2. Welcome The Problem (Ujjal) Target Population (Nancy) Site Selection (Colleen) Design (Jimmy) Services (Arch) Pro Forma Financials (Tish) Wrap-up (Ujjal)
6. Housing gap 14 units at Euclid Villa 50 beds at the Family Center No PSH for families “The dire lack of affordable housing in Pasadena is both a leading contributor to the homeless crisis and a fundamental barrier to chronically homeless families to overcome their homelessness. ” - Marv Gross, CEO, Union Station Homeless Services 500 families at risk
22. Abusive behaviors“Many of these people were born into poverty. They have suffered abuse and self-medicated, sometimes when they were kids. It’s not an accident that they’re homeless. It’s a wonder they weren’t homeless earlier.” - Marv Gross, CEO, Union Station Homeless Services
45. Services Primary Goal: Retention “They say they will participate in services, but they don’t. You must remove all barriers for their participation.” – David Garcia, Pacific Services
47. Property Management The John Stewart Company Tenant Qualification 24 hour onsite Manager Annual Reporting Case Management Onsite Property Manager Case Managers Tenancy Agreement Low Control Onsite Workshops Family/Kids Services Strong Partnership = Successful PSH
48. Educate Engage Enhance Educate Disperse Fears, misconceptions Engage Bus tours Volunteering Student Internships Enhance Events, Art projects Story time for kids Educate New Neighbor on the block Engage Discuss Needs Of residents Enhance Provide Business Set up Contracts Educate Project Briefing Engage Fund raisers, Events Enhance Refer homeless To suitable home Educate Benefits to City, Children, Families Engage Direct involvement for political support Enhance City Projects participation by PSH residents Educate Psychological effects of homelessness Engage Obtain help to spot homeless families Enhance Kids events Educate Engage Enhance Community Outreach Local Residents PSH For Families Local Businesses Nonprofits, City Departments City Officials / Political Support Local Schools Build Community Support – Educate Engage Enhance
55. Best Western Site Too large, too expensive, too risky to finance Lot size (~ 1 acre) and structure (63 motel rooms) larger than needed Population study indicates ~ 30 units is right size Too large a project may alienate community, instead of engaging it $9.8 million asking price reflects value as a going concern Perhaps negotiable to 8-9 million, plus 1-2 million in renovation -> total 9 – 11 million project cost Using 1.66 units per PSH unit -> 37-38 units, 25% more than selected site High acquisition cost is penalized in competitive loan applications; project unlikely to reach fruition
57. Property details Substandard apartments Adjacent property 2915 sq ft market built 1946 216 sq ft accessory building built in 1949 (8) 1-bedrooms @ 297 sq ft Total 2,376 sq ft, built in 1957 (8) 1-bedrooms @ 434 sq ft each Total 3,472 sq ft, built in 1954 (2) 2-bedrooms @ 581 sq ft Total 1,162 sq ft, built in 1924, remodeled in 1948) (2) commercial buildings measuring 2,000 & 2,520 sq ft Built in 1932
