Lowell Community Meeting April 13 th, 2010 Lowell Elementary School

Community Plan Area Map

Visualization tools for phased transformation

Catalytic Public Realm Improvements

Catalytic Development on Key Sites

Collateral Development Over Time

Value of Each Increment Compounds Over Time

Hands-On Design Workshop

For more information, visit or call 621-PLAN

Helping you Get a Job Businesses located in the Enterprise Zone receive tax credits for hiring “qualified employees”. Businesses located in the Enterprise Zone receive tax credits for hiring “qualified employees”. As a Lowell Resident, you are most likely a “qualified employee”. As a Lowell Resident, you are most likely a “qualified employee”. This helps you to better market yourself when applying for a job with these businesses. This helps you to better market yourself when applying for a job with these businesses. Hiring you = added value for the company.

LOWELL PROJECT FRESNO P.D. REPORT

ZONE June 1, 08- Apr 1, 09 June 1, 09- Apr 1, 10 TREND % % Fresno Police Department Calls for Service in Lowell Area

Fresno Police Department Parole Violations 125 Parole Violations 125 Probation Violations 109 Probation Violations 109 Parole Searches & Warrants 88 Parole Searches & Warrants 88 Weapons, Assaults & Robbery 90 Weapons, Assaults & Robbery 90 Prostitution Arrests 101 Prostitution Arrests 101 Arrest Warrants 213 Arrest Warrants 213

Fresno Police Department Narcotic Arrests 162 Narcotic Arrests 162

Fresno Police Department Graffiti Arrests 9 Graffiti Arrests 9

Fresno Police Department Landlord & Tenants Landlord & Tenants

Fresno Police Department Walking Beats & Community Contact Walking Beats & Community Contact

Code Enforcement Fences cases remaining - 28 Fences cases remaining - 28 Public Nuisance Vacant Building Cases -6 Public Nuisance Vacant Building Cases -6 Housing Repair Cases -8 Housing Repair Cases -8 Vacant Lot Cases -8 Vacant Lot Cases -8 Abandoned Vehicle Cases - 5 Abandoned Vehicle Cases - 5 Illegal dumping Cases -1 Illegal dumping Cases -1 Lead Abatement Cases – 35 Lead Abatement Cases – 35 Sweep- 4 Sweep- 4 (91) Total Active Cases of: 4/1/10

City Attorney’s Office Multi-Family Housing Ordinance: We are working with Code Enforcement to draft, adopt and implement ordinance which establishes regular inspection of multi-family housing to identify violations of Fresno Municipal Code sections regarding housing conditions and abatement of those violations. Multi-Family Housing Ordinance: We are working with Code Enforcement to draft, adopt and implement ordinance which establishes regular inspection of multi-family housing to identify violations of Fresno Municipal Code sections regarding housing conditions and abatement of those violations. Schedule for circulation to City departments and presentation to City Council for public hearing and adoption. Schedule for circulation to City departments and presentation to City Council for public hearing and adoption.

Lead-Free Lowell Code Enforcement Lead Safe Housing Team has completed a lead visual survey in Lowell to identify Pre Housing units in Poor Condition, with Visible Deteriorated Paint, and occupied by a Child under the age of Six. We have identified 115 qualifying properties. Code Enforcement Lead Safe Housing Team has completed a lead visual survey in Lowell to identify Pre Housing units in Poor Condition, with Visible Deteriorated Paint, and occupied by a Child under the age of Six. We have identified 115 qualifying properties. The 115 properties identified will have a LHC Grant program information packet mailed to both tenant and owner. The 115 properties identified will have a LHC Grant program information packet mailed to both tenant and owner.

Lead-Free Lowell LHC Grant Program, Frequently Asked Questions Do Rental Properties Qualify for the LHC Grant Program ? Do Rental Properties Qualify for the LHC Grant Program ? Yes! Tenants meeting income requirements, with a child residing in the unit will qualify the rental property for assistance through the LHC Grant Program. I ‘m a grandparent, I provide weekly child care for my grandchild, do I qualify for the LHC Program ? I ‘m a grandparent, I provide weekly child care for my grandchild, do I qualify for the LHC Program ? Yes! Childcare providers, providing documented childcare on a regular basis qualify for assistance.

Lead-Free Lowell Completed Projects 386 N San Pablo (Before) 386 N San Pablo (After)

Improving Housing in Lowell Three funding streams we’re leveraging 2 homes purchased 8 Homes to be rehabbed, one of which is historic Partnered with Habitat for Humanity who built 2 new homes Please see us after the meeting for more information on how we can help you

Habitat for Humanity Housing in Lowell Rehabilitated Home Soon to be rehabilitated home Habitat for Humanityh

Redevelopment Agency NSP Rehabilitation Project 1130 E. Franklin Avenue BEFORE BEFORE

Redevelopment Agency NSP Rehabilitation Project 1130 E. Franklin Avenue AFTER

Redevelopment Agency NSP Rehabilitation Project 137 N. College Avenue BEFORE IN CONSTRUCTION BEFORE IN CONSTRUCTION

237 N. Park Avenue 237 N. Park Avenue 129 N. College Avenue (pending) 129 N. College Avenue (pending) Neighborhood Stabilization Program & RDA Acquisitions

Redevelopment Agency Single & Multi Family Rehabilitation Projects 473 N. Glenn Avenue 473 N. Glenn Avenue Planned Multi-Family Planned Multi-Family 329 N. College Avenue 329 N. College Avenue Planned Multi-Family Planned Multi-Family

PARCS Department Improvements at Dickey Park In March, 24 moms from Lowell Elementary teamed up with the City and Hands On Central CA for a day of service at Dickey Park. Plans are underway to remove the wading pool and construct a new Splash Park at Dickey starting in May.

PARCS Department Report Improvements at San Pablo Family Park New Playground Soft-fall Surfacing Site Furnishings Letter of Support signed by 100 residents in Lowell Neighborhood and La Union Del Pueblo Caltrans is reviewing request.

Fire Department For Smoke Detector service Call

Cleaning up Lowell Weekly street sweeping

Bi-monthly removal of illegal dumping in the alleyways Alley Debris

‘La Union’ Volunteers At Dickey Playground

Water Meters Water Meter Box Installation Water Meter Box Installation 20-Gallon Challenge 20-Gallon Challenge Summer Watering Schedule Summer Watering Schedule ODD Numbered Addresses: (Ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday EVEN Numbered Addresses: (Ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) Wednesday/Friday/Sunday

Lowell Neighborhood Association Residents’ Meeting – First Monday of each Month Residents’ Meeting – First Monday of each Month Community Meeting – 3 rd Monday of each Month Community Meeting – 3 rd Monday of each Month

La Union de Familias JUNTAS: JUNTAS: Abril 14 y 28 Abril 14 y 28 Mayo 5 y 19 Mayo 5 y 19 Junio 2 Junio 2 CARNE ASADA y FUTBOL: CARNE ASADA y FUTBOL: Abril 18, Domingo Abril 18, Domingo Parke Dickey, a la 1:00 pm Parke Dickey, a la 1:00 pm

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