Approving Progress Report Under the Workable Program for Community Improvement

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cf:) CD I � Qased upon the evaluation of these components the structure was given a con- dition rating of: Rating 1 -- structure in sound condition requiring only normal maintenance (sound). Rating 2 -- structure in deteriorating condition but r defects are correctable by normal maintenance (minor deficiencies). Rating 3 -- structure in a deteriorating condition and defects are not correctable by normal maintenance (major deficiencies). Rating 4 -- structure deficient to a point warranting clearance (clearance). 1 i • The basic factors evaluated in determining the presence of environmental deficiencies also reflected the requirements of the Urban Renewal Manual for qualifying areas for urban renewal treatment and include the following: I 1) Overcrowding of land; 2) Poor outside housekeeping; 3) Incompatible land use relationship; 4) Unsafe, congested, poorly designed or otherwise deficient streets; 5) Adverse influences from noise, smoke or fumes. The following is a brief description of the priority areas and a completion ; j schedule based on man days required to complete the inspection work. i i The first priority area encompasses the inner-city and most of what is com- ' i ' f monly referred to as the "Close-In Section of the City of South Bend". (see ; f . ! ; attached map) This area includes Neighborhoods 9, 10, 11 , 18, 19 , 24, 25, 26, i 27 and smaller portions of Neighborhoods 12, 17, 31 and 32. A detailed description of the physical and social profile of the neighborhoods are discussed in the Neighborhood Analysis Report prepared by the Area Planning Ca Mission•of St. Joseph County and submitted as part of the previous year's ! � Workable Program Application. The following 'table summarizes the condition � ' I of the housing in the first priority area as identified by the Neighborhood