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5. Project Description and Location <br /> Dove proposes to construct a the Harbor Place project to provide stable long term supportive <br /> housing for homeless, female headed households that are affected by substance use disorders. <br /> This development will provide an atmosphere where families will be reunited and remain intact <br /> while women receive ongoing services and encouragement. <br /> The Recovery Home will consist of eight residential units a low-rise U-shaped building with a <br /> central courtyard. Each apartment will contain a living room, dining area,kitchen, one or more <br /> bathrooms, two or more bedrooms and a separate ground level entry. Common areas will be <br /> provided for laundry, group sessions and recreational activities. A toddler's playground and <br /> sitting azeas will be created in the exterior courryard. <br /> The development will have two 2-bedroom units with 956 SF, six 3-bedroom units with 1318 <br /> SF, and a community wing with 960 SF, for a total of I0,780 SF. The 2-bedroom units and the <br /> community room will be one story; and the 3-bedroom units will have two stories. The fa�ade <br /> will be consistent with the design and setback of other homes on the block. <br /> The development will be constructed on four parcels in the 800 block of East Clay Street. These <br /> parcels include a vacant lot and three single family homes. Dove currently two parcels and has <br /> secured options on the other two. Once acquisition has occurred, residents will be relocated and <br /> the existing houses will be demolished. The proposed development has an estimated construction <br /> budget of$845,180 and total development budget of approximately$1,399,993, which includes <br /> site acquisition, demolition, site work and relocation. The Decatur Housing Authority plans to <br /> commit rental subsidies, specif cally Housing Choice Vouchers. <br /> Located in the Johns Hill area,the proposed site is directly across the street from Dove's main <br /> office and domestic violence shelter. The Illinois Department of Human Services Macon County <br /> office and several churches are also in the area. Other amenities include a number of retail stores <br /> and restaurants, a large neighborhood park and two public elementary schools (including a <br /> magnet) and one parochial elementary school. The site is also accessible by public <br /> transportation. <br /> While Dove will develop and own the project, a11 supportive services will be coordinated � <br /> through Heritage Behavioral Health Center, a fully licensed and accredited substance abuse and <br /> community mental health agency. Heritage and other providers will fund supportive services <br /> separately through their own resources. <br /> 8 <br />