The Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA) holds the national record for on-time, on-budget completion of HOPE VI redevelopments. Based on this success, RHA will be applying for a HOPE VI grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to demolish and replace the fifty-one year old units in Walnut Terrace. This community is severely distressed with buildings and mechanical systems that are antiquated and increasingly more difficult to maintain. The plan will demolish the 300 units on-site and replace them with 300-plus affordable units. The plan will also include a community center that will house programs that assist families with self-sufficiency. There will be services related to job training, life skills development, and recreational programs. There will also be programs for children, including early childhood education initiatives as well as after school programs.

The application is due in early November. RHA is hosting numerous meetings as well as addressing various groups to discuss this plan. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Allison Hapgood at ahapgood@rhaonline.com.