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Federal Designations that TargetSpecific Geographic Locale Within Neighborhoods or Census Blocks
• Empowerment Zone (EZ)
• Enterprise Communities (EC)
• Renewal Communities (RC)
EZ, EC and RC
• Introduced in 1993, the Empowerment Zone (EZ), Enterprise Community (EC) , and Renewal Community (RC) Initiatives sought to reduce unemployment and generate economic growth through the designation of Federal tax incentives and award of grants to distressed communities.
• Local, Tribal, and State governments interested in participating in this program were required to present comprehensive plans that included the following principles:
• Strategic Visions for Change, • Community-Based Partnerships, • Economic Opportunities, and • Sustainable Community Development.
Federal Designations that TargetSpecific Geographic Locale Within Neighborhoods or Census Blocks
• Promise Neighborhoods
• Choice Neighborhoods
• Promise Zone
Federal Designations that TargetSpecific Geographic Locale Within Neighborhoods or Census Blocks
• Weed and Seed
• Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant
Other Designations
• FEMA (Flood, Disaster..)
• Small Business Admin.
• High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
Proposed Entertainment Project
400-700 Blocks of West North Avenue Milwaukee, WI
Former Garfield School/ Proposed
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WI Dept. of Natural Resources
25,600 ADT – 2004 Estimate
Target Investment Neighborhood (TIN) Program
Pairing Targeted Housing Rehabilitation with Complementary Community Development Activities
What is a TIN?
• Target Investment Neighborhood (TIN) program designed to concentrate resources for maximum impact in a small (8-12 block) area.
• Home rehabilitation resources available to complement existing ongoing neighborhood quality of life initiatives.
How are TINs funded• Home rehabilitation activity funded by federal
funds (HOME and CDBG), General Purpose Revenue and Philanthropic Foundations.
• Programming administered by Department of City Development’s Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC).
Resources available in TINs• Home Rehabilitation Program
– Provides rehabilitation loans (combination of payback, deferred and forgivable) of up to $30,000 to make needed repairs to homeowners with income at or below 80% Area Median Income.
• Rental Rehabilitation Program– Provides forgivable loans up to $15,000 per unit to responsible
investor owners. Funds must be matched by landlord and units must meet HOME affordability requirements.
• Support for Community Improvement Projects– Funding support, technical assistance, and capacity building
provided by NIDC in partnership with other City Departments. – Projects must engage residents and enhance the
neighborhood.
Role of TIN Community Partners
• Create and implement effective outreach strategy to inform neighbors of TIN resource
• Assist residents with application process• Generate interest in carrying out Community
Improvement Projects
Characteristics of Successful TINs
• “Right size” area where investment can have spill over impact (8-12 blocks).
• Existing partners to support TIN success– BIDS, non-profit organizations, block clubs
• Assess owner occupancy and homeowner income data– Likelihood of owners qualifying for loan
programs.• “Middle Market” neighborhoods with sufficient
numbers of homeowners <80% AMI.
2014 TINs• Pulaski Park• Burnham/Layton• Merrill Park• Mitchell/Kosciuszko• Martin Drive• Borchert Field• Century City• St. Joseph’s• Woodlands
TIN History• 600+ home rehabilitation projects in last 10
years in the TINs, resulting in more than $10 million in targeted investment.
• 38% of rehabilitation contracts awarded to minority-owned firms.
• TIN areas have been selected to support City economic development initiatives.
Clustering of Resources• City works with TIN partners to coordinate
“bricks and mortar” housing rehabilitation with ongoing quality of life initiatives.
• During implementation of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), City prioritized foreclosure rehabilitation projects in the TINs.– Eight foreclosed homes acquired and rehabilitated for
resale within two block section of Uptown Crossing TIN.
Urban Forestry
Project Name: City of Milwaukee Strengthening Diversity in Urban Forestry Services Delivery
Allocation: $677,776Description: • The City of Milwaukee will train and employ two work crews consisting of City of Milwaukee
residents for urban forestry positions. This training will include Tree care, Landscaping and Arborist related activities. This program will provide comprehensive career training and employment for unemployed Milwaukee residents and link successful participants with other industry employment within Southeast Wisconsin.
• This project meets the National Objective by benefiting low and moderate income persons through Employment Training. This project is under the eligible activity category of Public Service-Employment Training
• Estimated Full-Time Jobs to be Created and/or Retained: 40
Location: Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area 1 & 2 Partners: USDA Forestry Service, City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works,
Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) and Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP)
Milwaukee Builds
Project Name: City of Milwaukee -Milwaukee Builds ProgramAllocation: $600,000Description: • This program is patterned after Youthbuild and will be expanded to provide • skilled labor apprenticeships to the building trades, working with a large population of low income
unemployed adults. Contracts have been let to existing Youthbuild coordinating agencies for Rental Housing Rehabilitation and Housing Construction. This program will work with the existing housing stock of the local Public Housing Authority (PHA) and Foreclosed properties operating within the City of Milwaukee's Neighborhood Stabilization Program's Land Bank. Also included will be the rehabilitation and redevelopment of commercial mixed-use space.
• This project meets the National Objective by benefiting low/moderate income persons through various
housing activities. This project is under the eligible activity categories of: Housing Construction, Rehab Single Unit Residential; Multi-Unit Residential eligible activities.
• Estimated Full-Time Jobs to be Created and/or Retained: 30
Location: Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area 1 & 2 Partners: Department of Labor, Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB), Department of
City Development, Housing Authority of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP) Northcott Neighborhood House and Milwaukee Christian Center
Training Activities
New Home Construction: Program participants learn all aspects of home construction
produces affordable homes that are sold to low-income families
Training Activities
Deconstruction: By deconstructing homes and buildings we’re able to salvage and
recycle 40% to 70% of the building materials (i.e. the shingles being removed from the
roof become asphalt, use studs are transferred to new constructions and siding, piping
and windows are recycled) This is a Green Activity
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc.Milwaukee Builds
Participant Certificates
• Home Builders Institute (HBI)All Student Receive HBI Certifications, Instruction is provide by NNH staff trained by HBI to administer curriculum
• Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP)
• Entry Level Construction Skills Students with High School Diploma, or
equivalent education, Valid Drivers License and minimum 8 grade reading and math are
referred to program.
Participant Certificates
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Energy Efficiency for Building Trades
• 25% of Students in NNH’s YouthBuild Program are enrolled in Specialty Courses provide, by MATC.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Introduction to Photovoltatics
• 25% of Students in NNH’s YouthBuild Program are enrolled in Specialty Courses provide, by MATC.
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc..Milwaukee Builds
Participant Certificates
Lead Safe Renovator
State certification• All students take lead Safe Renovator
course, advance students take Lead Safe worker and Lead Safe supervisor courses (All employees working oh HUD homes or homes built prior to 1978 must at a minimum have this certification
Lead Safe Renovator
Trainers Certificate• All students receive a Certification from their
State approved trainer• (All Trainers must be licensed by the State
of Wisconsin Department of Health
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc.Milwaukee Builds
Participant Certificates
Asbestos Supervisor
State certification• All students take Asbestos Worker
course, advance students take Asbestos Supervisor course.
Lead Safe Renovator
Trainers Certificate
• All students receive a Certification from their State approved trainer
• (All Trainers must be licensed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc.Milwaukee Builds
Participant Certificates
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
• All students take Hazardous Waste course, as it meets the standard for the 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training approved by OSHA. There are no State certification requirements in Wisconsin.
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
• In addition to the Certificate Students receive a wallet card that must be carried while conducting any HazMat functions.
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc.Milwaukee Builds