Hillside Park Redevelopment

The Hillside Master Plan—funded through dedicated grant support—lays out an exciting new vision for the 16-acre Hillside Park public housing community. Guided by extensive resident and community engagement, the plan creates a vibrant, mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhood that preserves existing affordable housing while expanding housing choices for the future. 

Project Updates & Next Steps

Demolition & Construction

The first phase of redevelopment is well underway. Demolition of the initial 54 public housing units on the south side of Hillside Park is complete, clearing the site for three new buildings with a total of 275 affordable homes. Construction began in summer 2024 and is expected to finish in the first half of 2026. 

Each building will feature: 

• On-site management and resident services offices 
• Parcel lockers 
• Multi-purpose community rooms 
• Bike rooms 
• Laundry rooms on every floor 

Community rooms are being designed as resilience hubs, equipped with backup power and essential supplies to support residents during emergencies. 

Outdoor features will include raised garden beds, shared courtyards with outdoor dining and patio areas, electric vehicle charging stations, and energy-efficient infrastructure designed to reduce operating costs and support long-term affordability. The redevelopment will also bring major public improvements—extending the city grid, upgrading utilities, and creating a more accessible, walkable neighborhood. 

Public Housing Disposition 

On June 26, 2024, HACC submitted a Section 18 Disposition application to HUD for the remaining 46 public housing units in the northern half of Hillside Park. Once approved, HACC will request Section 8 Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPVs) for all current residents. 

After vouchers are issued, residents will begin the relocation process with full support from HACC and its relocation team. Every household will have two options: 

1. Move into a newly built unit at Hillside Park, or 
2. Use a Tenant Protection Voucher to rent a home in the community of their choice. 

Residents will also receive financial assistance for moving costs, security deposits, and related fees. 

The Hillside Park redevelopment is creating an accessible, energy-efficient, service-rich community designed to support residents for generations to come. 

Timeline

1. June 2024
   Disposition application for 46 remaining public housing units submitted to HUD.
2. July 2024
   Demolition and construction commenced on the first 275 units
3. Early 2025
   Tenant relocation is estimated to start in early 2025.
4. Spring 2026
   Completion of the 3 buildings, totaling 275 units, is estimated for Spring 2026.
5. Summer 2026
   Demolition and construction of the remaining 225 units is estimated to begin in mind-2026.

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