Will residents need to move as part of the plan? 

 

It is important to note that this is only a Plan. Any and all potential redevelopment,

rehabilitation, or new construction would require the necessary funding to move forward. One of the most important parts of the planning process will be working with the community to create a shared vision for improving housing options for Heritage Place apartments’ residents and the community as a whole. Improved housing could be accomplished through renovations to the existing public housing properties, or through the construction of new housing.

​

How will these projects affect residents in the neighborhood?

​

HAJ is prioritizing centering public housing residents in its planning and redevelopment efforts throughout the process. HAJ and the project team, through multi-partner community collaborations and engagement strategies, will also connect neighborhood residents to resources to address their current needs. The Planning Grant will allow the City of Joliet and HAJ to leverage current and future initiatives and projects planned for the Bicentennial Bluffs Neighborhood in order to bring needed resources and investments to the neighborhood to make the community a safer, well-resourced place to live, work, and play.

​

What are the commitments of this Plan?

​

One for One Replacement

​

There will not be a reduction in the number of assisted housing units. If the plan receives funding to move forward with implementation, all 170 units at the Heritage Place apartments will be rehabilitated or replaced with new construction or housing choice vouchers.

​

Right to Return

​

Current residents of the three target Public Housing properties will have the first choice and opportunity to live in the revitalized housing. Any current resident who is lease-compliant will be guaranteed an opportunity to live in the revitalized housing.

 

Does the planning process include construction of new housing?

 

No, this process only includes planning. Construction could happen at a later date. The City of Joliet, HAJ, and its partners are committed to finding resources and funding to help implement the community’s Plan.