good for the community. jobs and housing is exactly what we been needing for a long time now.
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Mike Riley
1 year ago
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Braddock needs this bad. Seeing old buildings just sit there rotting is frustrating. Hope this happens soon.
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Joyce Summers
1 year ago
This would be a very good reuse for the long unused building
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Sarah Jordan
1 year ago
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YES! We need more affordable places for regular folks to actually afford to live in our own town.
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Anonymous
1 year ago
Considering such a mix income project in a poor, impoverished Black area with no infrastructure is generally not considered a wise strategy without SIGNIFICANT additional investments in Infrastructure development alongside any housing project.
Doing so without any realistic community infrastructure could potentially exacerbate existing problems like Displacement and lack of access to Essential services, while not adequately addressing the underlying issues of Poverty and Lack of amenities in the community.
Careful planning, due diligence, years of authentic expertise in mixed-income housing development and committed funding for community infrastructure are crucial to mitigate potential negative impacts.
Reasons why it might not be wise:
Lack of amenities, entrenched poverty and basic services:
Without proper basic infrastructure in place like roads/sidewalks, police force, public transportation, grocery stores, superior educational alternatives, and healthcare facilities among other things, low-income residents of mixed-income housing will still face significant challenges in accessing basic needs, potentially leading to frustration and further marginalization.
Such a project will exacerbate Gentrification concerns:
Introducing higher-income residents to a low-income area without addressing infrastructure concerns will only accelerate gentrification, potentially displacing existing residents due to rising costs and changing neighborhood dynamics.
While workforce development initiatives and commercial property may be on the first floor of such a housing structure, lower income folks in the building with little access to capital, employment, or any other guaranteed financial assistance will be unable to realistically take advantage of the commercial space.
In turn, leaving those spaces for the higher income occupants, who may already have the means to secure investment or already have unlimited access to capital, to take full advantage of the c
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Shannon Norman
1 year ago
This is a phenomenal idea and I fully support it
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Gina Tennyson
1 year ago
Great idea
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Edward R Gavalek
1 year ago
About time!
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Jeb Feldman
1 year ago
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This is a great project. I’d love to see that amazing old building reused and turned into something functional. Very important project for our neighborhood!
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Michelle Arth
1 year ago
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I think it's a great idea - why not turn an unused property into affordable housing. It's a win- win in my opinion!
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Rosalyn Berry
1 year ago
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Cydney Kennedy
1 year ago
The income rates are to high as economy not paying enough for a living!
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WESLEY GADSDEN
1 year ago
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As a home owner in braddock, I feel this is an excellent opportunity for folks in my neighborhood
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Lee Davis
1 year ago
I am in full support of this project
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Lesa Sanders
1 year ago
Let's Rebuild Our Town And Become A Village Again.
good for the community. jobs and housing is exactly what we been needing for a long time now.
Braddock needs this bad. Seeing old buildings just sit there rotting is frustrating. Hope this happens soon.
This would be a very good reuse for the long unused building
YES! We need more affordable places for regular folks to actually afford to live in our own town.
Considering such a mix income project in a poor, impoverished Black area with no infrastructure is generally not considered a wise strategy without SIGNIFICANT additional investments in Infrastructure development alongside any housing project. Doing so without any realistic community infrastructure could potentially exacerbate existing problems like Displacement and lack of access to Essential services, while not adequately addressing the underlying issues of Poverty and Lack of amenities in the community. Careful planning, due diligence, years of authentic expertise in mixed-income housing development and committed funding for community infrastructure are crucial to mitigate potential negative impacts. Reasons why it might not be wise: Lack of amenities, entrenched poverty and basic services: Without proper basic infrastructure in place like roads/sidewalks, police force, public transportation, grocery stores, superior educational alternatives, and healthcare facilities among other things, low-income residents of mixed-income housing will still face significant challenges in accessing basic needs, potentially leading to frustration and further marginalization. Such a project will exacerbate Gentrification concerns: Introducing higher-income residents to a low-income area without addressing infrastructure concerns will only accelerate gentrification, potentially displacing existing residents due to rising costs and changing neighborhood dynamics. While workforce development initiatives and commercial property may be on the first floor of such a housing structure, lower income folks in the building with little access to capital, employment, or any other guaranteed financial assistance will be unable to realistically take advantage of the commercial space. In turn, leaving those spaces for the higher income occupants, who may already have the means to secure investment or already have unlimited access to capital, to take full advantage of the c
This is a phenomenal idea and I fully support it
Great idea
About time!
This is a great project. I’d love to see that amazing old building reused and turned into something functional. Very important project for our neighborhood!
I think it's a great idea - why not turn an unused property into affordable housing. It's a win- win in my opinion!
The income rates are to high as economy not paying enough for a living!
As a home owner in braddock, I feel this is an excellent opportunity for folks in my neighborhood
I am in full support of this project
Let's Rebuild Our Town And Become A Village Again.
The community is growing. Let’s help it grow!