We did a blog post about the three phases of revamping Las Deltas — blighted properties/land under the Housing Authority. In the first phase, nonprofits were offered the opportunity to purchase units for $1. In the second phase, the Housing Authority will sell remaining sites at market rate. The third phase is the rebuilding of…
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Homeownership Opportunities Coming to North Richmond
I saw this clip on techie homes. They did a really cool development in Atlanta called Southpark Cottages. They are micro homes, and I really appreciated the detail – from the above-standard insulation to the censors so that the bathroom mirrors don’t fog up. As you know, locally, we have the three phases of the Las…
Public Comments Due on Housing Element
At the last NRMAC meeting, the community commented on the proposed density planned for the North Richmond community. We expressed that we wanted to maintain opportunities for homeownership and single-family homes with yards. (And, had no desire to be flooded with multi-units.) Based on community comments, the planner adjusted the density downward accordingly. The Contra…
North Richmond: A Question on Funding
North Richmond residents have a vision for an optimal community — affordable housing, open, green space, youth activities, neighbor camaraderie, freshly landscaped parkways, parks, and greenways, essential services, community businesses, infrastructure, a master green plan, and an accessible, kempt shoreline. Given the residents’ vision for the community, I recently asked if North Richmond is a…
RichmondLAND Giaramita Event
RichmondLAND is hosting an event May 19 – 5pm to 6:30pm. The event invitation extends to residents who live on Giaramita, have a connection to Giaramita, were displaced from the North Richmond Las Deltas Housing projects and families from the Verde School Community who are experiencing housing instability. The meeting will be held at Verde…