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What We Do

HOPE VI COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s HOPE VI Program requires that a plan for Community and Supportive Services be put in place to help residents of redeveloping neighborhoods make progress toward self-reliance.

Urban Strategies works with Public Housing Authorities across the country to creatively design and implement services that address specialized needs of individuals and families and link them to a variety of relocation services.   We also design comprehensive plans in collaboration with the community so that the plan reflects a community’s values and vision for future strength.

Cleveland, Ohio
Tremont Pointe (formerly Valleyview Estates)

Memphis, Tennessee
University Place (formerly Lamar Terrace)
Legends Park (formerly Dixie Homes)

Miami, Florida
Scott Carver Homes

New Orleans, Louisiana
Harmony Oaks (formerly C.J. Peete/Magnolia Housing Development)

Phoenix, Arizona
Krohn West Housing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Fairfield (formerly East Liberty)

St. Louis, Missouri
Renaissance Place at Grand (formerly Blumeyer)

 

HUMAN CAPITAL PLANNING

Urban Strategies works with Public Housing Authorities, city government officials, foundations and other stakeholders to conduct community engagement processes around neighborhood conditions and human services needs. This process includes resident surveys, service and amenity assessments, and focus groups with key stakeholders.

Through the community engagement process, stakeholders’ priorities are identified, and Urban Strategies ensures success by integrating a human capital plan with the planned physical revitalization plan.  Because we are mindful of the existing and authentic strengths of a community, our human capital plans focus on collaboration, building on community assets while avoiding duplication of services.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Camden, New Jersey
Cooper Plaza/Lanning Square Community
Cramer Hill

Durham, North Carolina
Rolling Hills/Southside

Jacksonville, Florida
Brooklyn Homes

Los Angeles, California
Pueblo Del Sol

Washington, DC
Northwest One

Wichita, Kansas
New Communities Initiative

 

TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

Baltimore, Maryland
State Center

 

HOMELESSNESS

Urban Strategies is committed to maximizing opportunities for all to achieve success where they live. Certain populations sometimes require additional care due to physical disability, developmental limitations or homelessness.  We design frameworks and financial structures that help residents live independently with both pride and appropriate support systems.

St. Louis, Missouri
22nd Ward Project
Enterprise Community Partners
Salvation Army – Harbor Light

 

ELDERLY SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING

Senior living facilities are only as successful as the programming and services put in place to support their residents.  We are committed to continuously expanding our knowledge about aging, improving the design of senior facilities, and providing superior services to our senior population.

Urban Strategies works with and with Public Housing Authorities across the country to assist in the physical design of senior housing facilities and develop programs that enhance and support elderly residents living independently. Urban Strategies has conducted research into successful senior living and has considerable experience crafting and implementing policy affecting seniors.

Memphis, Tennessee
University Place (formerly Lamar Terrace)

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Heritage Commons at Ponds Edge

Phoenix, Arizona
Matthew Henson Senior Living

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
New Courtland Elderly Services

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Legacy (formerly Lou Mason)

St. Louis, Missouri
Allen Market Lane
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast
McCormack House at Westminster Place
Cahill House at Murphy Park
Senior Living at Renaissance Place

 

ENHANCED SCHOOLS

We believe that improving schools is central to every reemerging community.

For more than ten years Urban Strategies has worked in neighborhood elementary schools to establish and maintain mixed-income communities and support social, economic and racial integration.  We have worked in partnership with the Atlanta, District of Columbia, Memphis, Minneapolis, and St. Louis Public School Districts to lead improvements in physical infrastructure, governance, curriculum, technology and community engagement in neighborhood schools and support academic achievement as a tool for ensuring positive economic mobility.

Atlanta, Georgia
Centennial Place - Centennial Place Elementary School

Memphis, Tennessee
Carnes Elementary School

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Heritage Park – Bethune Community School

New Orleans, Louisiana
C.J. Peete – Thomy LaFon Elementary School

St. Louis, Missouri
Murphy Park - Jefferson Elementary School

 

RESIDENT LIAISON COMMUNITIES

Community Services Liaisons are Urban Strategies’ social service specialists who support residents and management companies in neighborhoods across the country.  Liaisons work with residents to develop community awareness and participation in activities on the property and within the larger community. They also assist residents in self-improvement, self-sufficiency, and community building. Urban Strategies developed the Community Services Liaison position to assist neighborhood management companies and public housing authorities in supporting their residents in new mixed income communities.

  • Atlanta, Georgia
    Centennial Place

    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Heritage Park

  • St. Louis Missouri
    COVAM (Carr Square, O’Fallon Place, Vaughn Residences at Murphy Park)
    Renaissance Place at Grand (formerly Blumeyer)

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    FOUNDATION PROJECTS   

    Because of our successful track record in to rebuilding communities, Urban Strategies works with cities and foundations to evaluate the success and policy implications of certain third-party programs and services.  We are currently developing several policy papers around our work in healthy living initiatives and school enhancement.

    Ford Foundation
    Schools Initiative
    Camden Human Capital Planning
    New Orleans

    Missouri Foundation for Health
    Early Childhood Education
    Medicaid Study

     

    NEW / EMERGING WORK


    Redlands, California

    San Bernardino, California

    St. Louis, Missouri
    Bentwood Homes

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina     

     

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