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Miami-Dade County receives $39.9 million HUD grant for Overtown revitalization

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/global/housing/home.page 2024-07-19 2024-07-19T12:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Natalie Leon [email protected] 786-469-4131 Miami-Dade County receives $39.9 million HUD grant for Overtown revitalization Representatives from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented a $39.9 million grant to Miami-Dade County through Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) and the City of Miami to support the revitalization of the Overtown neighborhood through the FY2023/24 Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI). Representatives from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented a $39.9 million grant to Miami-Dade County through Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) and the City of Miami to support the revitalization of the Overtown neighborhood through the FY2023/24 Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI).  “You cannot overstate the transformative nature of Choice Neighborhoods investments in these communities. Not only are these awards made in neighborhoods in greatest need, but awardees demonstrate the vision, diligence, and capacity to leverage these funds to expand housing supply and provide vital resources to residents,” said Richard J. Monocchio, HUD’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. “This Administration recognizes the importance of providing access to employment opportunities, public transportation, healthcare services, and a wide range of other amenities to people living in these communities.”  The CNI program aims to transform distressed public housing into vibrant, mixed-income communities. Miami-Dade’s proposal represents a unique partnership between the County, the City of Miami, Atlantic Pacific Communities (APC) and Camillus House and many other partners to coordinate investments in the Overtown neighborhood as part of a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy. APC is the designated developer for the Culmer Place/Culmer Gardens public housing sites, with Camillus providing case management and supportive services to both public housing and neighborhood residents. The County and City will ensure that this revitalization strategy extends beyond the borders of the public housing sites to encompass every corner of Overtown.  “This is about even more than housing – this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for entire neighborhood revitalization. We will leverage these funds to create a stronger, more equitable, and resilient Overtown,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Just one year after receiving the same grant for Goulds, this announcement is a transformational step forward as our county tackles the housing crisis from north to south.”  District 3 Commissioner Keon Hardemon remarked, "This grant will empower our community, bringing much-needed investment to Overtown."  PHCD Director Alex R. Ballina emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating, "This initiative will foster engagement among local leaders and residents, ensuring a comprehensive approach to revitalization."  The grant must be utilized by September 2032, ensuring all HUD-assisted units are replaced on a one-for-one basis, with a commitment to the right-to-return for affected residents.  About Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development: Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) is dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions and improving the quality of life for residents in Miami-Dade County. PHCD administers a variety of federal, state, and local funding programs to support housing development, rehabilitation, homeownership, and community services.  Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD)  Overtown Transit Village North  701 NW 1st Court,  16th Floor  Miami, FL 33136  <a href="tel:786-469-4100">786-469-4100</a>    no 2024 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Public Housing and Community Development 1 rel1721418191541370 Public Housing and Community Development Overtown Transit Village North 701 NW 1st Court Miami 33136 local county miami-dade department department Housing and Community DevelopmentHCD Contact Us /global/housing/contact-public-housing-and-community-development.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development Department We provide decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing in order to promote viable urban communities and sustainable living environments, principally for extremely low-income to moderate-income families and individuals. We also provide assistance to programs that expand economic opportunity and community development. We manage more than 6,500 public housing apartments and provide financial help through the federal Section 8 program to more than 19,000 families. Our support services include assisted living facilities for the elderly and self-sufficiency programs for our tenants. We rely on federal and state grant programs to fund our programs. We work closely with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) on our public housing and, with the State of Florida, the development of affordable housing. https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/images/banners/public-housing.jpg Director Nathan Kogon Nathan Kogon /global/government/biographies/public-housing.page Overtown Transit Village North - 701 NW 1st Court [loc1462483157330387] : Miami ^ 33136 loc1462483157330387 16th Floor 786-469-4100 [email protected] /global/housing/home.page public-housing-and-community-development org1462997550009645 loc1462483157330387 Overtown Transit Village North 701 NW 1st Court 16th Floor Miami 33136 786-469-4100 [email protected] /global/housing/home.page

MIAMI-DADE ( July 19, 2024 )–

Representatives from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented a $39.9 million grant to Miami-Dade County through Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) and the City of Miami to support the revitalization of the Overtown neighborhood through the FY2023/24 Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI).

“You cannot overstate the transformative nature of Choice Neighborhoods investments in these communities. Not only are these awards made in neighborhoods in greatest need, but awardees demonstrate the vision, diligence, and capacity to leverage these funds to expand housing supply and provide vital resources to residents,” said Richard J. Monocchio, HUD’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. “This Administration recognizes the importance of providing access to employment opportunities, public transportation, healthcare services, and a wide range of other amenities to people living in these communities.”

The CNI program aims to transform distressed public housing into vibrant, mixed-income communities. Miami-Dade’s proposal represents a unique partnership between the County, the City of Miami, Atlantic Pacific Communities (APC) and Camillus House and many other partners to coordinate investments in the Overtown neighborhood as part of a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy. APC is the designated developer for the Culmer Place/Culmer Gardens public housing sites, with Camillus providing case management and supportive services to both public housing and neighborhood residents. The County and City will ensure that this revitalization strategy extends beyond the borders of the public housing sites to encompass every corner of Overtown.

“This is about even more than housing – this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for entire neighborhood revitalization. We will leverage these funds to create a stronger, more equitable, and resilient Overtown,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Just one year after receiving the same grant for Goulds, this announcement is a transformational step forward as our county tackles the housing crisis from north to south.”

District 3 Commissioner Keon Hardemon remarked, "This grant will empower our community, bringing much-needed investment to Overtown."

PHCD Director Alex R. Ballina emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating, "This initiative will foster engagement among local leaders and residents, ensuring a comprehensive approach to revitalization."

The grant must be utilized by September 2032, ensuring all HUD-assisted units are replaced on a one-for-one basis, with a commitment to the right-to-return for affected residents.

About Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development:

Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) is dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions and improving the quality of life for residents in Miami-Dade County. PHCD administers a variety of federal, state, and local funding programs to support housing development, rehabilitation, homeownership, and community services.

Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD)

Overtown Transit Village North
701 NW 1st Court,
16th Floor
Miami, FL 33136

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