News from the University District

UDDC Renovating 2 Cottages on Harrison

The University District Development Corp. is substantially rehabilitating two brick cottages on Harrison Street. The houses will be for sale to first-time home buyers. Applicants must be at or below 80 percent of Median Family Income and not have owned a home in three years. Qualified applicants are eligible for subsidies to assist in making the houses affordable. The UDDC will be showing both houses to prospective purchasers within a few weeks. Contact the UDDC for more information.

Homes Improving Through SNAP Program

With funding from the Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board in Dallas, the UDDC has improved (11) houses for elderly and disadvantaged homeowners this year. Local banks (partnering with the UDDC) include (Bank of the Ozarks and Centennial Bank). Grants are made on a first come, first served competitive basis. The UDDC has repaired (34) houses through the program over the past three years.

Seniors’ Network Begins

AARP Arkansas and the University District Partnership are organizing a seniors’ network. AARP chose the University District for its community presence program. The project emphasizes walkability/improving fitness, reducing isolation, and improving public safety and security for seniors. A steering committee with AARP team members and University District residents is meeting monthly to shape the initiative and plan events and activities. The first AARP-sponsored event for UD seniors will be a reception and the UALR opera, “Into the Woods,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Ticket reservations are required. Contact the UDP for more information.

University District Partnership
2801 S. University - Bailey Center
Little Rock, AR 72204
501.683.7356