Dallas, Texas: Congo Street Green Initiative Provides Important Lessons in Community Revitalization
HUD USER publishes a series of Case Study examples based on federal, state, and local strategies that increase affordable housing opportunities, integrate sustainable features and practices, and increase access to public transportation. The projects featured in these reports have demonstrated innovation through a multitude of partnerships and initiatives.
The most recent Case Study is the Congo Street Initiative in Dallas, Texas. The initiative includes the rehabilitation and reconstruction of five single-family homes and investments in green infrastructure to reduce household utility expenses and address poor drainage along Congo Street. The resident-led revitalization effort earned the 2010 American Institute of Architects (AIA)/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Community-Informed Design, demonstrating the importance of resident involvement in community redevelopment efforts and the critical role sustainable housing solutions can play in empowering residents.
Visit HUD USER's Case Studies Resource page to learn how the Congo Street Initiative has expanded affordable housing opportunities in Dallas and to view other promising examples of how communities across the nation are raising the bar on affordable, sustainable development.
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