HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
Sutton Homes has faced major challenges.  The 242-unit multi-family public housing community was built in 1952 on San Antonio’s East side.  Residents were isolated by outdated structures, confining site plans and architecture, and bounded by an interstate highway to the north and a major railroad track system to the south and constant utility infrastructure and building settlement over the years had caused significant structure damage to the development.

MASTER REVITALIZATION
The proposed revitalization plan for the 28.5 acre site calls for demolition of the 242 Public Housing units and its re-construction in three phases. The proposed redevelopment will transform the site that formerly housed only very low-income families into a new, vibrant, mixed-income, mixed-use community. Phase I & II of the project will consist of residential units while Phase III is being reserved for a commercial component.

Additionally, the property will feature a new clubhouse for all residents complete with a business center, fitness center, laundry facility, swimming pool and resident services. Green space has been planned to promote community and will include playgrounds and recreational space. The site will also include limited access gates with on site courtesy patrols.  

The project is 17% complete as of February 8, 2010.  Estimated completion date is late December 2010. 

2010

PHASE I: 194 MIXED-INCOME UNITS
194 Total Units
49 Public Housing; 137 Affordable; 8 Market
Total Development Costs - $24,363,536
RHF Funding - $5,216,000
NSP Funding- $1,500,000
Equity (Tax Credits)- $11,700,000
Co-Developer – Franklin Development
General Contractor – Franklin Construction
Architect – RPGA Design Group, Inc.

September-December 2009 – Formal demolition Complete)
- Demolition began with Leasing Office
- Worked to preserve five wall murals
December 2009 – Begin Construction
- Ground Breaking Ceremony – December 15, 2009
July 2010 – Begin Pre-Leasing
- Notification & Pre-application to former public housing residents
July 2010 – Lottery of Public Housing Units
- Lottery established priority of Public Housing applications
August 2010 – Leasing office/Clubhouse and Bldg. #1 complete
- Begin Leasing
December 2010 – Planned Construction - Completion/Grand Opening Ceremony
June 2011- Complete Lease-up

Ceiling fans
Cable and telephone hookups
Washer/dryer hook-ups
Dishwashers
Range/oven
Refrigerator
Microwave
Garbage disposal
Central air/central heat

Central park/green space
Business Center
Community Room
Playground
Visitor and resident parking
Club house/leasing office
Swimming pool
Health/fitness club
Laundry facilities
Garages/ covered parking
Adult/ children’s social services