1. William K. Huang, Housing Director August 16, 2010
CITY COUNCIL Grant Application to State for Northwest Pasadena Community Planning Project
William K. Huang, Housing Director
August 16, 2010

2. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
ED Tech Committee Comments:
Selection of planning area and comparison with other problem areas
Other areas to be included in subsequent planning phases and future grant requests

3. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
Selection of Planning Area
Selection based on crime statistics (Police Dept.), demographic data, proximity to Specific Plan area
Compared with three other crime problem areas identified by Police Dept.
Subject Planning Area had highest crime rate in NW Pasadena

4. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project

5. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
Comparison – Crime Statistics & Demographic Data

6. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
Plan Areas - Subsequent Phases
Good potential: Lincoln Ave. Specific Plan area and Comparison Area #1
Lincoln Ave. corridor in need of revitalization as identified by community
Lincoln/Montana businesses have requested storefront improvements
Located in CDBG Service Area
Commercial corridors and residential districts are blighted

7. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project

8. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
Sustainable Communities Planning Grants Program
Program authorized in 2006 under Prop. 84
Assist local governments to plan for sustainable communities
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Energy and water conservation
Improve air and water quality
Strengthen economy
Other community benefits

9. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
Sustainable Communities Planning Grants Program
$90 million for planning grants/incentives
20% set-aside for Economically Disadvantaged Communities
NOFA 7/5/10 – First of three funding cycles
Planning Dept. application for Climate Action Plan (reduce GHG emissions) - $1 million
Housing Dept. application for NW Pasadena Planning Project - $485,000

10. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI)
Undertake planning project under City sub-recipient agreement
LANI mission: Community-driven neighborhood revitalization that result in catalytic improvement projects
Non-profit w/ 16 years experience in community outreach, planning, construction
Successful track record completing projects in challenged communities across LA County

11. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
Planning Project Area

12. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
Community process resulting in a comprehensive plan document for transformative area improvements
Design broad-based strategies to leverage other revitalization efforts and funding
Encourage future development, attract new affordable housing and businesses
Improve the quality of life

13. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
Planning Project Proposal
Community-driven process involving Project Steering Committee of neighborhood stakeholders
Technical Advisory Committee of City departments to ensure feasibility of community-preferred improvements
Final plan document will include construction plans, cost estimates, project phasing and maintenance plans.

14. State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project
Approval/Application Schedule
Fair Oaks Project Area Committee – 7/27/10
Econ Dev’t & Tech Committee – 8/4/10
Housing Subcommittee – 8/9/10
Community Dev’t Committee – 8/12/10
City Council – 8/16/10
Application Deadline – 8/31/10
State Award Announcements – Oct/Nov 2010