System residents reported that JPS Health Network they are in goad health • Lack of affordable,nutri- ti ous food in neighbor- hood Services for Seniors and people with Need to reduce isolation Increase percentage of Senior Center FWHA Seniors and disabilities have access to of and access to services residents who participate Transportation service Senior Citizen Services People with transportation,home care for seniors and people in structured activities enhancements United Way Disabilities and other needed services. with disabilities and programs offered by existing provider network Public Safety Residents feel safe in their Crime rate in neighbor- Reduce Part I and II Expanded community FWHA homes and in the neigh- hood more than double crimes to citywide aver- policing and/or targeted Fart Worth Police Depart- borhood. citywide average age patrols in neighborhood ment • Neighborhood Crime SE Fart Worth CDC Watch • Neighborhood Empower- ment Team lPIRIlf IlFIIIIN III..FOR I1111EVIlIII 04.23.713 2,4 u u u u I u i i u u ul u u uoul ml I uli 111111 luul II lu 111111 II II uoiU II lu U I I 1 1111111 Ill . ..1111..III(IIII (III(III III I IPIIIIII IIII(IIIIIII(III (III 1111 III(IIII IIII(IIIIIII I IIII(IIIIIII(IIII IIII(IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIL III III IIII I I @..IIII II IIIVIIIII(III III 11 I 1111 I I I I I II I I I I �Q111 III ( I I I I I C I I I IV I I I I I I u IIy I u� uli u I �� 1 I II I I I��IIIIIII I �I III�III IIIIII�I���II IIII�II II IL �� II III III �II�UM , UI U Relocation Residents are provided Households will need All households with relo- Relocation Plan FWHA with needed supportive to be relocated during cation needs successfully Tracking system services and other sup- Transformation Plan relocated ports throughout the re- construction period. location and re-occupancy stages of the transforma- tion effort. Outreach and Residents are kept well- Agencies report ongoing Interagency coordinating FWHA Service informed of available difficulty in motivating committee established Fort Worth ISD Coordination services. families to participate in for planning,information Tarrant County College • Services are delivered in a existing service pro- sharing,fundraising Workforce Solutions coordinated client-centric grams Case management Child Care Associates manner. program that involves Boys and Girls Club community residents in Cavile Library outreach activities Fort Worth Police Depart- Benefits maximization ment • Explore hiring a program Fort Worth Parks and manager to begin imme- Community Services diate implementation of Urban League the People Plan Catholic Charities • Senior Citizen Services *Program components and potential partners are preliminary for discussion purposes. Programs already exist that address many of the required components. New resources may be required to expand these programs to improve outcomes and address the unique opportunities provided by the Transformation Plan such as construction jobs and urban agriculture. 215 11PIRIIE-11':'IIIIIY IIL IF0111 Il IIEVIlIII 04.23.1..3 'riHiilllf 11 10US1111ING MIL IN l�/%�!�� Summary of Existing Conditions One factor that illustrates both the problems and opportunities embodied in the Stop Six neighborhood is the wide variation in housing character and qual- ity.On one hand there are homes that are historic,dating to the earliest days of � �III�oouuolmuoou ��i t �a %, � settlement in the neighborhood.There are other older homes that have been neglected and are now in very poor condition,and there are also—often on the y Barracks-like design of ���j�'�j�iiiri,/�/����;;%„ �// �� ��ii��iioi�j/�„� same blocks newt constructed homes in excellent condition. This variation in %///��;��ii�//1///�/��'%// a�iiii//%%/,///// condition,coupled with the substantial amount of vacant land located throughout Cavile Place detracts from ��� ��������� P g ��� neighborhood quality ip���� � „�r ������,�� the neighborhood creates a general sense of uncertainty about its future.These i i„r,,., �,� current physical conditions of the housing and neighborhood in general reflect the shifting community demographics over the past ten years,which if projected into f, the future could result in further decline.While the Transformation Plan is based on an understanding of those demographics,it looks beyond them,to describe a program for housing that will result in a sustainable,mixed-income community. J' Goals and Guiding Principles for Housing The Housing Plan component of the overall Revitalization Plan provides a com- prehensive approach,plan and phasing sequence to revitalize the entire neigh- New construction in the borhood,and addresses the following goals identified during the Community community indicates there Workshop held on Saturday June 23,2012,as described above. are opportunities for neigh- borhood improvement �'" '�' In addition,the housing plan for the Cavile Place site and surrounding neighbor- hood is based on the following guiding principles and commitments: I ' To minimize disruption of Cavile Place families,the phasing of the new develop- p ment utilizes a Build First model,so that new construction will occur prior to demolition of housing on the Cavile site.This will allow residents who wish to remain in the neighborhood to do so. The phasing sequence for the Plan has been developed to minimize the resident relocation that will be required due to the demolition and reconstruction of hous- %i,/�oi%%iii����%�%i�%/fli�ff��i1��1� �,. ing on the Cavile Place site. Significant vacant land ' tf� eyj��fi p� J �,y Existing residents of Cavile Place who wish to return to the site following the resources provide o ortuni /�i/�/� tJI�L demolition and new construction will be given the opportunity to return.Ac- ties fopnew conspruchon �u�G��1,S�r�U��V�1, r'�( 4f0J1 �G i� V, P111llf IlFIIIIIY III..IF0111I1111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 2,6 commodation of those families wishing to return will however depend on a variety of factors,including Housing Authority policies. The redevelopment plan should acknowledge and preserve the unique historical heritage of the community. The Plan calls for the complete demolition of the existing 300 old,poorly arranged housing units on the Cavile Place site,and construction of a total of 300 replace- ment units in a number of locations,including the Cavile Place site,and other sites within and outside the neighborhood. The Plan incorporates the principle that all new housing constructed as part of its implementation will be mixed-income,such that all units are of the same design and construction quality,and the public housing units are indistinguishable from other units. The plan creates a"critical mass"of new housing construction in order to dra- matically change the perception of the neighborhood and thereby attract devel- opment partners and secure the financing that will be required to implement the plan. New housing will be developed at densities that will blend with and enhance the existing neighborhood pattern of development. New housing will be designed us- ing architectural elements such as porches and gable-end roof forms that reflect the local architectural character,building scale,grouping of buildings and other design elements. New housing will be designed such that the resulting development will be compact and pedestrian-friendly with an interconnected network of streets and defensible public open spaces. To the extent possible,rental housing units will be developed within walking distance to public transportation. New housing will incorporate Green Development elements such as energy- efficient lighting and appliances,low VOC(Volatile Organic Compounds)paint and other coatings,and materials,and sustainable site design elements. Cavile Place Redevelopment As part of the initial inventory and analysis phase of the neighborhood plan, 2'7 PIICtllf Ilf'IIIIN III..Ilf'0111I1104.23.1..3 engineers and architects from the planning and design team undertook a recon- naissance of the Cavile Place site,and reviewed the original construction draw- ings for the buildings.Based on that analysis it was determined that the buildings have significant physical problems that range from air conditioning units that t, itlllyut»uai z of u J d 'f ff °frY have reached the end of their anticipated service lives,to plumbing problems to � ,�, �rr/lri u r «axmrr mnrrrixhfrrlw��l�rrfi lrimar�biiawawa�d�i k«i�Jil �17un�'rf�9/7 �:r>> r i � iii!," �? fr ➢� ����� structural damage.Based on the extent of those deficiencies,and the barracks— j � like architecture and site layout,it has been determined that the most effective approach to address the problems is through complete demolition and replace- ment with new construction. art a «l- ��� The 300 existing housing units on the Cavile Place site are proposed to be demol- ished ° in three stages of 112,88 and 100 units respectively.. Demolition will begin at the eastern end of the site and proceed toward the west.As discussed in the Neighborhood Plan section,a portion(slightly over 4 acres of the eastern end of the Cavile site is proposed to become part of Rosedale Park—which will become v f part of the new"front door"to the proposed new development.In total the reconfigured site will include approximately 16.7 acres. � r New construction on the site will also be phased.As illustrated in the preliminary phasing sequence diagrams three stages of on-site construction are proposed. All existing buildings and residential units on the The first stage will consist of approximately 30 units total,to be located on the Cavile Place site are proposed to be demolished eastern side of the property,adjacent to the new extension of Tierney Street and and replaced with new construction expansion of the Rosedale Park.The second stage of construction will include ap- proximately 60 units total,to be located west of the stage one construction. The third stage will include approximately 60 units total and will occupy the western � �G�tfl�Uf�G end of the Cavile Place site.In total,the new development will consist of approxi- mately 150 housing units,of which 65 are planned to be public housing rental units and the remaining 85 will be affordable and market—rate rental units.While this is 50 percent of the units now on the site,this reduction in density will allow Pu r the development to more closely match the original density of the blocks around the site. », New construction on the Cavile Place site may include two story,walk-up apart- ment buildings as well as buildings with two or more units,which will be designed to look like large single family homes. The Housing Plan outlined in this document,provides 225 public housing replace- t,, ment units within the Stop six neighborhood.To reach one-for-one replacement Jr of the 300 public housing units now on the Cavile Place site,an additional 75 Illustration of potential new development on replacement units are needed.It is anticipated that these additional units will be fhe Cavile Place site-looking norht along the located outside of the Stop six neighborhood. proposed extension of South Tierney Road. P111llf IlFIIIIIY III..IF0111 11111EVIIIII 04.23.1..3 218 t+ ✓ i � EYp � � t i �Y, w j � Y �u �w bl �p ��'/,�, %; uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Cavite Place and Surrounding Neighborhood �� #�� -; ew✓ �le � ��� i t RevitaliztionPlan Housing and Neighborhood Plans J, �rv , ✓u r , Housing Plan Elements �lr Redevelopment avile Place p Residential Redevelopment I G " y G ✓ ✓p �/�,/r / r r/ �,,%�Y J,lr /r /✓ '� Residential Infill Large Site Development � � aY � F � �>i �l it ✓ ✓i r � ��� � �(1Fi �f o �tG�ear tr I i �r�rw �r�i��l, 1��rr�� ,/J �rifyey /J✓r � 1 n w,r,„w„��✓j,' I r�,�-,r Neighborhood Plan Elements 9 /l V n” Retail Commercial Redevelopment �/✓/''� �i1 ✓ATE Retail Commercial lnfill �� I rg �� , y ' ,�r °� ✓�- �, % �r��`"" m ������l�( Mixed Use/Retail+Residential Park and Open Space l ✓ /iiiw ✓ Community Gardens/Future Residential r Major Employer Opportunity Site Educational/Institutional Institutional-Job Training and Business Incubator Existing Uses to Remain k'✓, o, '” r�l lJ.,, Ir .c s ;,; ��f� i�i„ °'«Io^�r uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum 219 PIRlli Ilf'IIINAIL IF01IR IlC IIEVIlIII 04.23.1..3 Residential Redevelopment The plan calls for new residential development on blocks immediately to the south and west of the Cavile Place site. Much of the land on these blocks is already vacant.The intent is to acquire all of the vacant land and the remaining occupied lots to assemble complete blocks for new development.Existing resi- dential structures on these blocks will be renovated,where practical,to become an integral part of the new development.In total the plan includes the redevelop- r� f. 1 ment/development of some 44 acres of land,of which approximately 25.5 acres are currently vacant. New construction on the proposed redevelopment blocks will consist of single family detached structures or structures designed with two or more units but which will be designed to look like large single family homes.Every residential Proposed new �y development on unit in multi-unit buildings will have its own front door. me cave Place ste t � The total development to be accommodated on the redevelopment blocks/ Proposed sites is 293 units.Of these,60 are proposed to be public housing rental units, r .r. residentia t 75 are RAID project-based rental assistance units,41 are affordable rental deem pmen (LIHTC)and 42 are market-rate rental units.Additionally,75 of these units will be homeownership,including 25 Section 8 Homeownership and 50 affordable h, w Proposed nom- homeownership units.Additionally,53 rental units(26 HOME affordable rental ,unit, ardena and 27 market-rate)will be developed in the mixed-use development at the East d stoma-er improvements Rosedale/Tierney Street intersection.Development of the blocks is proposed to occur in three major phases,with new construction occurring in advance of the demolition of units on the Cavile Place site.This sequencing,as shown in the vnnne Men e Phasing diagrams,will allow residents who wish to stay in the neighborhood to Leadership do so,while only having to move one time—from Cavile Place—to newly con- �%, / Academy structed units in the surrounding blocks. Illustration of proposed residential development on the blocks south of the Cavile Place site Residential Infill and Neighborhood Conservation Outside of the Cavile Place site,and the blocks identified for residential redevel- opment or other uses,there are 193 vacant residential lots located throughout the neighborhood.The plan calls for development of new single family detached homes on these lots over time,with the plan calling for 143 market-rate rental and 50 market-rate homeownership units.Should the residential market prove strong enough,rental units in this category can and should be shifted to owner- ship units.It is recommended that programs to develop the properties,and to encourage and support home-buyers be focused on these blocks/properties,to continue to stabilize the neighborhood.In addition,to support existing residents II111Ilf IlFIIIIN III..Ilf'0111IlC111EVIlIII 04.23.1.3 30 of these blocks,the plan calls for the implementation of"Neighborhood Conser- Existing feS1 niuU vation"programs.Such programs may include low—interest loans and/or grants dance ' for home repair,renovation or expansion,coupled with technical assistance to 6o-,van homeowners and code enforcement activities.In addition the City of Fort Worth, f perhaps in partnership with local churches,should develop"adopt—a—block" Vacant residential lots-proposed r programs by which local residents can provide organized assistance in the mainte- nful development ;W nance of the street rights-of-way. f Large Site Development �t There are several sites around the neighborhood that are vacant land today, Neighborhood study area �, kl uiesn t N and which may be developed for residential uses in the future.Included in this category is the large vacant site at the southwest corner of East Rosedale Street U and Stalcup,as well as large areas of vacant land along Ramey Avenue and Edge- wood Terrace.The later two properties are indicated on the Transformation Plan as"Community Gardens/Future Potential Development",indicating they may have an interim use until such time as the residential market would support their � p develo ment,or other uses could be found. Illustration of neighborhood infill development sites in the vicinity of Edgewood Terrace and Green Building RameyAvenue All residential development proposed as part of the Transformation Plan will incorporate"green"or sustainable design features such as energy-efficient"En- ergy Star"appliances,high efficiency lighting,low-flow water fixtures,and low VOC(volatile organic compounds)paints and other finishes.It is recommended that the Enterprise Green Community Standards be adopted as the guideline for green/sustainable building design for implementation of the Transformation Plan. Utility Infrastructure As plans for the redevelopment/neighborhood transformation are developed in more detail,specific engineering studies will have to be undertaken to determine the conditions of all existing infrastructure systems,including electricity,potable water systems,sanitary sewer systems,and storm water drainage/management system.Based on these studies appropriate plans for repair and replacement of systems can be developed and included as part of the detailed development/re- development plans for each block. 31 P111IIE-11F III INAIII. F0111 11111EVIIIIIEW 04.23.1.3 II III�IIL.IIfill llfill�"II ''lull ll� IRIII. IIY Preliminary Phasing The following diagrams illustrate one potential phasing sequence for implemen- tation of the Cavile Place Neighborhood Transformation Plan.As noted in the guiding principles for housing,the phasing is organized so that initial construction will occur on vacant land immediately adjacent to the Cavile Place site.This will provide nearby opportunities for Cavile residents to relocate should they desire to remain in the neighborhood. Although the diagrams suggest a discrete time for each phase,in reality the phasing and actual development will likely overlap with many elements happeing simultaneously.This is particularly likely in Phases 1A-1C,as many of the impor- tant elements of the Plan are proposed to be accomplished in the first five years of the overall 10-year project timeline. P11111f Ilf'IIIIN III..Ilf' II1I1 llf. lllllf. 04.23.1..3 32,, PRELIMINARY PHASING TIMELINE Ph 1A 2OYrs 3ian205 -Jan x'117 Ph'IH IZYm Darn2C1"I7 ,My,2018 Ph 2 1,5 Vir Jw,Iy20t8—Jufy2,020 0— 2021 PIS 1? 1�'Wu�—xlualy:��l�fi1—Dec C1sr�"�"1Y21 Ph'.3 1,5 Yarn—Jan 2021 July 202:3• INITIAL ACQUISITION d DEMOLITION AcAWre 27.5 ac for Phase,1 Development 33 Pll llf Ilf'IIIIII IF01IR I1104.23.1.3 b* Phase 1A .. "._.. Rmsuderrtiai .... —� �r(,a.oandnn tlY GW.➢�.nmiµ V4ftA@2lNq.I V'mI.,k@ M,t", .""u;7 amiss KY;@"'S ru'Y mnvans A'8',sramm. 'S"6 srvasm L""arrVn"cr'd"r'at Ommo 2000 50 PHASE 1A I.Construct(Rosedale trnproverrnents and TOrney Street e)densiion . Construct Resndentiai Ad acent to Cavk 8Ito 3, Construct First Phase of Community ardeng 4.C'urrustruct Mixed-true Dcv6nprncnl 5..Construct Job Training and 5usirness Inicuibator IF acIlit,y nNdWNduW AJOt 21 At7 p 2 P11111f Ilf'III III III..Ilf' II1 I1 11 04.23.1.3 lli 04.23.1..3 34 « » } © PHASE 1B } . < 1.Relocate Residefils and Demofish 112 v Am ur . , \ ZR, @&ma and aA , a Cavite} § . e U@ 35 pRE III m R1104.23.1.3 Phase 1 Re�u�.Oi 4'JYOv �rrr��ws Residential 6 mss TOM 60"Ift 0 vur4ew 713v9 mm;dtm Commercial PHASE 1C i 1•Construct Twrna y Stmet Extension 2.CranslruuclPark Expansion 3,Ctanstruuicl.Rmidtn lain Units one Cavde place SOO 4•Confirme to Construct Rusidenfial I an Gnviln Place Sile 5•Conslruncl,Arna Ind a Sire et im1nrtave Hens 6,Comarucl Resid ntlial and Mixea't•tlsa adjacent to Caavile Site Ball llf Ilf'IIIIII 111111 1l.VIlI1l 04.23.1..3 36 WEE Relwd*Namt cm'wC*s N dauee�,p r�,-� rr�Taan. Resuct�k7 tia� .Mq,XfW0,p66,Pl4gAtlkM Vl-,,%, 'S,4w IM1'a. pi!a'a '' itPtM-0.. 4t�',iPeAO 'dh Niarq'al Xa3'on��tlMi C�o�'iare�n�;aart PLAN M 7 11 .Conastred Rrt9sWenrliM Adtaacent to CavOce Site 2 Cornstruct Residernfia[along Dilly 't. .�wC?Y s;' rucl C4p9'PVfT14,niIl'y Gard k.",'i'1s..dja4'mm to Dillard Re devuIopnt etA , A.DemofiatMtii 100 C„aivile Pla co t nits, Nu%,t-1 hv.r A,)w 37 lla11111f...,...l III 1I Ilf• III I1104.23.1..3 3, Phase 3 RMALINIai cavfl@'&1 ReSideruiiall I h h u.;.i•AUOwr�rep� 9,�oiiwq}. ,ptlh A�'Ctl� :5W ivawlcm, ' numrw<imaaw anx.rrcro�. „Na oriv+am. flr��ouw :w n�pm F;N9M+1.. nv¢imb?rtnc a itarr�n @0 aaao0 COMMeMiat ' r R"W" 'I N�"rvlwls mE' 1 Crunusiruicl residential on Caviie Place Bile 2.Consirwucl:residential along IEi iun Sire-et. 3 Deveiop other mixed-use and carne nnerclai sites,including tprccery wnai ccarrae,of 4 Rosedale and Tierney 4 Ccrastuuct Community Gardens adjacent 3. 1c Caiiarut Street and Ramey Avenue . NJa.owr rri�urr At qua'&T i 1111lf.°Ilf'IIIIII if' II1 11 104.23.1.3 lllllf. 04.).'3.1..'3 38 Preliminary Financial plan Introduction A broad mix of public and private funding sources will be needed to transition the Cavile Place neighborhood into a stable,mixed income community featur- ing a variety of housing types and opportunities,as well as bring much needed new commercial and retail investment to the area. In addition,the new housing and commercial development will need to be supported by significant new and rehabilitated infrastructure,including new streets that will reconnect the Cavile Place site to the surrounding neighborhood,new utility lines and connections, and a new storm water management system. Financing for the multi-phase and multi-component redevelopment is projected to include equity proceeds from the syndication of low income housing and new markets tax credits,tax-exempt bond financing,bank financing,City funding,and home sales proceeds. Conclusion The projected financing plan outlined in the following table,showing the sources and uses of funds,has been developed with the goal of insuring long-term finan- cial viability while accounting for the conflicting regulatory,timing and economic requirements of the various public and private financing resources. Constraints on public funding, market conditions for each component(rental,homeowner- ship,and commercial),and Cavile Place resident,neighborhood and stakeholder concerns pose additional challenges to a redevelopment plan that encompasses five phases,each with multiple components. Although complex,the financ- ing plan will enable FWHA to create a redevelopment that will not only restore blighted properties,it will help revitalize an entire neighborhood by creating a stable,mixed income development and catalyzing new private sector investment throughout the community. It should be noted that while the preliminary financial plan illustrates a need for some$37 million in additional funding,this is not unusual for a project at this conceptual stage of development.The implementation process will include efforts to identify and secure other sources of funding,and/or to modify the scale of the project to match the available financial resources. 39 P 1 f-f:'III IYAIIL f:' 1 IIRIIEVIIIIIEW 04.23.1..3 Preliminary Development Program Component Unit Mix Rental Unit Affordability Mix Units % PH/LIHTC(PH Replacement Units) 125 30% RAD-Type PBV LIHTC(PH Replacement Units) 75 18% HOME or OtherAffordaLle(40%-50%AMI) 26 6%in mixed use LIHTC(40%-60%AMI) 94 22% Market Rate(>60%AMI) 101 24%incl.27 in mixed use Total 421 100°/ Homeownership Unit Affordability Mix Units Section 8 Homeownership-Acquisition/Rehab (Replacement Units) 25 33% Afforda Lle-Acquisition/Rehab 50 67% Total 75 10DIA Future Phases-Infill Affordability Mix Market Rate Rentals 143 74% Market Rate Homeownership 50 26% Total 193 10DIA Total Unit Mix Cavile Redevelopment Area Total Units Units PH/LIHTC(PH Replacement Units) 125 25% RAD-Type PBV LIHTC(PH Replacement Units) 75 15% HOME or Other Affordable(40%-50%AMI) 26 5% LIHTC(40%-60%AMI) 94 19% Market Rate(>60%AMI)Rental 101 20% Section 8 Homeownership-Acquisition/Rehab (Replacement Units) 25 5% Affordable-Acquisition/Rehab 50 10% Total Redevelopment Units 496 100% Future Redevelopment Other Neighborhood Replacement PH/PBV Units 75 28%Located in non-impacted areas Infill Market Rate Rentals 143 539/. Infill Market Rate Homeownership 50 19% Total 268 100° Redevelopment Plan Total 764 Pll llf Ilf'IIIIII IF01IR I1 11 04.23.1.3 04.23.1.3 40 Preliminary Financial Plan-Sources and Uses of Funds Rk.iI,?C.--i.11 P bli.M—ft.A- H.—lo—nihip III J. ..d 17th..,Sit.•Wid. Ca,ille RA—lowent Total Units and Phasing R...I D—I.p—t D...I.p—t 13-1.p—t Ousts TMA A 2 12 A pl-. App.'-_N liar sit llniil P 4, AIU n h ulrer.F J.1 t P, 1117C"111z", "A T:� I,�Tz,.r"dit Units 1A9' 162 Yr l %� T—O—k Ij L, q TOW N,Mbef of Units 369 75 53 --196 Rk,il/C.--,M P.bfil, H_......ship Mixed J- —d 01h.,Sil S.M—V S.—.,..d U— R.—I D.-I.pm..t D—I.P—t D.-I.P—t Gets TMA Al qIII01i 11,1011101 To Co 54,950,000 1��e.Mde.iitld Developinen�r.o�ts 11 11 , Trial 11.� —hip D—Aql C,,,, 7,5po'coo '0c,000 TW III C."l I J,i fJry "p.—IC C"h q4Vo,-,,O III—C'Aj� UMIX"I Neighbomlicod"WAI,l nh—(lijdtjil,l Tlj e1- M-age n t 4q-- C,,,,d,,- 19o"0oo 1'.l c,,Do Supvlanrt1,-".,I-, 'I'sn'n1610 I,5,'D,,,0 C,-, Total W., Gill'buoplao 7,5DGODG 17,072,000 20,790,1001) 111,962,UOD Sources'. -,T.F.diuity n"Soux, 20,po0,000 T-r.—Ilpt,,7�,Jhl,r-ht LA,VUM 23,F57UIM, Siulu'IITI T,,,, 7W IA RI V 2,lr1l`1X1ll ,-OVIA 1".,,I1 111 rLi,,d!,V.013 2 h14 C.—il,A,—Ii,tb S67AX P67,930 FW:A r—ule,I.-.- F W I A Cmpll,ll Raids Fi wN 0 t1wi F'NIA run& - City rifimm,, N,rH, 4,ru,non 4,0010,0 p'll i KM, 2's x"noo 2'. "'03, OtV FDRG -I,"p,"Cm, City'-.tA Cit,L",J C iWt 1.1 i 92uoo N 1-i 7., ?,OM,flon h 9"V �nr tlgys tS m"d-quILY F,7 9 0,0 M, A,—tnr— 7"U'DC "'ll ,.Add!12-1 Funding Required 28,532,1070 Residential D—I.P—t 5.... 41 P11I III 11I FOIR 11104.23.1.3 Preliminary Financial Plan Assumptions included in the financing plan,including 27 in the mixed-use development and 143 in the residential infill phase of the Transformation Plan. If a The following is an outline of the assumptions utilized to develop the proposed market exists at that time for the conversion of all or some of the 143 financial plan outlined in this document, recognizing that available sources units to homeownership,that would be beneficial to the sustainability of will likely change over the course of the project, requiring an extremely flexible the overall plan. approach to assembling all sources necessary to implement the Transformation Plan.The phasing plan represents the schedule for funding contributions,however, Affordability Mix: For the LIHTC developments,the average projected it should be recognized that the different projects/unit types within phases(e.g. unit mix is: for-sale, LIHTC, mixed-use, etc.) may proceed on separate schedules depending on timing of financing availability as well as due to acquisition,infrastructure and ■ 34% Public Housing LIHTC (Replacement Units for Choice construction issues. Neighborhoods(CNI)).Maximum income is 80%of Area Median Income(AMI),although likely income below 30%AMI.(Income Affordability/Unit Type Mix tiering would be possible.) LIHTC Projects: 368 units are assumed to be included in five separate • 20%RAID(Rental Assistance Demonstration)-type Project-Based Low Income Housing Tax Credit(LIHTC)phases/developments,averaging Rental Assistance LIHTC (CNI Replacement Units) (Maximum 74 units each. Of the 368 total,150 are proposed to be developed on the income is 50%of AMI.Likely income is below 30%of AMI). Cavile site,and 218 on the identified"Redevelopment"blocks near the site.Also of the 368 units,125 are public housing,75 are proposed to be • 26%LIHTC.Typical range is 50%of AMI to the program maximum RAD-type Project-Based rental assistance,96 are LIHTC-only(without an of 60%of AMI. operating subsidy)and 72 are market-rate units(which are not funded by LIHTC.The projection of five phases is very preliminary,and is based ■ 20% Market Rate. Unrestricted incomes, although rents and on sites identified within the larger three, multi-component phases. affordability are projected to start at the same levels as LIHTC Infrastructure and other implementation elements will be incorporated units. when more detailed design and phasing schedules are prepared. • Affordability Mix for For-Sale units: Homeownership units are projected • HOME or Other Affordable Units:26 units at the Mixed-Use property are to be affordable to buyers earning approximately 60%of AMI(for a three- proposed to utilize HOME funds or another affordable housing source. person household)to 65%of AMI(for a four-person household). Units in the mixed-use development are located too close to the rail road tracks to qualify for tax credits under the current State Qualified Action Mixed-Use Unit Affordability: The mixed use development is projected Plan(QAP). to have 26 affordable units and 27 market rate units. The affordable units are assumed to be subsidized by HOME funds and to be affordable to • For-Sale: The plan proposes 125 for-sale units,including 75 affordable renters earning 50%of AMI and below. units and 50 market-rate units. Of the 75 affordable for-sale units, 25 would be replacement units for public housing residents and be a financed Cost Assumptions as part of a Section 8 homeownership program (with Section 8 subsidy assisting residents with mortgage payments). The 50 market-rate units Rental Units: Total development costs are estimated to be$155,000 per are proposed to be on the in-fill blocks, which are not included in the unit,including bond issuance costs and site work. Estimates are based on financial projections. comparable projects and industry standards. Market-Rate Rental:In addition to the 72 market rate untis in the LIHTC Relocation and Demolition: Based on comparable projects, costs are projects,there are an additional 170 market-rate rental units that are not estimated to be $5,000 per unit to demolish the existing project and PIRIIf IlFIIIIIY IIL Ilf'0111 IRllEVIIIIlf. 04.23.1..3 42, $3,000 per unit to relocate families (off-site and back on-site post- rents are assumed to be the 50%AMI LIHTC net rents by bedroom size. redevelopment). Utility allowances are from the current Fort Worth Housing Authority • Infrastructure: On-site, off-site and storm water management system (FWHA) schedule. Operating expenses are assumed to be $4,500 per costs were estimated based on per square foot and per linear foot costs unit annually, including replacement reserves. Detailed projections of for comparable projects,and,for off-site infrastructure,an assessment of future public housing(PH)operating subsidies will need to be prepared the need for new or rehabilitated utilities and streets in the neighborhood. to confirm this amount,as PH units often operate at a deficit and would Infrastructure costs include utilities,streets,sidewalks, landscaping and therefore require cross-subsidy from non-PH units. open space,including projected costs for community gardens. • Home Buyer Loan Underwriting: Home sales prices were projected to • Acquisition: A total of $9.6 million, $4.00 per square foot, based on average$100,000 per home. An interest rate of 6%was assumed for an current land valuations, to acquire the identified off-site development 80% loan-to-value, 30-year home buyer mortgages. Supportable debt parcels. was projected assuming a 38%"back-end"ratio, $400 per household in • Homeownership: Costs of$100,000 per home are projected assuming monthly housing escrows and$400 per household in other monthly debt the acquisition and substantial rehabilitation of existing structures. payments. Financing Assumptions Other Funding: The financial projections include projected funding from a variety of other public and private sources: LIHTC: Five allocations of 4%LIHTC are assumed. 4%credits are assumed given general competition for 9%credits,and particularly given the recent ■ Replacement Housing Factor (RHF) Funds: $2.5 million of changes to the State QAP(Qualified Action Plan)thatwould make it difficult FWHA RHF funds are assumed to be available over a five-year for projects in an impacted neighborhood to be funded. In addition,if implementation period. Acceleration of FWHA funding through Choice Neighborhoods funding were to be sought, the threshold for capital funds financing,with a bank loan or through a bond issue, documenting 9%LIHTC commitments to have tax credit equity included in would be possible. leverage scoring is more difficult to achieve than for 4%LIHTC. ■ Cavile RHF: Approximately $870,000 of additional RHF funds • LIHTC Equity Underwriting: All LIHTC phases were assumed to qualify that would be generated in 2013 and 2014 by the demolition of for a QCT/DDA(Qualified Census Tract/Difficult Development Area)130% the existing project has been included. basis boost. Projected syndication rate is$0.92. ■ City Land: City-owned property, valued at $1.2 million (equal • Debt Underwriting: A long-term tax-exempt rate of 5.5%, including to 20% of $9.6 million total acquisition costs), is assumed to annual credit enhancement fee, is assumed for permanent debt be provided at no cost for off-site components of the Cavile underwriting purposes,with a 30-year loan and 1.35 debt coverage ratio. redevelopment. Rates would vary based on credit enhancement(for example,bank letter of credit),fixed vs.variable,and whether there was an interest rate hedge ■ Home Buyer Down-Payment Assistance: $10,000 per unit, if a variable interest rate was used. Please note,current long-term FHA $750,000 total, of State down payment assistance has been interest rates are currently lower(approximately 4.0%)than tax-exempt included. rates with similar terms and can be combined with tax-exempt/4%LIHTC financing. ■ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Section 108 Funds: $1.5 million of City CDBG funds for infrastructure Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD): Rents for RAD-type units and $1.39 million of Sec. 108 funds for commercial/mixed use were based on RAID contract rents by unit size (i.e.one-bedroom,two- development and community gardens have been included. bedroom)provided by HUD for Cavile Place. LIHTC and Market Rate unit 43 PIP f 11F III IYAIIL FOR RIIEVIIIIIEW 04.23.1..3 • HOME funds: $2.5 million of City HOME funding was assumed for the affordable units in the mixed use development. • New Market Tax Credits (NMTC): $2 million of NMTC for commercial developments, assuming a $0.92 syndication rate has been included. • Commercial Development Bank Financing: Gap funding for the commercial and mixed use components was assumed to come from private bank loans. • City Infrastructure and Storm Water Funds: $6.2 million of funding from the City for on-site and off-site infrastructure and storm water management systems has been assumed. • Supportive Services Funds:Funds and in-kind contributions from social service and non-profit organizations, foundations, and City and State agencies were assumed to cover the costs for the supportive services program. PIICfllf Ilf'IIIIN III..Ilf'OIR 11 04.23.1.3 04.23.1..3 44 A iia iia I IIv ii:�I x A Demographics 45 P11I III 11I IFOIR 11104.23.1.3 P11I III 11I IFOIR 11104.23.1.3 46 Demographic Data for the People Plan Ivh:Q 1111cxlolla,,,ogy This analysis was compiled using data provided by federal,state,and private/non- profit research publications.2010 U.S.Census and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)provided much of the demographic information included in this report.The report notates instances where data was obtained through other sources.Where this report references the"surrounding neighborhood"or "the neighborhood,"the analysis used data for Census Tract 1036.01.Where crime statistics are being reported,the"neighborhood"refers to the area within 2.5 miles of Cavile Place. The planning team developed a resident survey instrument that was completed by 186 of Cavile Place's 282 households. The survey was administered in a community setting with Fart Worth Housing Authority(FWHA)staff in attendance to assist residents as needed.To ensure the highest response rate passible,FWHA staff also went door-to-door and offered phone surveys for residents who were unable to attend the community session. (3 no:.r 111 D; :u7iriaogii,allslhiillcs FWHA and HUD maintain databases of general demographic information for residents in each public housing development.A comparison of HUD data with neighborhood, state,and national census data reveals that the neighborhood,and in particular Cavile Place,has a significantly higher concentration of minority and children residents than other geographic areas. According to the US Census,the population of the neighborhood is 2,800.The current public housing population of Cavile Place is 747 residents living in 282 households, which represents 26.7%of the neighborhood's total population.As Cavile Place residents represent such a large portion of the neighborhood as a whale,the general well-being of those living at Cavile Place has a significant impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Race and Ethnicity:Bath Cavile Place and the surrounding neighborhood have a predominately Black/African-American population.A strong majority of residents at Cavile Place(88%)and the surrounding neighborhood(73.3%)are Black/African- American.At the state and county levels,Black citizens comprise a much smaller percentage of the population(11.8%and 14.9%,respectively).Conversely,Cavile Place and the surrounding neighborhood have a small population of White residents(11% 47 11RIII'III III Ilf'0111Ilgllf.11 04.23.1.3 and 12.5%),whereas the majority of county and state citizens(66.6%and 70.4%)are White. Cavile Place has a relatively small percentage(9%)of Hispanic residents.This compares to the neighborhood(22.8%),the county(26.7%),and the state(37.6%) which all have higher percentages of Hispanic citizens than the nation as a whole (16.7%).Figure 1 provides a detailed breakdown of the race and ethnicity of Cavile Place residents. Figure 1:Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds of Population White 11% 51% 12.5% 66.6% 70.4% 78.1% Black/African-American 88% 45% 73.3% 14.9% 11.8% 13.1% American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1% .2% .7% .7% 1.2% Asian 1% 2% .2% 4.7% 3.8% 5.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0% 0% <.1% .2% .1% .2% Other or Combination 0% 1% 13.8% 13% 13.2% 2.3% MEMEMEM MEN= Hispanic 9% 24% 22.8% 26.7% 37.6% 16.7% Non-Hispanic 91% 76% 77.2% 73.3% 62.4% 83.3% *Census Tract 1036.01 is used as a proxy for the"surrounding neighborhood" Age:HUD data also reveals that 442 of the 747(59%)residents at Cavile Place are children and only 20 residents(2%)are elderly.'As shown in Figure 2,the percentage of children residing in Cavile Place is high compared to the neighborhood,county, state,and national levels.Although the neighborhood also has a relatively high percentage of children(38.9%),that percentage is less than Cavile Place. HUD data indicates that 198(70%)of the 282 households residing at Cavile Place consist of a 1 HUD defines'elderly'as a person who is 62 years of age or older. lPIRIlf IlF III IIY III..Ilf'0I11 Il IIEVIlI II 04.23.1..3 48 female head of household with children. Figure 2:Age Distribution of Residents 70% C - ' f 40% 1....... ....................... Stole Six Neighborhood 9„- kTarrant County 2 % /O U ing IN at ii o n � _17 18-61 62 and ,der Age Range Disability Status:Cavile Place has a lower percentage(18%,n=51)of disabled residents when compared to all FWHA households(35%)and the statewide public housing percentage(38%).This is likely the result of the fact that Cavile Place is a family development,and has no elderly or disabled designation. Resident Tenure:A high percentage of Cavile Place residents(37%)moved into the development within the last year,indicating a relatively high turnover rate at the site. When compared to the FWHA-wide data,the number of residents who have resided at Cavile Place for less than five years(82%)is relatively similar to the agency-wide percentage of clients(77%)who have resided at their current site for less than five years.Although a majority of residents have short tenures at the site,there are eleven households(4%)who have resided at Cavile Place for more than twenty years. 49 11PIRIII'III III Ilf'OIR 111 04.23.1.3 04.23.1..3 Pu7i�illalla„o�i�7iria uu0 anoci Euaou'ua,,,oi�7inilic011I)lIII)O tuniity Income Level:Residents of Cavile Place and the surrounding community are overwhelmingly low-income.Over forty-five percent(45.6%)of neighborhood residents fall below the federal poverty level'.This is a significantly higher level than the county(10.4%),state(13.0%),and national(10.1%)figures.The average annual income of a Cavile Place resident is$5,392,which is extremely low even when compared with other public housing residents.The FWHA-wide public housing average income is$13,521 and the state wide public housing average is$11,396. Tarrant County has an average income that is more than three time larger than the neighborhood's average income and almost fourteen times larger than Cavile Place average income.Figure 3 demonstrates how the average income of Cavile Place residents compares to other geographic areas. Figure 3:Average Income by Geographic Area $r3OO 3 2gO .. .... b — � �a,883 $ 70,4000 ,�fr9 2 $0as,�7tf".a $ O,ow $,40,000 j 3Q,,0010 i $20,891 211,OW t0 030 $f CavHePface AI11'FWHA, Ce ns�ls Tarrant 7ex s '7 ex as Oi~MIBteid C HenLt 7 ra ct County (Pubfi1c States t'fotu5mg 0un,lly 2 The current federal poverty level for a family of four is$23,050. lRllgllf Ilf'III III Ilf'0Ili1Ilgllf.111 04.23.1.3 50 Income Source:According to HUD data,only 28%(n=79)of Cavile Place households reported having wage income,compared to the statewide public housing employment rate of 38%. Those who are employed work in various industries;however,according to Census data,the largest industries for employment in the neighborhood include transportation,manufacturing,waste management,and education/health care. Among employed survey respondents,the most commonly reported industries were healthcare(24%,n=8),retail/sales(12%,n=4),and childcare(18%,n=6). According to the Texas Workforce Commission,the unemployment rate for Fart Worth was 7.3%as of July 2012,which was below the 8.3%national unemployment rate at that time.Although unemployment rate is not available at the neighborhood level,based on average income and resident feedback,it can be inferred that the unemployment rate is much higher in the neighborhood than Tarrant County as a whale.Further,based on the responses of employed survey respondents,many of the employed residents are underemployed.A majority of employed survey respondents (67.8%,n=23)stated that they are only employed part-time and most reported that they have never received a promotion or switched jabs for a higher paid position. Beyond employment income,over half(55%)of Cavile Place residents report receiving welfare assistance,twenty-seven percent(25%)report receiving SS/SSI,and half percent(50%)report having some"Other Income."Only one-percent(1%,n=3)of the residents report having no income,a level consistent with other Texas public housing residents.Likely because Cavile Place is a family development,the percentage of clients receiving welfare is significantly higher than the agency-wide percentage(34%), and the percentage of clients receiving SS/SSI benefits is significantly lower than the agency-wide percentage(55%). Employment Obstacles:The three most common obstacles to employment cited by survey respondents were transportation issues(32%,n=44),lack of child care (30%,n=41),and lack of available jabs(25%,n=34).Because there is very little public transportation in the area,few(15%,n=5)residents rely on public transportation to travel to work. A majority of survey respondents either drive(41%,n=14)or carpool (24%,n=8)to work. Eciii.ucat oii u Educational Attainment:Neighborhood residents have very law educational attainment,with a majority(61.6%)of the population over the age of twenty-five not having a high-school diploma.Nationally,approximately fifteen percent(14.9%)of the population over the age of twenty-five has not obtained a high-school diploma. Similarly,the county(16.2%)and state(20%)have a significantly lower percentage of the population that has not graduated high school. Less than three-percent(2.7%)of 51 lPIRIlf IlFIIIIIY IIL Ilf'0I11 I1111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 the neighborhood population has graduated from college,compared to twenty-eight percent(27.9%)nationally. Figure 4:Level of Education Attainment in the Neighborhood .1 i 'u Le5s than 9th grime )�2 1 s ��th grad ������� ���� ��duy� r��(2��.� k I School radu e G24,9%) q "c'me Co hege(110.8%) i2Amclzte's Degree 000 WBache uor"s Degree(0,99Q �,,,aGraduate or Professltlonall Degree (18%) School Performance:The majority of Cavile Place's school-age children attend two elementary schools(Maude I.Logan Elementary School and Maudrie Walton Elementary),two middle schools(Dunbar 6"Grade and Dunbar Middle School[now the Young Men's Leadership Academy]),and one high school(Dunbar High School). According to 2011 data published by the state of Texas,students at neighborhood schools consistently underperform their peers statewide. Only two of the neighborhood schools are deemed"Academically Acceptable"by state standards.As Figure 5-7 indicates,local students begin lagging behind their peers in the early grades and remain behind through the end of high school. By the time local students reach high school age,only seven percent(7%)meet lRllgllf Ilf'III III Ilf'0I11 11 04.23.1.3 04.).'3.1..'3 52,, the state's"commended"reading level and four-percent(4%)meet the state's "commended"math level.This compares to state-wide averages of thirty-three(33%) and twenty-nine(29%)percent respectively.Of Cavile Place survey respondents with children,over one-third(34%,n=32)had a child that repeated a grade level.Only 22% of high school graduates were deemed"college-ready,"'and on average,Dunbar HS students score 98 points below the state SAT average in 2010(Texas Tribune Online, Public School Explorer-Dunbar HS).The school's average SAT score of 887 signifies that that the average Dunbar HS student places in the bottom quartile of national scores. Figure 5:Elementary School Performance 1111mlimim Maude I Logan Academically Unacceptable 25% 75% 20% 72% 94.7% Maudrie Walton Academically Acceptable 20% 88% 16% 83% 95.4% State Average N/A 33% 90% 29% 84% 95.5% State Standard N/A 30% 70% 30% 65% 97% 3 Texas Department of Education defines"college ready"in their Accountability Manual.Generally,they define"college ready"as an individual who scores in the 70"'percentile or higher on the TAKs,SAT,or ACT. 53 11RIII I 1I F0111 11 04.23.1.3 f. 04.).'3.1..'3 Figure 7:Middle School Performance 'I Dunbar 61h Grade Academically Unacceptable 21% 69% 21% 72% N/A 94.5% Dunbar MS Academically Acceptable 23% 81% 9% 72% 98.6% 91.7% State Average N/A 33% 90% 29% 84% 95.5% 99.8% State Standard N/A 30% 70% 30% 65% 96% 75% Figure 8:High School Performance Dunbar HS Academically Unacceptable 7% 82% 4% 56% 78% 91.5% 22% State Average N/A 33% 90% 29% 84% 91.4% 95.5% 52% State Standard N/A 30% 70% 30% 65% 95% 75% 40% P11111f Ilf'IIIIN III..Ilf'OR I1104.23.1..3 54 I k:,Qa Ili 11 u The neighborhood experiences many of the health problems faced by low-income communities across the country.According to the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for Tarrant County,the lower an individual's income in Tarrant County,the less likely they are to report sufficient physical activity,the less likely they are to report good health,and the less likely they are to have received cancer or other medical screening.As a strong majority(91%)of Cavile Place residents make below$15,000,it is likely that these health issues are common amongst residents. Data published by St.Luke's Episcopal Health System and by the Center for Disease Control reveals that mortality rates are significantly higher for those living in the surrounding neighborhood'.As Figure 9 demonstrates,neighborhood mortality rates are generally at least twice as high as the comparable county and national rates. Although the exact cause of the higher mortality rates is unknown,the quality of health care and personal health habits may be contributing factors. Figure 9:Mortality Rates by Disease o� Cancer 245/100,000 133/100,000 174/100,000 Heart Disease 373/100,000 163/100,000 193/100,000 Cerebrovascular Disease(stroke) 133/100,000 44/100,000 42/100,000 Chronic Lower Respiratory(Asthma) 64/100,000 32/100,000 40/100,000 Diabetes 59/100,000 18/100,000 22/100,000 Consistent with the mortality rate data,less than half(42%,n=79)of Cavile Place survey respondents reported being in good or excellent health.As shown in Figure 10,the most commonly cited health issues by survey respondents included asthma, diabetes,and heart-related illness. 4 Mortality rate is defined as the ratio of deaths in an area to the total population of that area. 55 11PIRIII I III FOR 104.23.11.3 Figure 10:Health Issues Report by Survey Respondents Asthma 30% 56 Diabetes 16% 29 Heart-Related Illness 13% 24 Learning Disability 12% 22 Mental Health Issues 9% 17 Obesity 3% 5 Other** 16% 30 Did Not Answer 39% 73 **High blood pressure(7),Not specified(3),Back problems(2),Kidney (2),ADHD(1),Blindness(1),Bronchitis(1),COPB,High Blood Pressure (1),COPD,HBP, HCL(1),Cystic Fibrosis(1),Eczema(1),Headaches(1), Leukemia(1),Lung Disease(1),Muscular back,hip,thigh(1),Osteoporo- sis(1),Sickle Cell(1),Sinus(1),Stomach Ulcers(1),Stroke(1) Insurance Coverage and Medical Services:Thirty-five percent(35%,n=66)of survey respondents reported having at least one individual in the household who did not have Medicare,Medicaid,or other health insurance.In addition to being underinsured,residents often do not have access to or do not utilize the proper medical services.As demonstrated in Figure 11,although a majority of residents report utilizing a doctor's office,there remain a high percentage of clients who report to regularly using the emergency roam.Additionally,among the 46 elderly/disabled survey respondents,only three reported having health home care workers and only two received"Meals on Wheels." 11 IRIIf IlFIIIIIY IIL Ilf'0I11 Il IIEVIlIII 04.23.1..3 56 Figure 11:Medical Services Provider Typically Used by Survey Respondents Doctor's Office 59% 109 Emergency Room 40% 75 Neighborhood Clinic 24% 44 Pharmacy Clinic 3% 6 ® �!il''IJ V''��1')II�,1�1i;,1�1a!1,,±�!,,1,,11;111!'!!,'�ll'''I!'1!II'll I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Not Specified 1% 2 VA 1% 1 JPS 1% 1 UPS 1% 1 Peter Smith 1% 1 Hwy 30 Clinic 1% 1 Urgent care 1% 1 Appointment times 1% 1 Did Not Answer 5% 9 Nutrition:According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,much of the area surrounding Cavile Place is designated as a'food desert."As demonstrated in Figure 12,Cavile Place is not considered to be in the'food desert';however,local stakeholders reported that there is very little access to healthy and affordable food. Stakeholders also reports that food trucks have become a popular source of food for residents,which is often more expensive and less nutritious than grocery store food. 5 U.S.Department of Agriculture defines a food desert as a low-income census tract where a substantial number or share of residents has low access to a supermarket or large gro- cery store."Low-access'means at least 500 people and/or 33%of the census tract is more than one mile from the grocery store or supermarket(10 miles for rural census tracts). 57 11PIRIII I II 11I 104.23.1.3 Figure 12:Food Desert Surrounding Cavile Place it ti�tor .ao�vza��,rev„ ,o r .r` Safi The second most commonly reported concern of Cavile Place survey respondents is the prevalence of crime. Sixty-three percent(n=94)of respondents stated that they feel somewhat or very unsafe.Stakeholders and numerous survey respondents also reported that drugs are of particular concern for the community.This concern is supported by on-site crime data which revealed twenty-three drugs arrests in 2011, fourteen of which were felonies.In total,there were sixty-nine Part I crimes on-site in 2011.Furthermore,crime data for the area surrounding Cavile Place show that neighborhood crime rates are well above city-wide rates. The Fort Worth Police Department provided crime data for the area within two and half miles of Cavile Place and for the city as a whole.The neighborhood surrounding Cavile Place has a violent crime rate'(1,371.5)that is more than double the citywide rate(539.5)and,according to FBI data,three times the national rate(403.6).Although the murder rate dropped significantly between 2010 and 2011,the rate(16.8)remains 6 Crime rate is the rate of crime per 100,000 population lRIIIIlf Ilf'IIIIIY III..Ilf'0I11 IlRIIEVIlIII 04.23.1..3 58 significantly higher than the citywide rate(6.6). The property crime rate in the Cavile Place area(6,804.4)is also higher than the city rate(4,679.8);however,the difference is less significant than with the violent crime rate.Generally,Cavile-area property crime rates are 1.5 times the city rate,whereas the violent crime rates are two to three time the city rates.Figures 13-15 below provide a detailed breakdown of the crime rate for various crimes at the city and local level. 59 11RIII'III III Ilf'0Ili1Ilgllf.111 04.23.1.3 Figure 13:On-Site Crimes at Cavile Place in 2011 Oct Part I Crimes Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Dec Total Murder 1 1 Rape Robbery 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 Aggravated Assault 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 3 15 Burglary 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 2 13 Larceny/Theft/BMV 3 1 2 6 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 25 Auto Theft 1 1 3 2 1 8 Arson Total Part I Crimes 4 3 5 11 4 6 8 10 4 6 6 2 69 Oct Part 11 Crimes Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Dec Total 2 2 4 1 5 3 2 1 2 22 Criminal Mischief/Vandalism 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 14 Criminal Trespass 1 2 3 Deadly Conduct Disorderly Conduct 1 1 I 1 3 Forgery/Counterfeiting Fraud 1 1 4 Narcotic Violations 2 1 3 1 2 3 1 tfl 16 Terroristic Threat 1 Weapon Offenses Total Part 11 Crimes 5 7 5 2 6 6 10 6 4 1 63 P11111f Ilf'IIIIN III..Ilf' II1I1 11 04.23.1.3 04.23.1..3 60 Figure 14:Cavile Place-2.5 Mile Area Part I Crime Data Crime Description 2009 Murder 11.2(8) 32.3(23) 16.8(17 Rape 77.1(55) 86.9(62) 91.2(65) Robbery 412.3(294) 403.9(288) 406.7(290) Aggravated Assault 962.8(494) 667.5(476) 856.9(611) Sub-Total Violent Crime 1,193.4(851) 1,190.6(849) 1,371.5(978) Burglary 2,455.6(1,751) 2,353.2(1,678) 2,705.2(1,929) Theft 3,504.6(2,499) 3,525.6(2,514) 3,581.7(2,554) Auto Theft 332.4(237) 413.7(295) 517.5(369) Sub-Total Property Crime 6,292.5(4,487) 6,292.5(4,487) 6,804.4(4,852) Figure 15:Fort Worth-City Wide Part I Crime Data Crime Description 2009 Murder 6.5 8.8 6.6 Rape 49.8 42.4 47.3 Robbery 200.1 180.0 171.4 Aggravated Assault 332.5 286.2 314.2 Sub-Total Violent Crime 589.0 517.3 539.5 Burglary 1,390.8 11257.7 1,331.9 Theft 3,294.1 3,151.8 3,048.0 Auto Theft 272.8 302.5 299.9 Sub-Total Property Crime 4,957.7 4,711.9 4,679.8 Part I Crime Rate 5,546.7 5,229.2 5,219.3 61 P11111f Ilf'IIIIII Ilf'0Ili1Ilgllf.11 04.23.1.3 I:Pu cl ktJoni Oyu°aQh"aQiru',�,Quu:rcr,Pa,E When asked their preference,only 24%(n=45)of Cavile Place households expressed interest in returning to the development after completion of a comprehensive revitalization program. Most residents(73%,n=153)stated their preference to either permanently relocate with a Section 8 voucher or move to other FWHA housing. As this information was from a non-binding survey,it can be expected that residents' actual preferences may change as additional information about the Transformation Plan becomes available. Figure 16:Relocation Preference for Cavile Place Residents Relocation Preference Percentage Permanently relocate w/Section 8 voucher 71%(n=132) Temporarily relocate w/Section 8 voucher and then return to Cavile Place. 19%(n=36) Permanently relocate to other FWHA housing 9%(n=16) Temporarily relocate to other FWHA housing and then move back to Cavile Place 5%(n=9) Permanently relocate to Senior Citizen Housing 3%(n=5) Other 1%(n=1) Did not answer 2%(n=3) Q a.o inin inin o.0 iru li 0 y 11::N u.S o o.0 i u rc:,�s FWHA offers numerous residents services aimed at promoting self-sufficiency.Some of these programs include monthly transportation passes,eviction protection programs, and a full-time service coordinator who provides individual case management.FWHA is also a state certified training provider(for Tarrant Community College)and partners with numerous local non-profit entities that provide services to FWHA clients. Partner agencies represent a wide array of qualified and committed agencies and non-profits operating in and around the neighborhood.One of the challenges of the community revitalization is to refocus these resources in a way that results in measurable improvements across social indicators. lPIRIlf Ilf'IIIIII Ilf'OIR 111 04.23.1.3 04.23.1..3 62, Employment&Economic Opportunity:Cavile Place residents have access to numerous local agencies providing employment and career-related services.Thirty- five survey respondents(19%)reported utilizing services provided by Tarrant County Workforce Solutions.Workforce Solutions closest location is approximately 1.5 miles from Cavile Place,and the agency has partnered with FWHA in the past.The agency offers services such as jab placement and referral services,youth summer employment and tutoring,and ex-offender reintegration services. Other local agencies that provide employment-related services include the South East Fart Worth CDC,the Urban League of Greater Dallas,and Tarrant County College. As employment was the most commonly cited priority(61%,n=113)by survey respondents,these agencies will play a significant role in the proposed transformation plan. Education:The neighborhood has education programs that target all age groups, including early childhood education,after school programs for school age children, and continuing/adult education.Child Care Associates is the agency responsible for a majority of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Tarrant County.As demonstrated in Figure 17,six of these programs are within 1.5 miles from Cavile Place,and Child Care Associates Data demonstrates that students who participate in these programs demonstrate significant improvements in most subject areas over the course of the program. 63 11RIII'III III Ilf'0Ili1Ilgllf.11 04.23.1.3 Figure 17:Head Start and Early Head Start Locations near Cavile Place Rosedale CDC 5312 E.Rosedale Street Head Start 16 miles Rosedale V 4244 E.Rosedale Street Head Start 71 miles South Side EHS CDC Early Head Start 75 miles 4230 E.Rosedale Street East Fart Worth CDC Head Start 85 miles 5565 Truman Drive Blanche HS/EHS and CDC Early Head Start 1.09 miles 2900 Stalcup Road Blanche HS/EHS and CDC Head Start 1.09 miles 2900 Stalcup Road Fart Worth ISD,which has over 80,000 students and 142 schools,has five schools located in the neighborhood.The Young Men's Leadership Academy recently opened at the farmer location of Dunbar Middle school and has numerous programs to assist law-income students,including free school supply programs.Although the district as a whale received a"Satisfactory"rating from the State of Texas,many of the local schools struggle to meet state standards.Local stakeholders reported that one of the primary difficulties to ensuring quality services is the inability to keep teachers at the local schools for an extended period. The most commonly used service provider of any type at Cavile Place is the local Bays&Girls Club,which is located on-site.Twenty-seven percent(n=51)of survey respondents stated that they have children who utilize the Bays&Girl Club,and about two-hundred children use their services.Among the services provided include after school snacks and dinner,sports and recreation,and character development. Schaal age children also have access to the Cavile Outreach Opportunity Library(COOL), which provides summer reading programs,access to computers,and other daily reading programs. lRllgllf Ilf'III III Ilf'0Ili1Ilgllf.11 04.23.1.3 64 Other local agencies provide education services aimed at adults and continuing education.Tarrant County College(TCC),which has a Learner Opportunity Center at FWHA'S Butler site,assists residents in obtaining their GED.TCC also offers ESL and career advancement courses.Sixteen survey respondents reported using TCC services;however,one of the primary obstacles for Cavile residents reported by local stakeholders is commuting to the Butler site. Health:Although 79%(n=147)of survey respondents believed their health care services were adequate,there remains a high number of individuals(40%,n=75)who reported using emergency room care.Additionally,very few elderly or disabled survey respondents utilize at-home health care services.Only 7%(n=3)of elderly or disabled clients had a home health care worker and only 4%(n=2)received Meals on Wheels. Neighborhood residents have access to three major health care providers.Cook's Children's Health Care System has sixty offices throughout North Texas,and a pediatric center approximately two miles from Cavile Place.JPS Health Network provides low cost medical care to qualified clients and has a health center approximately 1.8 miles from Cavile Place.Tarrant County Public Health Department oversees six public health centers throughout Tarrant Count,the closest of which is two miles from Cavile Place. Safety:Safety was the second most commonly reported concern of Cavile Place survey respondents and one-third of respondents reported that they would like to participate in a community watch or other crime prevention program.The neighborhood is patrolled by the Fort Worth Police Department,which has a satellite office on-site at Cavile Place.Local stakeholders,however,reported that officers are not currently assigned to the office.Multiple survey respondents expressed the wish that the police department increase patrols and that a twenty-four hour security system be established.In addition to the police department,neighborhood crime is addressed by the local community partners,including Southeast Fort Worth CDC which participates in the Department of Justice's Weed and Seed Program. 65 lPIRIlf IlFIIIIIY IIL Ilf'0I11 I1111EVIlIII 04.23.1..3 P11I III 11I IFOIR 11104.23.1.3 66 Aiaiai:::ivii:mx I�3 Glossary of Acronyms and Terms 6 7 P11I III 11I IFOIR 11104.23.1.3 Glossary of Acronyms and Terms restricted to families earning up to 80%of area median income(AMI), which is$55,350 for a family of four in Tarrant County,Texas. Choice Neighborhoods Initiative(CNI):The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Area Median Income(AMI): The midpoint in the family-income range for a (CNI)is a program of the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development metropolitan statistical area. (HUD)that is focused on the revitalization of distressed public housing and/ or HUD-assisted properties and their surrounding neighborhood.HUD is HOPE VI: A HUD program to revitalize the worst public housing properties into competitively awarding up to$30 million grants in its 2012 funding round for mixed-income developments.No longer funded by HUD,this program has been grants to implement a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy,or replaced by the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative. Transformation Plan.The Transformation Plan will address the revitalization of the public and/or assisted housing units,and link housing improvements with Low Income Housing Tax Credit(LIHTC):A funding source for the construction of appropriate services,schools,public assets,transportation,and access to jabs. affordable housing.LI HTC provides a construction subsidy but not an operating subsidy.Units built with LIHTC are restricted to families earning up to 60%AMI. Choice Neighborhoods is focused on three care goals: Historic Tax Credits:A funding source for the substantial rehabilitation of Housing:Transform distressed public and assisted housing into energy buildings that have been determined to have historical significance. efficient,mixed-income housing that is physically and financially viable over the long-term; New Market Tax Credits:A funding source for the development of commercial properties,and residential properties to a very limited extend,in law-income People:Support positive outcomes for families who live in the target neighborhoods. development(s)and the surrounding neighborhood,particularly outcomes related to residents'health,safety,employment,mobility,and Capital Fund:The Capital Fund is provided by HUD to public housing authorities education; primarily for major capital improvements to public housing properties. Neighborhood:Transform neighborhoods of poverty into viable, RHF:Replacement Housing Factor Funds are part of the Capital Fund Program mixed-income neighborhoods with access to well-functioning services, and are provided to public housing authorities that demolish public housing high quality public schools and education programs,high quality early properties.The funds may only be used for the replacement of public housing learning programs and services,public assets,public transportation,and units. improved access to jabs. Capital Fund Financing:This refers to leveraging the Capital Fund income to One-for-one replacement: This refers to replacing every single public housing barrow additional funding,using future Capital Fund income to service the debt. unit that is demolished as part of a redevelopment project. The unit types that are considered"replacement units"are defined below. CDBG: Community Development Black Grant is a funding source that is generally used to pay for casts related to infrastructure improvements. Replacement Units: For the purpose of a CNI grant,Replacement units may only be units funded through certain HUD programs(public housing RAD-Type Project-Based Rental Assistance:The HUD Rental Assistance units,or project-based units funded through Section 8,Section 202 or Demonstration(RAD)Program provides a mechanism for converting public Section 811).It is also passible,if the Cavile project is not funded by housing to project-based Section 8. CNI,that a replacement unit be more broadly defined to include any "affordable"unit,as defined below. Tax-exempt bonds:A band issued by a government that is not subject to federal- income tax.Proceeds are used to fund development projects,among other Affordable units:Generally,units are considered affordable if they are things. lPIRIlf IlFIIIIIYAIIL IIf'0I11 Il IIEVIlIII 04.23.1..3 68 State HTF:Housing Trust Funds are established with a designated revenue source and may only be used for affordable housing. HOME:HUD funding from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program for affordable housing. Market Rate units:Units that receive no subsidy and have no income restrictions for who may live there. Section 8 Homeownership:A HUD program which allows families with a Section 8 Voucher to use that toward a mortgage. Mixed-Income community:The combination of housing units restricted to families with different incomes,such as low-income,moderate-income and market-rate. Mixed-Use Development:The combination of more than one use of space in a single property,such as residential and commercial and/or retail in the same building. Redevelopment:Demolition of an existing structure,followed by new construction on the same parcel. Infill Development:Developing or building on vacant land that is situated between developed parcels. GED:General Educational Development is the process for earning the equivalent of a high-school diploma,or GED certificate. ESL or English as a Second Language:Programs for people who speak English as a second language to help them gain proficiency with the English language. 69 lPIRIlf IlFIIIIIY III..Ilf' Ilg Il IIEVIlIII 04.23.1..3 Prepared by F' " Gilmore Kean C 1(A1YS With ;x Freese&Nichols Open Channels Group affil C'""w i of Catalyst Development ���" "�IIMDuvernay+Brooks y Edgemere Consulting Corporation mitl -ui^ � pp pp Campus+Community Strategies ,;,�p i�y,y g}R V,K d p r,r EM II City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication ! � .. =- .COUNCIL ACTION�,y,Appro�ed'on 7/22/2014 �.Resolution No.. 4333{07=2014= DATE: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: G-18264 ! LOG NAME: 17ADOPT CAVILE/HISTORICSTOPSIXNEIGHBORHOODTRANSFORMATIONPLAN SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Approving the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan and Incorporating it Into the City's Comprehensive Plan (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached resolution approving the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan; and 2. Approve incorporating the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan into the City's Comprehensive Plan. i i DISCUSSION: The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Worth (FWHA) requested that the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) partner with it to develop a plan for the revitalization of the FWHA's Cavile Place i Apartments and the surrounding neighborhood. The plan was needed for the FWHA to be able to apply i for grants such as the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Grant, which is specifically for the redevelopment of public housing and surrounding neighborhoods. The Board of the HFC agreed in January 2012 to fund a portion of the cost of the redevelopment plan and FWHA hired Gilmore Kean, LLC (Gilmore Kean), along with other consultant team members, to develop the plan. Gilmore Kean and the other consultant team members have now presented FWHA and the HFC with a proposed Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood i Transformation Plan (Plan). As part of the planning process, Gilmore Kean held a series of informational meetings with the residents of Cavile Place and stakeholders such as Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T), Fort Worth ! Independent School District and supportive service agencies. The purpose of the meetings was to seek input regarding strengths and weaknesses in the neighborhood and to gather ideas for improvement. The Plan's study area is generally bounded by East Rosedale Street to the north, Lloyd Street to the west, Ramey Avenue to the south and Stalcup Road to the east. The Plan contains three objectives that are required to apply for a CNI Grant: I 1. The Neighborhood Plan contemplates improvements to the neighborhood such as increased public safety with street improvements, street lighting and visible police presence; the creation of open space/recreational opportunities such as community gardens on vacant lots, pocket parks and sports i courts; and improved transportation and mobility by providing bike lanes, sidewalks and transit service within the neighborhood. I Logname: 17ADOPT CAVILE/HISTORICSTOPSIXNEIGHBORHOODTRANSFORMATIONP... Page 1 of 2 i i i 2. The Housing Plan proposes replacement and infill housing that compliments the historic character of the neighborhood. In addition, new mixed income housing will feature Green Development elements. 3. The People Plan addresses the needs of the Cavile Place residents and surrounding neighborhood. Goals include job training, improved education and promoting healthy lifestyles. The Plan, as proposed for review by Gilmore Kean, is attached. After it is approved by the City Council, it will be available in final form on the City's website and in the City Secretary's office. I Implementation of the Plan includes 10-15 years of phased development. The phasing of the new development of housing utilizes a "Build First" model so that new construction of housing will occur prior to demolition of the Cavile Place Apartments. The first phase includes the planned improvements to Rosedale Street, construction of new housing and the demolition of the 300 units at Cavile Place. In addition, the Plan provides potential sources of funding for the approximately $112,000,000.00 of planned improvements. The Board of the HFC accepted the Plan on May 7, 2013. On May 22, 2013, the Plan was presented to the City Plan Commission, which unanimously approved it and recommended that it be adopted by the City Council. The FWHA Board approved the Plan at its meeting on June 20, 2013. The City's Planning and Development Department has reviewed and commented on the Plan. Staff recommends adopting the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan and incorporating it in the City's Comprehensive Plan with the following changes as approved by the HFC Board and FWHA Board: J 1. Revise the name of the Plan from Cavile Place Neighborhood Transformation Plan to the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan; i 2. Extend the western most boundary of the Plan's study area to Lloyd Street as recommended in the Plan; and 3. Relocate the "Education-New Job Training Facility" that is proposed to be located at the southeast corner of Amanda and Rosedale Streets to a different location within the neighborhood. Approval of this plan does not obligate the City to any specific funding committments. The improvements contemplated in the Plan would be located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5, Mapsco 79J, 79K, 79L, 79N, 79P and 79Q. FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no current material effect on City funds. i FUND CENTERS: TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by; Fernando Costa (6122) Originating Department Head: Jesus Chapa (5184) Avis F. Chaisson (6342) i Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia (8187) I Logname: 17ADOPT CAVILE/HISTORICSTOPSIXNEIGHBORHOODTRANSFORMATIONP... Page 2 of 2