NSP1 demolitions: Springfield lost 8 houses

[sheclown]

Through a public records request, PSOS has discovered that NSP 1 funds (neighborhood stabilization funds) were used to demolish 8 historic homes in Springfield.  These were completed, as far as we can find out, without going through the proper channels.  Had those procedures been followed, few if any of these homes would have been lost.

1503 Ionia Street




1721 Ionia Street



111 East 6th Street



1630 Ionia Street



445 E. 7th Street



342 West 10th Street



1341 Pearl Street

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1320 Ionia Street

[PATSY/AUTUMN]

DAMMIT!

[iloveionia]

Bold.
Arrogant.
Blatent
Ignorant.

Now what?
The city should be stripped of these monies.
Folks should lose their jobs and people who can read and follow proper procedures should replace them.

[thelakelander]

Has NSP funds been used to restore any homes?

[sheclown]

Yes.  I believe so.  RADO did some work with NSP1 funds.  Operation New Hope is doing new construction outside of the historic district .  But I don't believe any NSP funds (either 1 or 3) have been used to renovate in Springfield.  253 East 2nd Street would  have been the first -- but its too late now, as it has been demolished.

The new construction project on 8th Street is NSP 3 money?  I believe? Operation New Hope.

The Neighborhood Department is the recipient of the funds.  There it is split into construction projects using the Housing and Community Development staff and CDCs and demolition using MCCD. 

There is a Memorandum of Understanding which states the responsible person for the NSP funds.  We have submitted a public records request for that.

NSP3 funds can also be used to stabilize and mothball.

[sheclown]

It isn't only NSP money which requires a review to indicate that no historic properties are "adversely affected" by federal funds, it is also CDBG money as well.  Any funds which have federal dollars.

Additionally, I believe that not only are historic properties affected by this, but any property eligible for historic protection.  This  is why Richmond Virginia, for example, routinely files a section 106 review on all projects.

Had procedures been properly followed, Hurston Flower Shop would not have been "adversely affected" even though it is not located in a historic district.

[sheclown]

116 East 6th Street today:



This is how Jacksonville "stabilizes" a neighborhood?

[sheclown]

Patterson Apartments today:



The demo contractor left the original rusticated block.

The neighbor painted it blue.

[sheclown]

Patterson Apartments in 1985



And what it could have been again.

This is how Jacksonville "stabilizes" a neighborhood?

[GoldenEst82]

Is this federal funds?
Could we file a grievance with the feds over the mis-use of the funds?
This irritates the snot outta me.

By the time I'm in a position to buy one, I'll be lucky if there are any left.
((((((

[sheclown]

yes

[Noone]

Is this federal funds?
Could we file a grievance with the feds over the mis-use of the funds?
This irritates the snot outta me.

By the time I'm in a position to buy one, I'll be lucky if there are any left.
((((((

The abuse of FEDERAL funds is not just happening in housing.