South Side Housing Plans

and Projects February 3, 2015

Housing Strategy Group

Near South Side Area Plan (2011)

South Side Plan (2014)

Key Principles These policies were common to both plans: Neighborhoods should have a vibrant mix of uses (residential, retail, office, etc.). • Develop Mixed uses and higher density on primary corridors • Develop single family residential areas at consistent density New development should respect community character and historic features. • Integrate new commercial and mixed use development with

the existing fabric and scale of the neighborhood • Use residential design guidelines to protect the long-term

quality and value of the community. • Use landscaping and screening to minimize the impact of

non-residential development.

Specific Policies Near Southside Plan • Offer increased housing options with a range of housing

types, sizes, and price points in new residential developments.

South Side Plan • A neighborhood park, community park or recreations

facility (public or private) should be located within one-half mile of all residents.

• Industrial areas should be maintained as job centers • Redevelopment of institutional land should be

compatible with surroundings.

Affordable Housing Partners • Columbus Department of Development • Central Ohio Community Improvement Corporation • Affordable Housing Trust • Ohio Housing Finance Agency • Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority • Nationwide Children’s Hospital • United Way of Central Ohio • Columbus Foundation • Philanthropic Donors • Volunteers • Lenders • Private Investors and Developers • Non-profit Developers

Homeport • 2002 - Southeast Columbus Homes

o 39 New and rehab single family LIHTC lease purchase (not all in target area)

• 2004 – Southside Homes o 32 New construction single family LIHTC lease purchase

(not all in target area) • 2012 – Whittier Landing

o 40 New and rehab single family LIHTC lease purchase in Near Southside area

Community Housing Network

• 2000 1949 Parsons Ave o 25 units of Permanent Supportive Housing – LIHTC

Rebuilding Lives, 1 • 2012-2013 CHN Central

o 26 units scattered site LIHTC, rehabilitation of CHN 2-8 unit properties originally acquired from 1989-1994

• Community Housing Network (CHN) rents affordable apartments to people disabled by mental illness, substance abuse, and who have histories of homelessness.

Habitat for Humanity

Mid-Ohio • 1115 Fairwood Ave. 2009 • 945 Heyl Ave. 2009 • 990 Lockbourne Ave. 2009 • 978 Lockbourne 2010 • 585 Siebert 2010 Rehab • 673 Gilbert 2010 • 970 Lockbourne 2010 • 984 Lockbourne 2010 • 1109 Fairwood 2011 • 929 Lockbourne 2011 Rehab • 1120 Whittier 2011 Rehab • 667 E Gates 2012 • 711 S 18th 2013 • 224 Barthman 2014 • 184 Woodrow 2014 • 24 Carpenter 2015 March completion • 97 Woodrow Ave 2015 Feb. excavation

17 affordable single family homes

Community Development for All People (CD4AP)

Early Projects • 2004-2012 – 15 units, various small scale rental

rehabilitation projects, private and public funds • 2006-2012 – 17 affordable homeownership units,

vacant housing rehab or infill with HOME and HDAP • 2008-2010 – 38 modest home repairs with City and

World Changers

CD4AP was gaining experience as an affordable housing developer and building partnerships.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Families(HNHF), launched in 2008, is a public-private collaboration that targets:

o Affordable Housing o Health and Wellness o Education o Safe and Accessible Neighborhoods o Workforce and Economic Development

HNHF Realty Collaborative

• Target Area -35 blocks east of Parsons, south of Livingston (Southern Orchards)

• Partnership with CD4AP - NCH provides staff, development capital and operating support

• City of Columbus and United Way are significant partners

HNHF Realty Collaborative

• 43 vacant homes rehabilitated and sold • 4 vacant homes rehabilitated and rented • 8 vacant lots developed and homes sold • 62 exterior home repairs for existing owners

Southern Gateway Homes • Developed by NRP

Group in 2013 • CD4AP is non-profit

partner • OCCH is the investor • 40 new homes on

vacant lots; LIHTC lease purchase homes in area east of High and south of Morrill

South Side Renaissance • 49 Exterior Home Repairs for existing homeowners in

area east of High and South or Morrill (Southern Gateway)

• South Side Renaissance LLC funded by private donors (South Side Champions)

• City of Columbus provides provides funds for Veterans

• Nationwide Children’s supports staff through HNHF

SSR Homes • 30 Vacant home rehabs in Southern Gateway area • Moderate rehab using no federal funds • Price range is $75,000 to $100,000 • Currently 6 units completed and rented while offered for sale • COCI) provides low interest loan • Nationwide Children’s supports staff through HNHF

Before After

Parsons Village • Developed by NRP Group • CD4AP is non-profit partner • JP Morgan Chase is the investor • 56 LIHTC senior apartments on South Washington St. • Currently leasing

Future Development • Proposed Workforce Housing on Heyl Ave. School

site (Southern Orchard) • Partnership of CD4AP with NRP Group, Nationwide

Children’s, OCCH • Potential 2016 LIHTC

CD4AP Completed Units

Since 2004 CD4AP and its partners have created

o 123 affordable rental units o 71 homeownership units o 183 exterior home repairs

• 377 total units completed • 10 under construction • 25+ more projected

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What Next?

How can we move toward a future where all residents can access decent, affordable

housing in this opportunity-rich neighborhood?

Table Discussions 1. What struck you most out about the data?

2. What type of housing would benefit the

South Side going forward?

3. How can your organization contribute to the

process?