Community Development Department Citizens Advisory...
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Citizens Advisory Committee
Public HearingJanuary 14, 2014
Community DevelopmentDepartment
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Community Development Department• Deputy City Manager – Dave Allen
• Community Development Director –David Moore
• Facilities Project Manager – Dan Hartrey
• Office Manager –Terry Poulin
• Special Projects Manager – Adam Cannon
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Department Overview
• Implementation of federally-funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
• Community Development Programs, Projects and Activities– Project Management for Capital Improvement Plan Projects
– Intergovernmental relations with federal departments
– Liaison with Community Development Agencies
– Grant writing and management
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CDBG Overview
• Activities which benefit families earning low or moderate incomes and those with disabilities
• Portsmouth has received funding since 1977
• Approximately $500,000 per year
• Citizens Advisory Committee
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Neighborhood Revitalization
How are Portsmouth CDBG funds used?
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Atlantic HeightsArea
Osprey LandingArea
Woodbury-Spaulding Turnpike Area
SAGAM
ORE
I-95
McDonoughStreet
Neighborhood
Cabot StreetNeigborhood
These areas were previously eligible using 1990 Census data.
These areas are noweligible for CDBG funding using 2000 Census data.
Eligible Areas for CDBG Funding
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Atlantic Heights Parks
• Hanscom Park• Big Rock Park• Hislop Park
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Atlantic HeightsStreetscape Improvement Projects:
• Kearsarge Way (2000)• Saratoga Way (2002)• Falkland Place (2003)• Ranger Way, portion (2003)• Preble Way (2005)• Crescent Way (2006)• Raleigh Way (2009)• Concord & Porpoise Way (2011)• Ranger Way (2013)
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Streetscape Improvements in Atlantic Heights
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Impact of Investments…
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Support Public Service Agencies Serving Human Needs
How are Portsmouth CDBG funds used?
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Gosling Meadows Playground
Cross Roads House Improvements
Betty’s Dream Generator Project
Partnerships and Leveraging
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Public Service Agency Grant Program
• $78,000 in FY 2013-2014
• 12 Public Service Agencies
• Grants ranging from $5,000 to $9,000
• Coordination with Welfare Department
• SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES
• SEACARE HEALTH SERVICES• FAMILIES FIRST OF THE GREATER
SEACOAST• PORTSMOUTH HOUSING
AUTHORITY • AREA HOMECARE• CROSS ROADS HOUSE• COMMUNITY CHILD CARE
CENTER• AIDS RESPONSE-SEACOAST• A SAFE PLACE• NEW HEIGHTS ADVENTURES FOR
TEENS• NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGAL
ASSISTANCE• SEACOAST MENTAL HEALTH
CARE
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Ensure Access to Quality, Affordable, and Fair Housing
How are Portsmouth CDBG funds used?
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Housing Development and Retention
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Housing Endowment Fund established in late 1980s with $650,000 in private funding.
54 1st time homebuyers assisted between 1989 - 1994 with monthly mortgage subsidies.
40 1st homebuyers assisted between 1999 and 2009; downpayment/closing cost assistance.
Carried out in partnership with Citizens Bank.
HomeTown, First Time Homebuyers Program
PortsmouthHomeTown
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Housing Rehab Program CDBG-funded grants for home repairs for households earning eligible
incomes.
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Provide Access for People with Disabilities
How are Portsmouth CDBG funds used?
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Residential Accessibility Program CDBG-funded grants for accessibility improvements.
Targeted to low and moderate income homeowners.
Funds used for ramp construction, doorway widening, and bathroom modifications.
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Hovey Fountain AccessImprovements
Accessibility Improvements for Public Facilities and Non-Profits
Accessible Lift Operation Blessing
Accessible Lift Seacoast Repertory Theater
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2013-2014 Community Development Block Grant Projects
Residential Accessibility Program Housing Rehabilitation Program HomeTown Program Strawbery Banke Accessibility Project Ranger Way Streetscape Improvements
Strawbery Banke Accessibility Project
PortsmouthHomeTown
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Ranger Way Streetscape Improvements
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Updates to Ongoing Community Development Block Grant Projects City Hall Accessibility
Maynard Park
Atlantic Heights Emergency Access Route
Emergency Power Source for Public Service Agencies
Senior Committee Report
Haven School Playground Improvements
Cater Park Improvements
Greenleaf Recreation Center
Other Staff Projects
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Thank You
Community DevelopmentBlock Grant Program
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Report to the City Council& Recommendations
Blue Ribbon Senior Committee
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Two Key Questions
1) What location would serve as the best site for a center?
2) What audience should the center serve?
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Location
• Doble Center– Size of Property Allows for Future
Expansion– Greenspace for Outdoor Activities &
Events– Acquisition Costs
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50+ Audience
• 50+ Activity Center–Demographics show that people are
aging rapidly.–Need to attract “Next Generation” of
seniors while serving seniors of all abilities.
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Demographic TrendsAge Distribution of Portsmouth
02,000
4,0006,0008,000
10,00012,000
1990 2000 2010
Under 5 Years5 - 17 Years18 - 24 Years25 - 44 Years45 - 64 Years65 + Years
Source: 1990, 2000 & 2010 U.S. Census
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Doble Center
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• Green space• Classroom & activity space• Large multipurpose room• Ample parking• Kitchen• Potential for bus stop• 14,000 sq ft / 3 acres• Potential for growth
Doble Center
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Current Classroom and Offices
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The Kitchen is attached to the multipurpose
room.
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Exterior Photos
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Mission, Vision & Goals
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Mission
• The mission of the Portsmouth 50+ Activity Center is to positively impact our community by creating opportunities for healthy aging through social engagement, physical well being, community involvement, creativity, and life long learning.
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Vision
• To be a vibrant activity center for those aged 50 plus. We will be recognized for our expertise in aging, innovative, engaging programs, professional services and welcoming environment. The involvement of adults in the community and activity center will inspire the community to understand the power of aging.
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Goals
• Promote healthy aging• Welcoming environment• Diverse, intergenerational programs• Foster community involvement• Comprehensive transportation element
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Why 50+
• Be proactive to meeting the growing, dynamic needs of older adults
• Serves as a gateway to senior citizens and their families
• Today’s senior center is a vibrant, action-packed combination of local fitness center, job and volunteering headquarters, transportation hub, and tasty dining locale. (NCOA)
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Programming• Vibrant• Accessible• Welcoming• Inclusive• Indoor & outdoor• Healthy-aging; mental, physical, emotional,
intellectual, spiritual and social• Life-long learning• Intergenerational
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Portsmouth 50+ Activity Center: Today’s Schedule
• 9:00am Walking Club /Tai Chi / Open Art Studio• 10am-2pm Drop-in-Lounge (free wi-fi available)
Today’s Games: Cribbage & Wii Bowling• 10:30am Armchair Travel Club presentation “Iceland”• 11:00am Blood Glucose Clinic• 11:30am Daily Lunch or Café option
Today in Classroom A: Medicare Counseling. Bring your lunch.• 1:00pm Strength & Fitness / Book Discussion• 2:00pm Volunteer Information Session• 3:00pm Cooking & Blogging after school pgm• 4:00pm Senior Single & Ready-to-Mingle Coffee Hour• 5:00pm Ukulele for Beginners / Bocce Ball• 6:00pm NH Beekeepers talk: What’s all the buzz about
bees?
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Examples of Potential Partners
• AARP• COAST• Portsmouth Italian American Club• Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute• Servicelink• Portsmouth Garden Club• Families First• City Departments
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This Classroom could be a…
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Classroom, meetings, craft room…
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This Assembly Hall could be a…
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Multipurpose Room