What proportion of Goal 1 overall is complete at this point?
30%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that impacted goal 1 in the last month?
One of the biggest opportunities was the announcing of our upcoming info session, dated for July 15th. This is where people who would like to learn more about PIHCO and are interested in potentially owning a unit gather information and get involved in the work of building PIHCO. The organizing philosophy of PIHCO is that these potential members are the base unit that helps build projects that they themselves would want to live in. They will be organized to be included especially in participatory design, which we have done in the past with charrette style planning meetings in collaboration with architects at LBBA. Additionally, while not necessarily being a future PIHCO member, productive conversations have been had with the El Paseo Community Garden in which they solidified their support in the project and interest in becoming a potential cultural anchor tenant.
What proportion of Goal 2 overall is complete at this point?
20%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 2 in the last month?
No major updates on this goal.
What proportion of Goal 3 overall is complete at this point?
20%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 3 in the last month?
PIHCO was invited to meet with new leaders at DPD such as Hannah Jones to discuss our project, particularly around site acquisition at Juarez Driving School. The meeting garnered more questions than answers, and we are following up with a round 2 intake meeting with the department of housing. We’re also working more closely with Peter Landon at LBBA around crafting a strong proposal for an RFP for 18th & Peoria that is expected to be released in Q3.
Did you access Technical Assistance for your CWB project last month?
No
Which TA provider(s) did you work with within the Phase I CWEB grantees?
Which TA providers did you work with OUTSIDE of the Phase I CWEB grantees?
Did someone from your organization attend the Working Group this month?
Yes
How would you rate the usefulness of the working group to your project last month? (on a scale of 1-5)
Somewhat useful
How would you rate the usefulness of the Working Group for building community?
Very useful
What have been the two most valuable contributions of the Working Group this month?
Please share any comments about the working group meetings.
How many TOTAL housing units did you preserve or create last month? (it is okay if the answer is zero)
0
How many TOTAL CWB businesses did you develop last month? (it is okay if the answer is zero)
0
Number of stakeholder meetings held related to your Pre-Development Project?
1
Number of community meetings attended last month related to your Pre-Development Project?
1
Service / Capacity
| Service | Capacity |
|---|---|
|
Accounting & Financial Management |
4 |
|
Advocacy |
4 |
|
Conflict Resolution |
3 some ability |
|
Cooperative Development and Operations |
4 |
|
Education & Training |
3 some ability |
|
Fundraising or Raising Capital |
3 some ability |
|
Governance / Legal |
4 |
|
Marketing & Communications |
3 some ability |
|
Other |
N/A |
|
Project Management |
4 |
|
Real Estate Acquisition & Development |
3 some ability |
|
Relationship Building |
5 extensive ability |
|
Research |
4 |
Other (please describe and include ranking)
What constraints or limitations with internal capacity is the organizarion experiencing related to its Pre-Development Project?
We are working with LBBA to configure their capacities and how to structure collaboration with PIHCO and others to formulate our proposal for the Q3 RFP. This may require a more formal contractual agreement.
What opportunities, if any, did the organization take advantage of related to its Pre-Development Project?
PIHCO took advantage of the channels of communications with local government, particularly DPD and the local alderman for support of our project. Additionally, in close conjunction with the alderman, PIHCO is exploring the potential acquisition of the building previously known as Casa Aztlan, a community center converted into market rate apartments. This included a site visit, and DPD has been discussing ways to potentially support that project.
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