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Buena Vida Choice Neighborhood Plan

Brownsville, Texas

Client

Housing Authority of the City Brownsville

Description

In true Brownsville fashion, it all started with a fiesta. On September 7, 2016, The Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville (HACB) held an outdoor Choice Neighborhoods (CN) kick-off celebration attended by over 500 local residents. Since then, over 60 meetings, events
and activities have generated incredible excitement and momentum towards positive change in the Buena Vida Choice Neighborhood. Along the way, significant local capacity has been built that will ensure implementation success.

results

  • The first phase of affordable replacement housing is under construction

  • Edelstein Park has been revitalized with community programs and events, free public wi-fi, and a little free library

awards

  • 2018 Project Plan Award, American Planning Association, Texas Chapter

Adam Rosa led this project as a Principal at Camiros, Ltd.