My take: Decent enough idea, poor execution by CHDO, good folks thwarted for transparent political purposes by obstructionist community members who loudly pretend to know better, and the current tawdry sinking beneath the choppy, moldy waves.
But that's just me. You? Here are three recent Tribune links.
CHDO seeking legal advice about dismantling organization
State says fixing Linden Meadows in New Albany could cost around $1.7 million
PNC Bank files for payment of Linden Meadows loan
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Ribbon cutting at Linden Meadows coming on March 20.
To all friends of New Albany Community Housing from John Miller (Executive Director) and Pat Yense-Woosley (Deputy Director) comes this exciting pressrelease about the forthcoming ribbon cutting at Linden Meadows.
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Although we are still working on the last details of closing, we have scheduled the ribbon cutting and open house for 800 Linden Meadows Court on Thursday, March 20 at 2:oo p.m. 9th District Congressman Baron Hill has accepted our invitation to join New Albany Mayor Doug England and help us cut the ribbon. Other officials have been invited as well.
We will also open up our office next door (for sale!) as well as another house across the street for walk-throughs. We have a long way to go to finish the subdivision, but we would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has played such an important part in getting us this far!
Hope you can make it!!
(Please feel free to contact us at the numbers below if you have any questions. Directions to the site are below.)
John Miller ... New Albany Community Housing
Hope you can make it!!
(Please feel free to contact us at the numbers below if you have any questions. Directions to the site are below.)
John Miller ... New Albany Community Housing
chdo(at)att.net
Directions:
From downtown New Albany: Take State Street northish to Adams St (at the hospital, watch for the big bump) and turn left. Adams jogs and becomes Linden at West Street after 1 long block. Continue 3 blocks until Linden turns right and becomes Linden Meadows Court. 802 is second house on the right.
From the other way: Take West Street south from the State/West/Green Valley intersection and go 3 blocks. Turn right on Linden and continue 3 blocks until Linden turns right and becomes Linden Meadows Court. 802 is second house on the right.
Directions:
From downtown New Albany: Take State Street northish to Adams St (at the hospital, watch for the big bump) and turn left. Adams jogs and becomes Linden at West Street after 1 long block. Continue 3 blocks until Linden turns right and becomes Linden Meadows Court. 802 is second house on the right.
From the other way: Take West Street south from the State/West/Green Valley intersection and go 3 blocks. Turn right on Linden and continue 3 blocks until Linden turns right and becomes Linden Meadows Court. 802 is second house on the right.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
CHDO's homebuyer & credit/budget classes start March 8.
(Straight from John Miller at New Albany Community Housing)
Thanks to our upgraded staff, the CHDO is starting an ongoing series of free homebuyer & credit/budget classes. The first one begins on March 8. Details on our blogsite: NACommunityHousing.blogspot.com
Did I mention they're free?
Thanks!
Thanks to our upgraded staff, the CHDO is starting an ongoing series of free homebuyer & credit/budget classes. The first one begins on March 8. Details on our blogsite: NACommunityHousing.blogspot.com
Did I mention they're free?
Thanks!
Friday, February 01, 2008
Traffic redirect: New postings at NA Shadow Council.
Can't think of anything to say today? Not Shadow5, who closed January with three postings at NA Shadow Council.
Me? I'm holed up with my dog-eared copy of "The Wit and Wisdom of Larry McAllister" -- both squares.
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First Monday Preview
In his second stint (and third year) as council president, we hear that Mr. Gahan intends to lock in the council agendas five business days prior to the meetings. That might make it easier for members and watchdogs to prepare. It might just make it easier for members.
It does create a situation where evolving issues will be shut out from discussion. One such issue where the city council could lend its influence has arisen. We are waiting to find out if this new, unannounced parliamentary procedure will be used to stifle debate or invigorate it. The convenience of members shouldn't be the paramount consideration. But then, as seen below, some members just need more time to avoid confusion. But will they use the extra time or simply wait until the gavel falls to begin their consideration.
In any event, you don't have to wait until Monday to study up. The Feb. 4 agenda is posted now, accompaniedonline by the exhibits included in members' packets.
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Defending Diane
Over the past two weeks we've heard a number of complaints about Diane McCartin-Benedetti's rocky start as the rookie council member representing the old 5th District. Around here we call her "D5" to differentiate her (and to avoid the temptation to coin a new label).
Today, we'd like to take a few moments to look on the bright side of her month-old term of office and offer a lawyer's defense of her performance so far.
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The Kochert Legacy Begins to Crumble
And now work begins on the other Larry's legacy...
A long-awaited and much-appreciated move by the new sewer board (created without the input of Diane McCartin-Benedetti, council member for D5) earns the top spot in Friday's editions of The Tribune.
Many have advocated for the city to use its financial and regulatory muscle to encourage preferred development. One of the most immediate ways for the city to do so is to impose or waive various fees.
The city-owned sewer enterprise moved Tuesday to waive the sewer tap-in fees for two Community Housing developments, signaling that they "get" the whole idea of progressive community development.
Me? I'm holed up with my dog-eared copy of "The Wit and Wisdom of Larry McAllister" -- both squares.
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First Monday Preview
In his second stint (and third year) as council president, we hear that Mr. Gahan intends to lock in the council agendas five business days prior to the meetings. That might make it easier for members and watchdogs to prepare. It might just make it easier for members.
It does create a situation where evolving issues will be shut out from discussion. One such issue where the city council could lend its influence has arisen. We are waiting to find out if this new, unannounced parliamentary procedure will be used to stifle debate or invigorate it. The convenience of members shouldn't be the paramount consideration. But then, as seen below, some members just need more time to avoid confusion. But will they use the extra time or simply wait until the gavel falls to begin their consideration.
In any event, you don't have to wait until Monday to study up. The Feb. 4 agenda is posted now, accompanied
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Defending Diane
Over the past two weeks we've heard a number of complaints about Diane McCartin-Benedetti's rocky start as the rookie council member representing the old 5th District. Around here we call her "D5" to differentiate her (and to avoid the temptation to coin a new label).
Today, we'd like to take a few moments to look on the bright side of her month-old term of office and offer a lawyer's defense of her performance so far.
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The Kochert Legacy Begins to Crumble
And now work begins on the other Larry's legacy...
A long-awaited and much-appreciated move by the new sewer board (created without the input of Diane McCartin-Benedetti, council member for D5) earns the top spot in Friday's editions of The Tribune.
Many have advocated for the city to use its financial and regulatory muscle to encourage preferred development. One of the most immediate ways for the city to do so is to impose or waive various fees.
The city-owned sewer enterprise moved Tuesday to waive the sewer tap-in fees for two Community Housing developments, signaling that they "get" the whole idea of progressive community development.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
There's still work I need to do to make it better
The Courier-Journal's Dale Moss checks in on New Albany Community Housing's innovative Linden Meadows project today and the very positive report further proves the concept that creative thinking in conjunction with hard work lead to opportunity, in this case a chance to better one's self and community through homeownership.
11 homes in the project have already been sold, according to Moss, with many more on the way as the development, which both saves historic homes from the landfill and provides investment opportunities for those who may otherwise lack them, continues to mature into what the C-J's headline refers to as a neighborhood reborn.
As CHDO Executive Director John Miller astutely observes in the article,"You can't beat reusing homes. That's the smartest growth there is."
Beyond the far-reaching implications of Miller's comment, though, I was struck by the attitude of the new homeowner featured in the story, Jeffrey Lane.
"It's a good situation for the ones that can get into it," he said. "There's still work I need to do to make it better. That will come in time."
It's that attitude, a willingness to take a chance and the belief that one's own work can make a difference in turning a calculated risk into a life changing proposition, is the foundation upon which New Albany itself will be reborn. It's no surprise that some in the community-- those whose self-imagined importance are threatened by higher standards-- choose to fight people like Jeffrey Lane, but it's damn gratifying to see him winning.
Thank you to those, many of whom are mentioned in the article, for helping someone to succeed. An even bigger thank you, though, is reserved for Jeffrey Lane for realizing that, as important as buying a house is, it's only the first step in being a good neighbor and citizen. Welcome to the neighborhood.
11 homes in the project have already been sold, according to Moss, with many more on the way as the development, which both saves historic homes from the landfill and provides investment opportunities for those who may otherwise lack them, continues to mature into what the C-J's headline refers to as a neighborhood reborn.
As CHDO Executive Director John Miller astutely observes in the article,"You can't beat reusing homes. That's the smartest growth there is."
Beyond the far-reaching implications of Miller's comment, though, I was struck by the attitude of the new homeowner featured in the story, Jeffrey Lane.
"It's a good situation for the ones that can get into it," he said. "There's still work I need to do to make it better. That will come in time."
It's that attitude, a willingness to take a chance and the belief that one's own work can make a difference in turning a calculated risk into a life changing proposition, is the foundation upon which New Albany itself will be reborn. It's no surprise that some in the community-- those whose self-imagined importance are threatened by higher standards-- choose to fight people like Jeffrey Lane, but it's damn gratifying to see him winning.
Thank you to those, many of whom are mentioned in the article, for helping someone to succeed. An even bigger thank you, though, is reserved for Jeffrey Lane for realizing that, as important as buying a house is, it's only the first step in being a good neighbor and citizen. Welcome to the neighborhood.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Indiana Court of Appeals sides with New Albany Community Housing on Linden Meadows.
Here's a story that slipped beneath the community's radar screen last week, and understandably so given the Floyd County shooting tragedy. Even the masquerading professor Erika -- batting well below the Mendoza line on the steadily fading regressive team -- failed to pick up on the story, perhaps because it provides no opportunity to exalt her handler.
Here is an excerpt from New Albany's Linden Meadows wins court decision, by Eric Scott Campbell (News and Tribune).
The state Court of Appeals has sided with New Albany Community Housing in a group of residents’ challenge to the location of the Linden Meadows development.
Friday’s decision allows the nonprofit to accelerate renovation and marketing of 17 donated houses that were moved onto the former McLean Field more than two years ago.
Construction delays cost the project $100,000 to $200,000 that must be passed on to prospective buyers, said John Miller, executive director of the housing group. Rather than selling homes for $15,000 to $20,000 below appraised value, the discounts will be closer to $10,000, he estimated.
“Instead of being a very, very good deal, it’s just a good deal,” Miller said. “It’s just unfortunate that it took so long to grind through the legal system.”
For more information, visit the blogsite of New Albany Community Housing.
Here is an excerpt from New Albany's Linden Meadows wins court decision, by Eric Scott Campbell (News and Tribune).
The state Court of Appeals has sided with New Albany Community Housing in a group of residents’ challenge to the location of the Linden Meadows development.
Friday’s decision allows the nonprofit to accelerate renovation and marketing of 17 donated houses that were moved onto the former McLean Field more than two years ago.
Construction delays cost the project $100,000 to $200,000 that must be passed on to prospective buyers, said John Miller, executive director of the housing group. Rather than selling homes for $15,000 to $20,000 below appraised value, the discounts will be closer to $10,000, he estimated.
“Instead of being a very, very good deal, it’s just a good deal,” Miller said. “It’s just unfortunate that it took so long to grind through the legal system.”
For more information, visit the blogsite of New Albany Community Housing.
Saturday, June 09, 2007
CHDO is building houses in downtown neighborhoods.
From the blogsite of New Albany Community Housing (CHDO) comes another timely reminder of progress:
New Homes Under Construction!
New Albany Community Housing (the CHDO) has poured one basement and set the footers for a foundation for two homes this week. These are the first two (of four) new houses of the current grant. The three-bedroom, two-bath camel back shotgun houses in the Oak Street Historic Neighborhood will be ready for homebuyers this fall.
More information can be found at the site: The chdo - nonprofit housing developer in New Albany, Indiana.
New Homes Under Construction!
New Albany Community Housing (the CHDO) has poured one basement and set the footers for a foundation for two homes this week. These are the first two (of four) new houses of the current grant. The three-bedroom, two-bath camel back shotgun houses in the Oak Street Historic Neighborhood will be ready for homebuyers this fall.
More information can be found at the site: The chdo - nonprofit housing developer in New Albany, Indiana.
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