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Midtown Affordable Housing
Midtown Affordable Housing
Jackson, MS, United States
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Midtown Affordable Housing
Jackson, MS, United States
Project Featured on Feb 21, 2014
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2012
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
Located in the heart of Jackson, MS, the Midtown Neighborhood has suffered blight, deterioration and population decline in the last 40 years. In 2009 several stakeholders combined their efforts to complete a neighborhood master plan which identified 6 key initiatives to foster healthy growth. Housing opportunities are Initiative 1.
Desiring “more than the normal infill housing", the client identified a need for energy efficient, durable, sustainable and livable housing with fenced yards in which children could play. All residents are at or below 80% of median area income and receive federal housing assistance. Project funds were provided through HUD and ARRA. 22 new housing units were constructed on targeted sites and an commercial building was renovated.
The duplexes masquerade as single-family homes, with the added economic and social benefits of density and safe outdoor space. Instead of traditional party walls, these duplexes are split and shifted, connected by an umbilical (mechanical room). This offset strategy provides views, light and air on all sides and creates secure front and rear yards. Solar power generation lowers resident utility cost, a first for affordable housing in Mississippi.
The walk-up apartments consist of two L-shaped buildings framing a shared and gated courtyard. This building type is new to the neighborhood. More urban and social than traditional double-loaded apartment complexes, this design engages the neighborhood and allows a small community to develop around the court. Entries are located on the street and parking sides of the site. All residents and visitors arrive in the common court.
The client’s goals and design of this project achieve much more than affordable housing opportunity. In its coordination with the master plan, it has removed blight, created housing diversity, increased density, provided health services, promoted mixed-use and improved safety. These coordinated efforts foster healthy neighborhood growth and economic development.
Desiring “more than the normal infill housing", the client identified a need for energy efficient, durable, sustainable and livable housing with fenced yards in which children could play. All residents are at or below 80% of median area income and receive federal housing assistance. Project funds were provided through HUD and ARRA. 22 new housing units were constructed on targeted sites and an commercial building was renovated.
The duplexes masquerade as single-family homes, with the added economic and social benefits of density and safe outdoor space. Instead of traditional party walls, these duplexes are split and shifted, connected by an umbilical (mechanical room). This offset strategy provides views, light and air on all sides and creates secure front and rear yards. Solar power generation lowers resident utility cost, a first for affordable housing in Mississippi.
The walk-up apartments consist of two L-shaped buildings framing a shared and gated courtyard. This building type is new to the neighborhood. More urban and social than traditional double-loaded apartment complexes, this design engages the neighborhood and allows a small community to develop around the court. Entries are located on the street and parking sides of the site. All residents and visitors arrive in the common court.
The client’s goals and design of this project achieve much more than affordable housing opportunity. In its coordination with the master plan, it has removed blight, created housing diversity, increased density, provided health services, promoted mixed-use and improved safety. These coordinated efforts foster healthy neighborhood growth and economic development.
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