Physical Development

Kimberly Park Terrace/Gateway Commons

The Kimberly Park HOPE VI Project involves a complete physical transformation of the existing community. Of the 556 units of public housing that made up the original community, only 113 remain (22 buildings) will be demolished by the end of September 2003. The community's creek, at one point was partially buried underground. The stream has been daylighted, re-engineered and will be transformed into a linear park providing a passive greenway, which will serve as the focal point of the revitalized community. The new community has been named "Gateway Commons"

This massive redevelopment project will occur in four distinct phases:

Phase I

Phase I involved the construction of a 100-unit senior building named Azalea Terrace. Azalea Terrace was completed December 1, 2001 and completely occupied by December 31 of that year. Eagan & Sons, a local company was the developer for this phase. Community Management Corp., and Eagan affiliate manages the property. View Photos of Phase I

Phase II

Phase II, Aster Park involved the complete redevelopment of the existing section of the community between Glenn Ave. , Oak St. , Trade St. and Northwest Blvd. This community is comprised of 170 town homes and garden apartments. Residents began occupying their new homes in March 2003 with full occupancy expected by Fall 2003. This area was completely re-engineered with new streets, sidewalks, and utility lines. Community Management Corporation will manage all phases of the multi-family housing. View Photos of Phase II

Phase III

In Phase III-A, many residents will be able to realize the dream of homeownership. Construction will begin on twenty-eight single-family homes in the Fall of 2003. Residents will have an opportunity to choose from 4 models selected for construction. In addition to standard features, residents may choose from a list of available options. Beazer Homes will be the homebuilder for this community. The Communities Group is the developer for this phase of construction.

Phase III-B will complement Phase II development with an additional 72 multi-family units for rent. It will include one and two story garden apartments and town homes in the northern section of the project area.

Phase III-C will consist of homeownership units. Beazer Homes will build an additional 108 single-family homes for purchase. It will offer homeownership opportunities for former public housing residents as well as persons seeking market rate homes.

The 6175 square foot community building will provide a leasing and community services center. A coin-operated laundry, computer learning center and a business center will serve community residents. Two large multi-purpose rooms will provide space for after school programs and other tenant related activities. Office space will be allocated for case management staff who provide services to residents as well as a leasing and management office. (Pictures available soon)

Phase IV

Phase IV is the re-routing of the creek. Completion of the liner park is in progress and scheduled to be completed by Fall 2003. It will include a walking trail, pavilion and tot lots. The park will provide an attractive amenity to residents of the new Gateway Commons community. View Photos of Phase IV

Happy Hill Gardens

Revitalization of Happy Hill Gardens is the second HOPE VI project for the Housing Authority of W-S. In the Happy Hill community, the program will replace 488 units of severely distressed public housing with 425 new units comprised of single family detached homes, town homes, apartments and senior housing that will blend into the city's adjacent Old Salem Historic District. Twenty additional units will be built off-site for a total of 445 new homes. Our key developer partners for the Happy Hill HOPE VI will again be The Communities Group and Eagan & Sons. The City of Winston-Salem will too, play a substantial role in the completion of this huge endeavor. (Pictures available soon)

Like the first HOPE VI project, Happy Hill residents will be provided a comprehensive variety of community and supportive services, with the main focus being on employment and barriers to employability. These services will be delivered through partner agencies committed to the success of our residents.