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Project Title: Planning for Redevelopment: Resident Relocation, Operational Strategy, and Design Preparation for Easton Housing Authority

Easton Housing Authority (EHA)

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Project Title Planning for Redevelopment: Resident Relocation, Operational Strategy, and Design Preparation for Easton Housing Authority
Project Topics Economic Development, Work and Occupations Operations Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Public Administration Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research, Analysis, Evaluation Strategic Planning Urban Planning
Skills & Expertise ArcGIS Community housing Microsoft project spatial Stakeholder Urban zoning
Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity
Easton Housing Authority (EHA) is preparing to undertake a major redevelopment project involving the demolition and replacement of a deteriorating high-rise public housing site. The initiative also includes the construction of new public housing units and the design of a consolidated headquarters for staff and board operations. With plans already underway to relocate current residents to a new property elsewhere in the city, EHA seeks a strategic planning team to support the groundwork necessary for a successful redevelopment that centers resident needs, improves service delivery, and aligns with Easton’s zoning and infrastructure goals.
Project Synopsis: Activities/Actions Required
  1. Conduct a case study analysis of similar public housing redevelopment efforts, particularly those involving high-rise deconstruction and new mixed-use or consolidated facilities.
  2. Develop a resident relocation planning framework, incorporating best practices in equitable transitions, service continuity, and tenant engagement.
  3. Outline operational and design requirements for a new headquarters and boardroom that consolidate staff and services while offering a dignified and accessible resident experience.
  4. Engage relevant stakeholders—including city officials, zoning authorities, residents, and community organizations—to gather input and align with Easton’s long-term planning goals.
  5. Deliver a phased redevelopment strategy that includes relocation logistics, city engagement processes, programmatic needs, and architectural pre-requisites. 
Project Synopsis: Expected Results
  • A relocation plan that is equitable, feasible, and aligned with resident needs and HUD expectations.
  • A clear operational and spatial needs assessment for a new headquarters that supports EHA’s long-term mission.
  • Stakeholder feedback and engagement summaries demonstrating collaborative planning.
  • A proposed timeline, governance structure, and action plan for pre-development and design preparation.
  • Documentation that can be handed off to architects, funders, and the city to expedite redevelopment. 

Project Timeline

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Program Kickoff

 Sep 12 2025 Event

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