South Greensboro Area Plan - Public Review Draft - 9.25.25

05 Catalyze new infill development/redevelopment through public and private investment along key corridors. 06 Identify opportunities for faith-based affordable housing. Partner with churches and other places of worship to investigate interest and opportunities to provide housing on their land. 07 Communicate availability of City programs to facilitate housing maintenance or production. » Communicate availability of down payment and closing cost assistance available through the City’s Homebuyer Assistance Program for qualified buyers. » For homeowners in homes built prior to 1978, the City’s Lead-safe program is available to help address unsafe lead paint issues. » Low Income Homeowner Assistance Program (July-October) for qualified owners who experienced an increase of City property taxes in excess of $50 since the County tax revaluation (2022). » Communicate availability of rental assistance for owners emerging from eviction court. » Investigate the current availability/application windows available for City’s Home Repair Program » Create and fund a Housing Loan Fund to facilitate affordable housing development. » The City of Greensboro’s Community Tool Lending Center 08 Pending closure of Vandalia Elementary School. Continue working with Guilford County School System to better understand the planned closure of Vandalia Elementary School, including the timing, planned property disposal process, student reallocation, and community impact. » Create a site-specific strategy and concept plan exploring opportunities to develop housing on the site to contribute to the diversity of housing in the area. Draft

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PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT - 9/25/25