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DRAFT Mro Cecil A. Alexander, Chairma n Housing Resources Committee Finch, Alexander, Barnes, Rot hschild and Paschal 10th Floor Standard Feder a l Building 44 Broad Street, NoW. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Cecil: It i s with r egr et that I was unable to attend the Second Annual Meeting of the Housing Resources Committee on December 12, 1968. However, I have r eceived and read with interest the Committee's report and wis h to thank the Housing Resources Committee for a job well done. I note t hat although our initial replacement goals of low and medium i ncome housing are in the pipeline, those figures do not take into consideration interim growth of the City, formation of new families and any in-migration which may occur. These factors will undoubtedly increase our requirements in the low-income housing field. Also, it is necess a ry to follow through after units get in the "pipeline" to i nsure completion when they are most needed. I note in the "FUTURE DIRECTION" portion of the Committee's report that you request consideration by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the proposals numera ted therein and a revised statement of mission for the Committee . I t is my unders tanding that copies of the Committee's report have been provided all members of the Board of Aldermen and I feel sure will r eceive s ympathetic consideration. With respect to revised mission, as we are all sadly aware, in spite of our efforts and accomplishments to date f i eld , there s till exist in the low-income housing several sizable slum pockets in the City 0 Until these can be eliminated, through the Neighborhood Development Progr a m, or otherwise by private enterprise, I want the Committ t e to remain i n tact and work aggressively toward our ultimate goal of providing a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling unit for all of our cit ize ns. To t his end I suggest that your Committee concentrate on the f ollowing ~ 1. Endeavor to get low-income housing developed near sources of employment for the occupants. 2. Encour age and cooperate in development of low a nd medium income housing in unincorporated areas of ad joining Counties . �Mro Cecil A. Alexander Page 2 January 3. Stlive for elimination of slum pockets within the City, through inclusion of such areas in future annual increments of the Neighborhood Development Program and or by other meanso 4. Assist, where feasible, in rehabilitation of appropriate structures in all areas of the City, especially in the gray areas approaching 5. Encourage development of medium and high priced housing within the City. 6. Continue to encourage the development of advanced building methods in the areas of low income housing. 7o Direct your attention to the social problems involved in low income families and neighborhoods in changing patternso In addition, I suggest that a joint study of the housing needs of the City be conducted by the Atlanta Housing Authority, the City Planning Department and the Housing Resources Committee to determine the true extent of Atlanta's needs. It is my understanding that AoRoM.PoCo is conducting a survey of housing needs in the metropolitan area and it is suggested that you call upon them for assistanceo ' Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor �