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111 AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) <br /> ' Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and <br /> minority concentration)where assistance will be directed <br /> ' While 33%of federal funds will be directed to other sites across the City, it is anticipated that 51%of the <br /> City of South Bend 2019 Action Plan-related funds will be allocated to Census Tracts 6 and 19, and other <br /> ' West Side neighborhoods.These neighborhoods show relatively low incomes and high concentrations of <br /> poverty, high rates of residential vacancy and abandonment, and a high incidence of sub-prime loans. <br /> The target areas, adjacent to downtown, are also areas that have begun to see some redevelopment <br /> ' activity, have greater market potential, and have been areas of focus by local nonprofit housing <br /> organizations. <br /> Geographic Distribution <br /> Target Area Percentage of Funds <br /> River Park Neighborhood <br /> Northeast Neighborhood 5 <br /> ' City of Mishawaka 7 <br /> St.Joseph County- Not South Bend or Mishawaka 1 <br /> City of South Bend 33 <br /> Census Tract 6 23 <br /> Census Tract 19 14 <br /> ' Lincoln Park Neighborhood 3 <br /> Olive Street- Lincolnway West Neighborhood <br /> Rum Village Neighborhood 3 <br /> ' Western Avenue Neighborhood 11 <br /> Table 5-Geographic Distribution <br /> Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically <br /> ' Based on data received from HUD for the NSP1 and NSP3 programs,the areas of greatest need in the <br /> City of South Bend were identified as Census Tracts 4, 5, 6, and 21.The City also identified Census Tracts <br /> 19 and 20 as areas of greatest need based on the data and foreseen liklihood of foreclosures. Census <br /> ' Tract 19 is ranked as the 10th area most in need; however, it is believed that its proximity to four of the <br /> top five census tracts makes it a critical area to help stabilize. The South Bend/UEA Pilot Home Repair <br /> ' program will target portions of the LaSalle Park and Kennedy Park neighborhoods (Census Tracts 4, 5, <br /> and 21).To complement the Home Repair program efforts, Rebuilding Together will target the same <br /> ' Annual Action Plan 47 <br /> 2019 <br /> OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.06/30/2018) <br />