Reinvesting in Edgewood Commons
Hope springs to life as the future of Edgewood Commons (formerly Edgewood Terrace) develops over the course of the next five years with CPDC’s renovation plans. Below you can read a bit of history about the Edgewood community, the exciting new changes occurring, and learn about the many ways CPDC is helping Edgewood residents and partners grow and thrive.
Join us in this special journey as we create a mixed income community that is open, vibrant, and engaged!
The Man Behind Our Mission
Learn more about our Founder Eugene Ford and his vision for the Edgewood community which has spanned generations of residents.
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Open
Vibrant
Engaged
Media Resources
OPEN
The Edgewood Campus Today
In this section, you can browse our community buildings at Edgewood Commons, learn more about these vibrant properties and see our plans for the future.
Edgewood Commons I
The Vantage and The Parke
292 Units
Purchased 1994
Edgewood Commons II
Edgewood Gardens
42 Units
Purchased 1999
Edgewood Commons III
The View (Seniors)
200 Units
Purchased 2001
Edgewood Commons IV
The Vista
258 Units
Purchased 2001
The Concept
- Remove barriers and connect the campus
- Create visibly pleasant open space
- Create places people want to use
- Provide more play space
- Improved security and lighting
- Brighter, contemporary common areas
The Next Five Years
Edgewood Commons IV
Summer to December 2014
Edgewood Commons I
Fall 2014 to Spring 2016
Edgewood Commons III
2017 refinance and renovation
Edgewood Commons IV
2018 refinance and bigger renovation (may include Edgewood II)
Edgewood Commons V
2018 Potential new construction
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Vibrant
Our Edgewood Events
Creating a Healthy Mixed Income Community
Very low income
Renew HUD project-based rental assistance contract for 20 years
Low income
Use tax credits to preserve affordability for low income residents for 30 years (up to 60% AMI)
Moderate income
Maintain housing for households who might otherwise be priced out of the neighborhood (up to 80% AMI at both Edgewood Commons I and Edgewood Commons IV)
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Engaged
The ONE Edgewood Network
What is our hypothesis?
IF residents connect to each other and CPDC staff in stronger and mutually supportive relationships THEN there is increased capacity for shared responsibility for quality of life
What is the ONE Edgewood Network?
Intentional spaces, practices, and opportunities for mutual exchange, supportive relationships, and collaborative action
A network of residents that connects neighbors to create:
- Higher quality of life
- Greater and deeper sense of community through shared resources and mutual support
Why a network?
It is a more open form designed to facilitate multiple paths to collective value. It draws energy from the contribution of the “best stuff” from multiple parties.
How do we measure progress?
What early indicators of progress are we focusing on?
- Increased participation and quality of interactions at Network Nights
- More resident led initiatives
- Increased number of self-directed action steps from residents to improve the physical and social environment
- Number of residents/property management staff reporting inclusive attitudes and respect between residents, CPDC, and property management
- Increased number of events
Current & Future Initiatives
There are a range of activities and events at Edgewood Commons including:
- Monthly network nights (marketplace & table topics)
- Community chats
- Indoor and outdoor hydroponic gardens
- Mutual support circles
- Resident led initiatives
- Flea markets
- Crochet and knitting workshops
- Movie nights
- Holiday events
- Music in the garden
- Mural arts project
- Latino family outreach
Media Resources
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Edgewood Commons News
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