About HOPE SF: Guiding Principles
In 2006, Mayor Gavin Newsom and Supervisor Sophie Maxwell convened a broad-based task force to represent diverse perspectives and to develop a set of principles that would become the HOPE SF Initiative. Appointees included public housing residents, affordable housing advocates, community-based organizations, and business owners.
To guard the interests of public housing residents and community stakeholders in the rebuilding and revitalization of their communities, the HOPE SF Task Force created a list of principles to guide revitalization, such as one-for-one replacement of public housing units, job opportunities for residents, integration with neighborhood improvement plans, creation of environmentally sustainable housing, and building a strong sense of community.
These are the resulting vision and guiding principles for HOPE SF.
HOPE SF Vision Statement
Rebuild our most distressed public housing sites, while increasing affordable housing and ownership opportunities, and improving the quality of life for existing residents and the surrounding communities.
HOPE SF Principles:
1. Ensure No Loss of Public Housing.
2. Create an Economically Integrated Community.
3. Maximize the Creation of New Affordable Housing.
4. Involve Residents in the Highest Levels of Participation in Entire Project.
5. Provide Economic Opportunities Through the Rebuilding Process.
6. Integrate Process with Neighborhood Improvement Revitalization Plans.
7. Create Environmentally Sustainable and Accessible Communities.
8. Build a Strong Sense of Community.
Thank you to the members of the HOPE SF Task Force for your invaluable contributions and continued service.
In 2006, Mayor Gavin Newsom and Supervisor Sophie Maxwell convened a broad-based task force to represent diverse perspectives and to develop a set of principles that would become the HOPE SF Initiative. Appointees included public housing residents, affordable housing advocates, community-based organizations, and business owners.
To guard the interests of public housing residents and community stakeholders in the rebuilding and revitalization of their communities, the HOPE SF Task Force created a list of principles to guide revitalization, such as one-for-one replacement of public housing units, job opportunities for residents, integration with neighborhood improvement plans, creation of environmentally sustainable housing, and building a strong sense of community.
These are the resulting vision and guiding principles for HOPE SF.
HOPE SF Vision Statement
Rebuild our most distressed public housing sites, while increasing affordable housing and ownership opportunities, and improving the quality of life for existing residents and the surrounding communities.
HOPE SF Principles:
1. Ensure No Loss of Public Housing.
| • | Provide for one-for-one replacement of public housing units |
| • | Build modern, high quality homes |
| • | Minimize displacement of existing residents |
| • | Rebuild sites in phases |
| • | Relocate current residents onsite when possible |
2. Create an Economically Integrated Community.
| • | Build a housing ladder that includes: |
3. Maximize the Creation of New Affordable Housing.
| • | In addition to one-for-one replacement of public housing, create as much affordable rental and ownership housing as possible on the sites |
| • | Fund the rebuilding of the public housing using revenue from the market-rate housing |
4. Involve Residents in the Highest Levels of Participation in Entire Project.
| • | Engage residents in planning and implementation |
| • | Develop a variety of mechanisms for residents to engage in the process |
| • | Recognize resident-driven occupancy criteria |
5. Provide Economic Opportunities Through the Rebuilding Process.
| • | Connect appropriate job training and service strategies, such as CityBuild and Communities of Opportunity to the development process |
| • | Create viable employment opportunities (jobs) for existing residents during the development process |
| • | Take advantage of contracting opportunities for:
- Existing residents - Local entrepreneurs - Small and disadvantaged businesses |
6. Integrate Process with Neighborhood Improvement Revitalization Plans.
| • | Improved and reformed schools |
| • | Parks improvements |
| • | Improved transportation |
| • | Enhanced public safety |
| • | Neighborhood economic development |
7. Create Environmentally Sustainable and Accessible Communities.
| • | Incorporate green building principles |
| • | Design buildings and neighborhoods that meet long-term accessibility needs |
8. Build a Strong Sense of Community.
| • | Solicit input from entire community in planning and development process |
| • | Include current and prospective residents |
| • | Reach out to and engage neighbors |
Thank you to the members of the HOPE SF Task Force for your invaluable contributions and continued service.
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