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The Planning and Real Estate Development Department is responsible for BHA’s redevelopment and leveraged financing programs, including HOPE VI projects, as well as several strategic planning and policy functions within the Authority. Other key roles of the department are 1) to enhance the BHA’s outreach and links to residents and the larger community, 2) to administer the BHA's Agency Plan process, and 3) to run the BHA's Energy and Water Conservation Program.
Real Estate staff are responsible for project management, urban planning and design, real estate finance, and oversight of developers, consultants, and contractors related to redevelopment projects (such as HOPE VI, West Broadway, Bickford, Infills and others). Planning staff are responsible to coordinate the Agency Plan submission, energy conservation initiatives, policy and program development within BHA, and other technical assistance to BHA departments. The Department frequently serves as the point of contact for grant partnerships as well as other collaborations with outside agencies and partners.The Planning and Real Estate Development Department monitors The U.S. Housing and Urban Department website for recently released rules and regulations that affect the operation of the BHA. The HUDCLIPS allows access to the most recent two weeks of Federal Register Notices.
Approach to Preservation Approved FY11 Annual Plan & Supporting Documents Review the BHA fiscal year 2011 Annual Plan and supporting documents. This plan includes the BHA's non-smoking policy. BHA Green Team Read a summary of the different ways BHA is working to make its buildings and operations greener and healthier. Building Energy Efficient Homes Hope VI Program designed to redevelop severely distressed housing developments. Old Colony Master Plan Read the Master Plan for the redevelopment of Old Colony in South Boston. Proposed FY12 Annual Plan & Supporting Documents Review the Proposed FY12 Annual Plan and Supporting Documents. Providing Affordable Housing Opportunities Public Comment Find out if the BHA has any documents or new policies currently under public review and comment. Redevelopment Beyond Hope VI Resident Participation Read about the ways in which BHA residents and voucher holders provide input and work with the BHA on development of new policies and procedures. |
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