Date of Award
7-2-2008
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Abstract
Case study of the City of Sacramento's Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) award-winning urban renewal and redevelopment project, Phoenix Park Housing Development. Plagued by rampant drug dealing and violent crime beginning in the 1980s, Phoenix Park (formerly Franklin Villa) was originally built in the 1960's as privately-owned senior housing. Changing demographics and a downturned economical climate brought about rapid decline in the physical and social environment in this South Sacramento Community . Absentee landlords, gang activity, and ineffective management rapidly accelerated the downward decline of the community. This capstone research project investigates SHRA's effective urban renewal strategy employing three key components: consolidated property ownership and management, on-site social services, and enhanced safety measures. Primary data gathered from resident questionnaires, site visits, public safety ride-alongs, and key informant interviews. Secondary data gathered from Sacramento City Council Reports, urban redevelopment literature review, and local crime statistics .
Recommended Citation
Wise, Camille Broussard, "Developing a Strategy for Effective and Sustainable Urban Renewal and Redevelopment. A Case Study on the City of Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency's Phoenix Park Public Housing Development." (2008). EMPA Capstones. 366.
https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/capstones/366