Interim Assessment of the HOPE VI Program

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Evaluator(s) Abt Associates, Inc.
Investigator(s) Mary Joel Holin (Abt Associates, Inc.)
Funder(s) US Department of Housing and Urban Development
 
Domain Community/Neighborhood
Status Operational with Findings
Duration Mar 2000 - Feb 2003
Type Research and/or Program Evaluation
Program/Policy Description This study is focusing on several HOPE VI sites as they are reoccupied after revitalization. The study seeks answers to eight questions on a range of topics including the impact of HOPE VI on resident characteristics and attitudes at the site and in the surrounding neighborhood. It will also assess the effect of the redevelopment on the city and neighborhood and vice versa. Other areas of study include management, maintenance, security policies and systems, crime patterns, resident services, and the impact of the new physical design both at the site and on the surrounding neighborhood.
Notes Funded by HUD
 
Last Updated 00/00/00
Type of Summary Unreviewed
Contact(s) Mary Joel Holin (mary_holin@abtassoc.com)
Abt Associates, Inc.
55 Wheeler Street
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Submitter(s) Research Forum Staff (info@researchforum.org)
National Center for Children In Poverty
215 West 125th St, 3rd Fl
(T) (646)284-9600
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Research Forum Staff (info@researchforum.org)
National Center for Children In Poverty
215 West 125th St, 3rd Fl
(T) (646)284-9600
(F) not reported

Populations Studied

Target Population Recipients/participants/clients
Low-income households
Neighborhoods
Subgroups Analyzed None
Sample Size and Unit Case studies of 10 HOPE VI Programs

Sites Studied

Oakland CA;
New Haven CT;
Washington DC;
Atlanta GA;
Baltimore MD;
Boston MA;
Charlotte NC;
Cleveland OH;
San Antonio TX;
Milwaukee WI;