Current Projects & Ongoing Programs/Projects

Active Projects List - January 31, 2012

Alberta - Samford Street Housing Project

Project funds will be utilized to improve the Samford Street community as follows: 1) rehabilitate 12 owner-occupied units, rehabilitation of 10 investor-owned units, and substantial reconstruction of 4 owner-occupied units benefiting a total of 72 low-and moderate-income persons; 2) demolish and clear 2 dilapitated structures; 3)install 1500 linear feet of 5' sidewalks; 4) install 1180 linear feet of curb gutter, re-grading of 2460 linear feet of roadside ditches which will improve storm drainage; and, 5) connect 5 units to public sewer and 1 unit to public water. Project activites will benefit 84 persons, 72 of whom are low-and moderate-income.


Boydton - Hull Street Housing Improvement Project

This is a two-phase project to bring much needed residential and infrastructure improvements to sections of the Town of Boydton. More information...
 

Brunswick County Urgent Needs Project

This project aims to provide assistance for a number of households that were damaged or destroyed by tornadoes in April of 2008. Twenty low-and-moderate income persons will benefit from the project.

Chase City - West Fifth Street Housing Rehabilitation Project

Project activities include rehabilitation of 10 owner-occupied & 3 investor-owned housing units, substantial reconstruction of 5 owner-occupied units, and demolition of 2 vacant structures. The project also includes repair and replacement of sidewalks and curbing as well as clean-up of debris and trash.

 

Chase City - West Fourth Street Community Improvement Project

Rehabilitation of 14 owner-occupied (9 rehabilitations, 5 substantial reconstructions), & 7 investor-owned units. Project also includes demolition of 2 vacant units and the installation and replacment of water lines, sewer lines, and storm water structures.

 

Chase City - West Third Street Community Improvement Project

Funds used to study the housing and community needs of West Third Street in Chase City.


Clarksville Southwest Downtown Community Improvement Project

Housing rehabilitation in the Market, Carolina, Seventh, Eighth, and Nineth Street area of Clarksville. Project funds will be utilized to rehab 5 owner-occupied units and 8 renter-occupied units benefitting 35 LMI persons. Project funds will also be used to demolish two abandoned structures, replace 1990 linear feet of sewer line, repair sidewalks, install curb and gutter, and install storm sewer.

Halifax County Needs Assessment

Project to identify potential CDBG eligible housing projects in Halifax County and prepare a Strategic Housing Study. Staff used GIS data and local knowledge to identify areas of housing need, and visited many areas to obtain housing inventory and collect GPS data for analysis and inclusion in the Study.

Harden Manufacturing

Funds to purchase and renovate Harden Manufacturing Building near La Crosse. More information...
 

La Crosse Hotel Renovation Project

Renovate basement & first floor of the former La Crosse Hotel to be utilized as a trailhead facility, visitor information center, transportation museum and as rail passenger station for future Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR). Renovation plans complete.

Mary Bethune Government Complex Energy Project

Energy efficiency project at the center in the Town of Halifax. More information...

Mecklenburg County Landfill Energy Project

Project to capture methane gasses at the old landfill. More information...

Pine Height I Housing Improvement Planning Grant

Residential area west of the Town of Halifax that consists of 25 homes. More information...
 

Southside PDC Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2011 Update

Updating the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan that was created by the SPDC in 2005 for the region, as required by FEMA. More information...

South Boston Landfill Energy Project

Reduction and capture of methane and greenhouse gases at the South Boston Landfill. More information....

Tobacco Heritage Trail: Turntable Park & Outdoor Center

Administration of funding to provide for engineering, design, & environmental assessment services for a site to serve as a trailhead facility and an "Outdoor Center" to provide bike livery and other trail support businesses to serve the Tobacco Heritage Trail

 

Ongoing SPDC Programs

 

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

 

Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation Program

 

GIS & GPS Mapping & Cartography Projects

 

Lake Country Development Corporation