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Finch, Alexander, Barnes, Rothschild and Paschal
1Oth Floor Standard Federal Building
44 Broad Street, N.¥W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30363
Bear Cecil:
It is with regret that I was unable to attend the Second Annual
Meeting of the Housing Resources Committee on December 12, 19658.
However, I have received and read with interest the Comnittce's report
and wish to thank the Housing Resources Committee for a job well done.
I note that although our initial replacement goals of low and
medium incone housing are in the pipeline, those figures do not take
into consideration interim growth of the City, formation of now fanilies
and any ine-nigration which may occur. These factors will undoubtedly
increase our roquironents in the low-income housing field. Also, it
is necessary to follow through after units get in the “pipelins" to
insure completion when they are mest necded.
I note in the "FUTURE DIRECTION" portion of the Comaittce's report
that you request consideration by the Mayor and Board of Alderinan ef the
proposals nunecrated therein and a revised statement of missien for the
Counittce,
It is ny undorstanding that copies of the Connittes's report have
been provided all members of the Board of Aldermen and I feel sure will
receive synpathetic consideration,
With respect to revised nissioa, as we are all sadly aware, in spite
of our efforts and acconplishnents to date, in the low-income housing
field, there still exist: several sizable slum pockots in the City.
Until these can be elininated, through the Neighborhood Developacnt
Progran, or otherwise by private enterprise, I want the Comitice to
remain in tact and work agsressively tovard our ultimate goal of
providing a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling unit for all of our
citizens, To this end I suggest that your Committee concentrate on
the followings:
1. Endeavor to get loveincone housing developed
near sources of enploynent for the occupants.
2. &Encourase and cocperate in developnont of
low and uediun income heusing in unincorporated
areas of adjoining Counties,
Mr. Cecil A.
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Stive for elimination of slum pockets within
tho City, through inclusion of such areas in future
annual increnents of the Neighborhood Davolopment
Program and or by other means.
Assist, where feasible, in rehabilitation of
appropriate structures in all areas of the
City, especially in the gray arcas.approaching
Gecay.
Encourage development of medium and hich priced
housing within the City.
Continue to encourage the development of advanced
building methods in the areas of low income housing,
Direct your attention to the social problcns
involved in low income families and neighborhoods
in changing patterns.
In addition, I suggest that a joint study of the housing necds of
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the City be conducted by the Atlanta Housing Authority, the City Planning
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ape Benen and the Housing Resources Comnittee to determine the truco
/extent of Atlanta's needs, It is ny understanding that A.R-1H.P.C. is
conducting a survey of housing needs in the metropolitan area and it
is suggested that you call upon them for assistance,
Sincerely,
Ivan Allen, Jr.
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