Hilltop Community Development Plan
Housing Hilltop used an outcome-oriented planning process to:
- Deliver new affordable housing and supportive services to the Hilltop community.
- Build upon the social capital and organizational infrastructure needed to set goals, measure progress, and implement course corrections in the neighborhood on an ongoing basis.
- Establish a framework to set goals, measure progress and build upon the opportunities to collaborate creatively on innovative solutions.
Broadly, the objective is to leverage the shared histories and inherent strengths of neighborhood residents, businesses, and local institutions to build a collective platform for local actions which promote equity and prosperity.
During the process, several focus areas were identified, including:
- Open Space and Recreation
- Community Identity
- Housing and Jobs
- Mobility
- Health and Wellbeing
Residents provided input into several potential short and long-term actions within each category and asked to identify what they felt would best benefit their neighborhood.
The THA Team, together with Homework Group Members, developed five Focus Areas to assist in analyzing neighborhood opportunities and challenges and structuring recommendations for development which may offer synergies beyond typical planning silos. Measurement and Operations are important actions to ensure follow through on planned outcomes and actions.
New development, including tall buildings, is welcomed on the Hilltop, as many see this as a sign of growth and prosperity in the area. However, there is a strong belief that developments should only be fostered when they do not displace current residents.
The Housing Hilltop process is part of a continuous system. As the neighborhood progresses, more work needs to be done.
