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The Source forHousing Solutions

Partnering for Success

Kim WalkerSenior Program Manager, CSHSeptember 22, 2014

Our Mission

Improve lives of vulnerable

people

Maximize public

resources

Build strong, healthy

communities

Advancing housing solutions that:

Supportive Housing Training Center

Five Key Roles in Supportive Housing

Owning/Owner Oversight/Asset Management

Developing the building

Coordinating and providing support services

Managing the property

Involving the residents

…and the people responsible

Owning/Owner Oversight/Asset Management

Developing the building

Coordinating and providing support services

Managing the property

Involving the residents

OWNER

DEVELOPER

SERVICE PROVIDER

PROPERTY MANAGER

ALL

Owner: the buck stops here

o Long-term control and legal responsibility

Developer: from idea to occupancy

o Very different from management and services

Property manager: real estate operations

o Lynchpin of financial and physical viability

Service provider

o The “support” in supportive housing

Key Partners

Who else in on the team?

• Neighbors• Building residents• Funders/lenders• Licensing/regulatory

agencies• Development

consultant• Community

relations specialist

• Architect/engineer(s)• Attorney(s)• Contractor• Surveyor• Environmental

investigator• Marketing consultant

LONG-TERM INTERESTS

Experienceo Similar projectso Same funding sourceso Integrating services with housing

Track recordo Time/cost/communication

Style/approacho Knowledge transfer

Funder Requirements

Selecting Consultants

Three Stages of Development

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Predevelopment

Construction/Lease-Up

Operations

Three Stages of Development

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Predevelopment

Construction/Lease-Up

Operations

During the predevelopment stage, developers try to obtain grants and forgivable loans to finance project planning and assemble initial due diligence reports. Your development team is working on short-term contracts or on the good faith promise of a contract.

Three Stages of Development

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Predevelopment

Construction/Lease-Up

Operations

During the construction/lease-up period, larger projects may use private, short-term construction lender loans as well as public sector funds.

Three Stages of Development

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Predevelopment

Construction/Lease-Up

Operations

During operations, projects may have any combination of permanent, long-term private loans, public sector grants or loans, annual or multi-year grants for services, and operating subsidies.

Partner Discussion Points

Written document

s

Different roles

Institutionbiases

Shared vision

Different bottom

lines

Understanding Culture

Predictable Crises in Supportive Housing

Compromises about building

design/construction

bring unforeseen consequen

ces.

Avoid by: consulting

with tenants, staff and

counselors, and all other

partners.

Predictable Crises in Supportive Housing

Operating costs are

higher than operating budget.

Keep manageme

nt company informed, involved;

allow them to look at

figures more than

once.

Predictable Crises in Supportive Housing

Operating costs are

higher than operating budget.

Keep manageme

nt company informed, involved;

allow them to look at

figures more than

once.

Predictable Crises in Supportive Housing

Service staff begin their work by initiating self-help recovery meetings and substance abuse services. Tenants request employment services, but they are not offered. Use of services drops off.

Predictable Crises in Supportive Housing

Service staff begin their work by initiating self-help recovery meetings and substance abuse services. Tenants request employment services, but they are not offered. Use of services drops off.

Involve tenants in service design and conduct periodic customer satisfaction surveys concerning management and service issues.

Resources

Not a Solo Act Toolkit – http://www.csh.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/NotSoloAct_final_312.pdf

Dimensions of Quality - www.csh.org/quality

The Source forHousing Solutions

Kim WalkerKim.walker@csh.org323-681-8266

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