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Best Practices


HUD USER publishes a series of best practice examples based on federal, state and local strategies that increase affordable housing opportunities, apply 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. Each report outlines a project’s objectives and the development strategies used to achieve them.

 

Latest Best Practices Report


The quality of the historic rehabilitation earned Crown Square several honors, including the 2010 HUD Secretary Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation (<em>Photo, Regional Housing and Community Development Alliance of St. Louis</em>)

St. Louis, Missouri: Crown Square Historic Rehabilitation in Old North St. Louis

Old North St. Louis, Missouri is undergoing a dramatic revitalization as a result of the strong partnership between the city of St. Louis, the Old North St. Louis Restoration Group (Restoration Group), and the Regional Housing and Community Development Alliance(Community Development Alliance) of St. Louis. The revitalization effort was informed by a community-based planning process that sought to restore the social and physical fabric of the neighborhood through historic preservation. At the heart of the revitalization effort is the transformation of a pedestrian mall into Crown Square — a mixed-use commercial district and the 2010 winner of the HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. Learn More>>

 

Previous Best Practices Reports


 
The community center provides a place for residents to gather for a variety of activities and also helps define additional open space on the site.

Salinas, California:
Sherwood Village Senior Apartments

Los Angeles, California:
Small Lot Ordinance

Image of A view of a cottage housing community. Credit: Ericksen Cottages, Bainbridge Island, WA. Developed by The Cottage Company. Designed by Wenzlau Architects. Photo courtesy: Wenzlau Architects.

Kirkland, Washington:
Cottage Housing Ordinance

 
 

 

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