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Special Needs Assistance Program Accepting Applicants

The University District Development Corporation (UDDC) is accepting requests from eligible homeowners in the University District interested in participating in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas’ Special Needs Assistance Program (“SNAP”). SNAP funds provide up to $5,000 toward minor repair costs for homeowners age 55 or older or those having a documented disability and income of 80 percent or below the median income for the area. The median income for University District homeowners is $33,150 (1-person), $37,850 (2-people), $42,600 (family of three), $47,300 (family of four).

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas’ region includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and New Mexico. During this round of funding each local member bank can receive up to $45,000 for rehabilitation grants, and the Dallas region has a total of $750,000 to award on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The UDDC partners with local member banks and makes funds available to homeowners in the University District. Homeowners receiving the grant must stay in their home for five years for the loan to be fully forgiven. This is the UDDC's second year to participate in SNAP and third year the FHLB has funded the program. Several University District homeowners benefited last year.

For more information contact Barrett Allen at 501-683-7361 or blallen@ualr.edu.

Broadmoor Christmas Decoration Contest Winners

Our traditional Broadmoor Christmas Decoration Contest is showing real results in the neighborhood. During the 2010 season we had more houses decorated than ever before.

A group of enthusiastic volunteers made the rounds the week before Christmas for the very difficult task of deciding the best of all the nicely decorated homes.

The winners:

First Place--10 Barbara Drive
Second Place--5 Glenmere
Third Place--2205 Ridge Park Drive
Third Place--44 Rosemont Drive
Honorable Mention--2207 Ridge Park Drive

Thanks to all the Broadmoor residents who decorated this year. We expect 2011 to be even better!

UALR Radio "Broadcasting from the University District"

One of the often-heard suggestions in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) University District planning and steering process has been that we "brand" the area surrounding the campus. One method mentioned is having the UALR radio stations, KLRE (90.5 FM) and KUAR (89.1 FM), announce that they are broadcasting from the University District.

If you have been listening to either station lately, you will have noticed that they both mention the University District! The classical music station, KLRE, began some time ago, and the news and music station, KUAR, started using the tagline in the past few weeks.

Broadmoor is excited about the University District effort, and we thank all our partners, especially UALR, in the effort.

Untapping kinetic energy - civic potential under the surface

Safegrowth, a blog about interesting urban issues, has a recent post that may be of interest to those trying to make our community stronger. See the post here.

Neighborhood Board Meeting this Thursday

The Broadmoor Neighborhood Board will meet on Thursday, January 6 at 7:00 in the Clubhouse at 19 1/2 Belmont Drive.

All are welcome to attend.

University District Board Vacancy

The University District Development Corporation is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors.

Currently we have two Broadmoor Board Members serving on the Board of the UDDC.

The link is below for details of the scope of the University District Partnership and the UDDC

University District website.   

Please send resumes or letters of interest to:

Liz(AT)LizMackenzie.com