Increasing homeownership, decreasing crime aim of Wellington Heights revitalization project

Article from: KWWL.com

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) — Since the 2008 floods devastated neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids’ more than 100 homes have been revitalized through a partnership with Four Oaks and the Affordable Housing Network.

The goal of the project is to increase home ownership in the neighborhood and breathe new life into the Wellington Heights area.

The neighborhood was identified to be too dense and property values too low by the city, as so many single-family homes were turned into multiple rental units…

 

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