Crawford Square Phase IV

January 2022

• Bridging the Gap Development submitted a Mixed-Income Development Proposal to the DRP
• The Development Project consists of 6 New Construction Single Family Residences
• A total of 4 Market Rate Units, 2 affordable subsidized units at 80%+ AMI
  • Subsidized units will offer a 2nd Deferred Mortgage
  • Garage
  • Outdoor living
  • Green space

February 2022

• The DRP conducted an internal review at the February meeting
• The DRP shared questions and feedback regarding the location of the vacant parcels within the Crawford Roberts Community
• Upon response from the Development Team regarding shared feedback, the DRP voted to invite Bridging the Gap Develpoment for a formal presentation

March 2022

• Bridging the Gap Development formally presented to the DRP during the March meeting
• The Development Project received a 59% - E
• The DRP found the project is not yet in alignment with the Greater Hill District Master Plan and requires further review
• The DRP shared questions and feedback regarding
  • The legal rights to the naming of the development project
  • The Development Team's community engagement strategy pre and post construction for current residents and HOA
  • The level of subsidy available for the affordable units
  • Total Cost of the Market Rate units
• The DRP has invited the developer to discuss strategies of improvement to bring the project into alignment with the GHDMP

April 2022

• The DRP provided feedback to bring the project more in alignment with the Greater Hill District Master Plan
• Suggested feedback given by the DRP:
  • Adding art or creative fixtures into the design on the homes
  • Ensure that Hill District residents are empowered and informed during the new development and planning
  • Community partnerships can be explored
  • Explore partnership with Hill District Organizations including equity or support for long term sustainability

May 2022

• Attempts were made to engage the developer to determine how suggested feedback from the DRP would be incorporated in development project
• There was no communication from the developer

June 2022

• The DRP determined the project was not in alignment and suggested the developer present both projects separately not to delay the developers process
• Offered to work with developer to create a more comprehensive development in alignment with the Master Plan
• Developer declined
• Therefore the project was not advanced

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