Craig Miller wrote: Line by line cost analysis. Skip to final para if the numbers bore you. > > The NRP Policy Board today unanimously approved 7 of 10 proposals vying > for $4 million in NRP Affordable Housing Reserve Funds. > > The winners: > > Jeremiah Program: 1510 Laurel Avenue (Loring Park)/ $1,000,000. > Developer: Jeremiah Program. Project: $4-million, 21-unit expansion of > existing residential facility for single mothers and their children (all > units presently proposed as affordable to families at 30% MMI).
++++4-million for 21 units = 190,000 per unit. Jana Metge wrote - this is not completely accurate. Jeremiah is projecting a project which not only includes an addition of 21 housing units, but an increase in the size of their childcare center. With this expansion, the center will have the capacity for 62 children versus the 28 they can presently have. If you are familiar with licensed childcare facilities, they need to meet several codes including small toilets, sinks, etc. This program is for single woman with children under 4 who are pursuing post high school training. The childcare is available from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for moms either at a job or at school. Additionally, there are support services and life-skill training available for the families. Another component of the development is additional parking and landscaping. This proposal also received $400,000 of Empowerment Zone money. This is one of the best supportive housing facilities I have ever seen. If folks are not familiar with Jeremiah, call and set up a tour with Gloria Perez-Jordan. It is a great model. Anyway, we estimate it is approximately a $120 square foot cost. Jana L. Metge Loring Park _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
