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A chief concern for some leaders: If families become homeless, it will put pressure on city resources and the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care's shelter system which already faces capacity issues.
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Richmond’s housing authority says it’s found ways to help public housing tenants deal with back rent, and to help others who want to buy their own places.
The project's first 68 units are slated for completion next March, while a second phase of 72 units is scheduled to start by this fall and finish late next year.
Some Richmond city officials and housing advocates are sounding the alarm about what they've noticed to be an increase in evictions in public housing neighborhoods.
Of the roughly 208 residents who were relocated for the demolition, Nesmith said only about 20-25 former residents will return and live in the new units.
Along with new resources for mental health and job training services, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is bringing back security in each of its housing communities.