National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB)

Presented by:

RUDOLF C. MONTIEL, PEPRESIDENT AND CEO

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ABOUT HACLA

• The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) is a state-chartered public agency. It provides the largest stock of affordable housing in Los Angeles and is one of the nation's leading public housing authorities.

• HACLA is one of the oldest housing authorities in the nation, providing quality housing options and supportive services to the citizens of Los Angeles since 1938.

• HACLA owns and manages a citywide portfolio of approximately 9,300 units and administers monthly housing assistance payments for more than 100,000 family members throughout Los Angeles.

• HACLA Annual Budget exceeds $850 million

• HACLA administers the 2nd largest Sec 8 program in the country, the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and combined Special Programs total over 50,000 vouchers

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2009 – HACLA Accomplishments• HACLA received High Marks from HUD

in 2009 “High Performer” in the Section 8 program

• Voucher utilization is at 100%

• Public Housing utilization is at 100%

• Received 2nd Largest funding award in the nation to assist 840 homeless veterans and in October 2009 – 100% leased up

• HACLA Received 9 National Awards of Merit from NAHRO

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PARTNERSHIPS WITHNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

1. Public housing

2. Section 8

Collaborative effort through partnerships allow our residents and program participants to get connected with essential social, education and health services.

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JORDAN DOWNS REDEVELOPMENT

Creating a vibrant, urban village

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History: Jordan Down - Watts• Originally developed as semi-

permanent housing for industry defense workers

• HACLA converted it to public housing in the early 1950’s

• Rapid decrease in manufacturing jobs in Los Angeles coupled with restrictive covenants depressed the area along with the Watts Riots in 1965 & Federal disinvestment

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Jordan Downs included in Mayor’s $5 Billion Housing Plan

The Mayor announced a $5B, five-year effort to add affordable housing in LA in which JD Redevelopment project plays a major role by producing 2,100 units of mixed-income affordable housing in Watts.

September 28, 2008

I know that budgets are tight . . . credit is almost nonexistent," … “But we're going to reject the cynics … and build a brighter future for those kids who are in the corner over there.

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Los Angeles Economy & Jobs Committee

200 Business, Civic & Labor Leaders

50 Recommendations #1 Improve LAX

#2 Upgrade the Port

#3 Redevelop Public Housing

Redevelop Public Housing• Smart Growth

• Minority Participation

• Community Participation

• One for One replacement

• Mixed Income

• Industrial, Retail, Office

• Transit Oriented

• New School

• Recreation & Open Space

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Key Goals for Redevelopment

Why Public Housing Redevelopment?Catalytic Place Based Strategy in LA’s most blighted communities

Why Jordan Downs?One to One replacement School on Site

Major ConsiderationsCreate Development Opportunities Grow the Affordable Housing Trust Fund

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Creating a Sustainable Community

Jobs, Housing, Transportation, Environment, EducationJordan DownsPublic Housing Redevelopment

Green Jobs Zone

Jordan High School

Neighborhood Stabilization Program

103rd Street Blue Line Stop

Also… Gang Reduction Zone Summer Night Lights “Partnership Schools”

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Human Capital Planning - Strategies

Workforce Development

Health + Wellness

Aging in Place

Qualityof Life

Partnership, Collaboration &

Resource Development

Safety + Security

Youth Development(50% Under 18 Years)

Individualized Case Management and Supportive Services

Education + Literacy

Resident Commitment & Participation

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Jordan Downs Redevelopment Partners

Jordan Downs ResidentsJordan Downs Community Advisory CommitteeCongresswoman Maxine WatersMayor Antonio VillaraigosaCouncilwoman Janice HahnCommunity Redevelopment Agency/LA (CRA/LA)Maxine Waters Employment Preparation CenterWatts Gang TaskforceWatts Century Latino OrganizationWatts Labor Community Action OrganizationWatts Neighborhood CouncilWatts Chamber of CommerceWEDACCEDACLos Angeles Unified School DistrictLos Angeles Police DepartmentDepartment of Cultural AffairsDepartment of Building & Safety

Los Angeles County Public HealthLos Angeles Department of City PlanningLos Angeles Department of Public Social ServicesLos Angeles Department of Water & PowerUS Green Building CouncilDepartment of Parks & RecreationCommunity Development DepartmentDepartment of TransportationLos Angeles Housing DepartmentLocal Agency Formation CommissionWorkforce Investment BoardBoard of Public WorksUrban Land InstituteOne Economy CorporationCharles Drew University of Medicine & ScienceUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles Community College DistrictCD Tech

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What Will We Achieve…Together

• New living wage jobs• Increase safety and security• Improve educational outcomes• Better access to supportive

services• Healthier families• Homeownership opportunities

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– Education

– Health

– Job Development

Empowering Our Public Housing Residents Through Partnerships

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EDUCATIONChildcare Services: Nine public housing sites offer childcare services (Preschool)

Youth Policy Institute (YPI): Provides computertraining to public housing youth and adults.

Watts Tutorial Program: Public housing youth from four sites attend one-on-one tutoring and mentoring program at UCLA.

UCLA: Provides after school tutoring at Mar Vista Gardens public housing.

Urban LeagueSoledad EnrichmentKedren Ramona Gardens Resident Management CorporationCrystal Stairs Sage Center

−Partners

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HEALTH• Alta-Med Health Services Corp.: Clinics provide

quality health care to underserved and the uninsured at three public housing sites.

• Minority Aids Project (MAP): Provides HIV prevention, education and testing.

• Watts Health Center: Provides health services and education

• Prototypes: helps women and their families who are dealing with substance abuse, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, homelessness and domestic violence.

• Venice Family Health Center: Clinic provides comprehensive primary health care, specialty care, dental care, mental health services, health education and child development services, as well as public insurance enrollment to more than 23,500 patients

• Common Ground: Provides free HIV testing, needle exchange and other services.

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JOB DEVELOPMENT

• South Bay Center for Counseling: Vocational training and job placement assistance

• Youth Policy Institute (YPI): Medical field job training and other educational opportunities

• Sherwin-Williams Painting Company (private/public): painter training program meant to give tangible skills to find employment. 91 trainees from three public housing sites completed the program in 2009.

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Summer Youth Job Development

Partnerships with multiple organizations to help youth obtain job and vocational skills PARTNERS• Personal Involvement Center, Inc.• Variety Boys & Girls Club• San Pedro Boys & Girls Club• East Los Angeles Community Corporation• Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club• Lighthouse Outreach• Coalition for Responsibility• San Fernando Boys & Girls Club• Reach Across America

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PARTNERSHIPS WITHNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

• HACLA’s Section 8, Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) serves more than 50,000 low-income residents. Through non-profit partners, specialized programs allow participants to receive rental subsidy along with essential social services.

1. Public housing2. Section 8

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SERVING THE HOMELESS

• HOPWA: 250 allocated units • Moderate Rehab (including

SRO): 1,370 allocated units

• Shelter Plus Care:2,051 allocated units

• Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSHP): 1,045 allocated units

Partnerships allow HACLA to serve specialized populations including the mentally ill and the homeless.

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SPECIAL PROGRAM PARTNERS• A Community of Friends• Project New Hope• SRO Housing Corporation• Skid Row Housing Trust• Ocean Park Community Center• Hillview Mental Health Center• Hollywood Community Housing Corporation• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health• LAMP• National Mental Health Association of Greater L.A.• Pacific Clinics• St. Joseph Center• Special Services For Groups• Venice Community Housing Corporation• Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) • Little Tokyo Service Center

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RAYEN APARTMENTS(PSHP)

• Location: North Hills

• HACLA Partner: A Community of Friends (ACOF).

• HACLA provided Project Based Section 8 vouchers for all 48 affordable units to house emancipated foster youth.

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NEW CARVER APARTMENTS (PSHP)

• Location: Los Angeles

• HACLA Partner: Skid Row Housing Trust

• HACLA will be providing rental subsidy to 92 tenants of the New Carver Apartments through the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program. The Skid Row Housing Trust will be providing on-site supportive services to chronically homeless individuals many of whom have mental health and substance abuse issues.

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ABBEY APARTMENTS (Shelter Plus Care)

• Location: Downtown, Los Angeles

• HACLA Partner: Skid Row Housing Trust

• HACLA contributed 100 vouchers through the Shelter Plus Care Program to house homeless individuals coupled with onsite services.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Margarita C. GarrCommissioner

Date of Appointment05.21.2008 Rayman Mathoda

Commissioner

Date of Appointment06.21.2006

Beatriz StotzerChairperson

Date of Appointment01.25.2006 Maria Del Angel

Vice Chairperson

Date of Appointment07.28.1998 Alicia Maldonado  

Commissioner

Date of Appointment05.21.2008

Lucelia HooperCommissioner

Date of Appointment08.15.2008

Tunua ThrashCommissioner

Date of Appointment 06.03.09