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Affordable Showcase of Homes (ASOH)

Re-Building neighborhoods in San Antonio.
The Affordable Showcase of Homes or “Partners Rebuilding Neighborhoods” was established in 1995 as a public/private partnership which seeks to revitalize the inner-city by increasing the number of affordable housing units. This initiative has been unmatched in other cities. The objective is to assist areas that are beginning to show signs of deterioration through targeting vacant lots for new homes. Homes are made available to low and moderate income families and compliment the existing character of homes in the community. The goals of the program are to provide affordable housing, generate an economic boost to the local economy, and improve the beautification and quality of life in the community.

Programs Goals

Promote revitalization efforts in targeted neighborhoods

Enhance the appearance of a neighborhood

Develop and / or reuse land for productive use

Add increased value to the tax rolls

Promote new housing construction and new housing products

Encourage homeownership and increase the inventory of affordable housing units

Develop partnerships with the public and private sectors

Develop mixed-income neighborhoods

Program Plan

The City acts as the developer of a residential subdivision

City Council designates funding for affordable housing

Council members and City staff together with community determine a preliminary development plan

City staff works with a private engineer to conduct research of the site, create a subdivision plan, and design streets and other infrastructure

City staff works with a contractor to build infrastructure

City partners with the Greater San Antonio Builders Association to distribute lots to individual home builders

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