Comment on Plan for a Viable Urban Community
The City of Somerville is accepting comments on the development of its Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2008-2013. Comments may be directed to Brianna O’Brien, City Of Somerville, Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143. The deadline for submitting comments is Sunday, November 11, 2007.
The above map shows parks and open space in the City of Somerville and the areas they serve by a five-minute walk or less. It is from a PowerPoint presentation concerning the development of the City's HUD Five Year Consolidated Plan, which was presented at public hearings in October 2007.
A Consolidated Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to qualify for CDBG, HOME and ESG funding.
CDBG funds can be used in a flexible manner for economic development, improvements to parks and open space, needed public services, and affordable housing projects and programs.
HOME Investment Partnership Funds can be used to further affordable housing programs and projects.
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Funds are to be used to support shelters and programs for homeless persons.
More information about the City's HUD 5-year Consolidated Plan is available from the City of Somerville's Office for Strategic Planning and Community Development.
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