Housing & Neighborhood Development Annual Report 2022-2023

News & Notes

Tornado Assistance Programs

Recovery from the 2018 tornado that cut through east Greensboro has become a story of resilience, compassion and community. More than 40 local agencies worked together on recovery efforts, which, when combined with local, state and federal assistance, totaled more than $4.5M to restore east Greensboro’s landscape.

As of the five-year anniversary: • 54 homes were repaired at a cost of $789,005 • 35 sites of damaged and downed trees – most in Barber Park – were pruned or removed for $224,260 • 20 new affordable homes were built for owner occupancy at an estimated value of $4 million • The City acquired the damaged Hampton Elementary School and demolition plans are currently underway. • Additional American Rescue Plan funds were awarded for development.

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