Missing Middle - Navigating Public Housing - September 2018

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September 2018 / Issue 7Â

MAKING ROOM FOR THE

"MISSING MIDDLE"

WORKFORCE HOUSING

MEDICAL WASTE

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The holistic approach to revitalizing blighted communities

Do your residents know what to do with their medical sharps?

Facebook is changing ad targeting in wake of HUD complaint.

Workforce Housing TITUSVILLE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS TAKING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO BLIGHT AND THE "MISSING MIDDLE"

There is no denying that Birmingham has seen a resurgence in the last few years. With projects like Railroad Park, Regions Field, Pizitz, not to mention all the shiny new multi-family projects, the downtown is clicking right along.

However, where there hasn’t been much growth is in our neighborhoods. Overgrown lots, vacant homes, dilapidated structure still plague the

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community, but one local non-profit is looking to address that.

COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS The Titusville Development Corporation can see a better way to work in the communities and help these areas benefit from the investments occurring downtown.

Collaborating with another

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IF WE REALLY WANT TO SEE THE CITY PROSPER AND GROW, WE MUST FOCUS ON THESE MISSING HOUSING TYPES. -BAYLES

local non-profit, Navigate Affordable Housing Partners, as well as Anderson Nikolich Design Initiative, LLC, an area

architecture firm focused on neighborhood regeneration and sustainability, TDC is tackling revitalization one neighborhood at a time.

A MODEL FOR THE FUTURE Working in communities that have suffered from systemic disinvestment is not without challenges. As communities suffer from blighting factors, the property values drop, and in many cases, the cost to build a new home exceeds the financeable purchase price of a prospective resident.

THE MISSING MIDDLE

“Revitalization in our communities is more than knocking down blighted homes or cutting grass, as needed as those items are, but it’s about injecting new life while helping current residents stay in place," says Ron Bayles, Director of the Titusville Development Corporation. TDC's focus is on creating ‘workforce’ housing, often called ‘the missing middle’ in housing. This type of housing bridges the gap between subsidized or low-rent housing and traditional owner-occupied homes that are out of reach to many working-class residents.

“What we have been seeing is tremendous growth in the City, but there is still a lack of quality housing that is affordable to middle-income residents. If we really want to see the City prosper and grow, we must focus on these missing housing types” says Bayles.

TDC’s initiative is organized around providing housing stock that will meet the needs of a variety of income levels by providing assistance to existing residents who need grants or small loans for housing repair, identifying homes that require more extensive renovations and providing new housing at a variety of price points.

“If we are going to create a market that can support new construction, it is critical we have a holistic approach,” says Bayles.

By working with local lenders, utility providers, employers, the City and other non-profits, TDC is looking to build a cooperative that can be mobilized in any community. “We have to break out of the sandbox mentality and understand that if we are going to solve hard problems, we all must come together,” says Bayles.

"What TDC has accomplished over the years with senior housing, developing homes and educating residents fits right in with our long-standing vision," says Navigate's Interim-CEO Lisa McCarroll. "We like to say, 'affordable housing is our middle name.'

"Well, workforce housing will offer more choices for workingclass residents, including those who might think homeownership is impossible,” McCarroll adds. “What TDC is doing here will be a model for many other communities in the future."

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What to do with medical waste DO YOUR RESIDENTS KNOW HOW TO DISPOSE OF THEIR MEDICAL WASTE?

FREE DOWNLOAD Get a free download on proper containers for disposing of needles and medical sharps.

(Family Features) If you're one of the millions of Americans who suffer from a chronic illness that requires using needles or sharps outside of the doctor's office, you may question how to dispose of them safely. There is plenty of information available, but the proper disposal method may be different depending on where you live, work or travel.

To help ensure people who use needles and sharps at home or onthe-go know how to dispose of them easily and safely, NeedyMeds, a national non-profit organization that provides health care information to consumers, developed tools at SafeNeedleDisposal.org. "Most people want to do the right

thing, but they need specific, succinct information on safe sharps disposal," said Richard J. Sagall, MD, president of NeedyMeds. "For local guidance presented in a way that is easy to follow, our website is a onestop-shop."

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, sharps that are not disposed of properly may cause injury. To increase awareness and minimize risk, people who use sharps are encouraged to learn more about local regulations and disposal options.

In many states and communities, people who use sharps may dispose of them by following these three simple steps:

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Place used sharps in a robust and plastic container like laundry detergent or bleach bottle.

Seal the container with duct tape and label "do not recycle."

Place the sealed container in the trash, never the recycling.

"Some locations have different disposal regulations, which may require people in those areas to take used sharps to special collection points," Sagall said. "SafeNeedleDisposal.org helps people learn how to get rid of used sharps safely, wherever they happen to be."

To learn more about disposing of used needles and sharps safely, visit SafeNeedleDisposal.org.

FREE DOWNLOAD Download the infographic below.

THINGS TO REMEMBER SHARPS SHOULD NEVER BE THROWN LOOSELY INTO THE TRASH OR TOILET.

SHARPS SHOULD NEVER BE RECYCLED.

SHARPS THAT RETRACT AFTER USE, OR ARE VERY SMALL, SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF LIKE ALL OTHER SHARPS.

WHAT ARE THE RULES IN YOUR STATE? Safeneedledisposal.org has an interactive map. Click on your state to learn more.

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FACEBOOK ABOUT-FACE The social media giant responds to HUD complaint by changing ad-targeting options

In mid-August, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) filed a formal complaint against Facebook. The reason? For violating the Fair Housing Act "by allowing landlords and home sellers to use its advertising platform to engage in housing discrimination."

HUD charged Facebook enables advertisers to control which users saw the ads based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, disability, and/or zip code.

Facebook responded by "minimizing the risk of abuse." The platform will now limit advertisers' ability to exclude audiences based on ethnicity or religion.

The company has required specific advertisers to certify their compliance with the Facebook non-discrimination policy in the past but will now require all US advertisers to complete the certification.

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DISASTER PREP TIPS Is your organization prepared for a disaster? Moreover, how do you recover from a disaster? That was a topic at this year’s Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Association’s (SAHMA) Annual Conference in Orlando.

Planning and preparation before the disaster are essential. Here are some tips handed out at SAHMA this year.

In doing disaster prep, the panel suggests assembling a data sheet of emergency contacts. It can include: Your Staff The leadership of your management company or PHA Insurance agents, their office hours Adjusters Carrier’s disaster services firm Public Information Officer Utility Companies Building Department Fire Marshall Suppliers and Contractors Biohazard cleanup firm Police Duty Sergeants Non-emergency lines Other tips for disaster prep: Know your site. For example, do you and everyone on your staff know the location of the gas valve turnoffs?

Know your residents. For example, in case of evacuation, are you aware of residents who cannot evacuate without help?

Err on the side of getting everyone out when it appears the property is likely to be hit.

Keep HUD in the know of what’s going on early and often about damage, what you’re doing with and for the residents.

Also, fill out the necessary paperwork for HUD.

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FREE DOWNLOAD Download HUD's "PHA Disaster Readiness and Preparation Guide"

Ahhh.. September

IT'S TIME FOR SCHOOL, FOOTBALL AND A FEW HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES. September is full of great themes, some of which you can use in your communities. Here's a list with links to resources and more information.

Baby Safety Month: JPMA initiated Baby Safety Month to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of the safe use and selection of juvenile products.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

September 3: Labor Day - The first Monday in September is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.

September 6: Read a Book Day Host an after school "read-in" for the children in the community.

Include fun things for them to do.

September 8: International Literacy Day - The International Literacy Association believes in "literacy for everyone, everywhere." Invite the local Literacy Council to talk to residents.

September 9: Grandparents Day Show the grandparents some love on this day. Celebrate their wisdom and contributions to the community.

September 9: Rosh Hashanah Happy New Year! It begins at sundown and will run through September 11.

September 11: 911 National Day of Service & Remembrance - This day promotes community service on 9/11 as an annual and forward-looking tribute to the 9/11 victims, survivors, and those who rose up in service in response to the attacks.

September 17: Citizenship Day & Constitution Day Commemorates the signing of the Constitution in 1787, and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”

HUD Due Dates - September 2018

September 17: National Apple Dumpling Day -Yum! September 18: Yom Kippur - Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement," and begins at sundown.

September 22: Eid-Ul-Adha Known as the Feast of Sacrifice or “big Eid,” it is one of the two major religious festivals of Islam.

September 28: National Good Neighbor Day - At the request of Congress, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed this day in 1978, "in recognition of the importance of fostering compassion and respect in ourselves for our neighbors."

September 28: Native American Day - Although not a “national” holiday, Native American Day is a time set aside by individual states to honor, recognize, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of the indigenous people in their respective states.

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