u195596 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 What do you guys think about this? Some call it affordable housing others call it low income. Seems like that is quite a few off of Harrisburg. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1118751441959&ca=b7ba0956-0f52-4801-97fc-57b56ca0e13a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I think your link is corrupted. I’ve copied it below for anyone interested: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1118751441959&ca=b7ba0956-0f52-4801-97fc-57b56ca0e13a There are four proposed developments in close proximity to one another in the East End, including a 120 unit complex proposed for a lot next to Burnet Elementary. These are mixed income developments, with a majority of units intended for those between 40% and 60% AMI (with the exception of the New Hope development on Avenue J). These are intended to take advantage of the 9% TIRZ program or the similar 4% program; if the application is not approved or they are otherwise unable to qualify, these likely would not get built. These are NOT Section 8 housing developments/projects. There was a community meeting held regarding these projects last night, featuring a presentation and Q&A with representatives of the developers of two of the projects. Councilwoman Cisneros was also present. General issues expressed by the community included: •Increased crime/felons/sexual predators — developers stated that they perform criminal and financial/credit background checks for all residents; uncertainty about influx of unapproved residents and visitors contributing to any sort of criminal element. This was especially contentious regarding the development proposed for the lot next to Burnet Elementary. •Impact on property values — some residents present were concerned about a negative impact on property values •Developments being marketed to “outsiders” — residents were concerned that these would not be offered to those living in the community and would instead go to people being driven out of other nearby areas (namely Third Ward nearby). •Gentrification — others were concerned that this might speed up gentrification of the area (ironically, multi-tiered affordable housing of this nature is widely regarded as a mechanism to combat gentrification and give a housing option to those who may become displaced) •Turnover in ownership — other residents expressed concern that the initial developers/builders would turn over ownership of the projects in the near future; both developers present stated that they own their projects long-term (20+ years) •Increased traffic — developers noted that they are looking at access points on each respective lot to mitigate any increase in traffic •Increase in loitering/semi-transient behavior — two of the proposed developments are close to the Green Line stop where the New Hope SRO housing was built on Sampson. People were concerned about a possible increase in people loitering and otherwise impeding traffic/sidewalk use, which is already happening since the New Hope housing opened It’s a very contentious issue. Cisneros was supportive of the proposed projects, and the residents present were not too happy about it. Personally, I’m not too crazy about my home being about five blocks from one of the proposed developments, and to the extent that affordable housing (versus market-rate apartment housing, new single-family construction, etc.) might discourage future growth or development in the immediate area, I would be against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u195596 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Thanks for reposting that link. I live within a few blocks and as well and am not to excited about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77011transplant Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Noticed they demolished the warehouse at 5601 Canal the other week. They've made good progress in clearing the space. It's the future site of mixed-income housing called the Canal Lofts. 150 units and a senior (?) community (http://www.blazerbuilding.com/portfolio/construction/) Their website says spring 2021, but I'm sure that's been pushed back since they haven't even fully cleared the land yet. Some more info from CoH about funding: https://houstontx.gov/housing/communication/2020/plain/0622.html Will try to snap some photos next time we walk past. 5601canal.pdf Edited February 28, 2021 by 77011transplant 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77011transplant Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Ignore the fact this was taken from the passenger side of the car as we were driving past. Lol. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77011transplant Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Walked past again today. They've leveled the plot now. The construction notice has the completion date as May 2022. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ljchou Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Why does every affordable housing complex look the exact same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 3 hours ago, ljchou said: Why does every affordable housing complex look the exact same? It makes them cheaper. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kim Brown Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 http://www.blazerbuilding.com/portfolio/construction/ 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HoustonIsHome Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 On 4/9/2021 at 8:29 AM, ljchou said: Why does every affordable housing complex look the exact same? I'm just happy for the infill. Houston has so much ground to cover in just happy for the density. I am more disappointed when crap goes in more prime areas. Like when I'm expecting a trophy tower to go up next to Market Square and I get a parking garage. But those rubber stamped affordable housing that are popping up all over the place??? Bring them on. We don't have enough of them 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 These seem to continue looking better than the renderings. All of this affordable housing looks pretty damn decent and is great infill. I hope the one in Midtown on Caroline looks just as good. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 11 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: These seem to continue looking better than the renderings. All of this affordable housing looks pretty damn decent and is great infill. I hope the one in Midtown on Caroline looks just as good. Yep, nothing about this makes you think affordable housing. Nothing ground breaking but a good addition IMO. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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