Press Releases
Date: December 11, 2002
Release Date: Immediately
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Reba V. Hicks
Public Information Officer
(856) 968-2748
"THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CAMDEN (HACC) CELEBRATES
1ST PHASE OF BALDWIN'S RUN"
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Carpenter Hill
The Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC) in partnership
with the St. Joseph's Carpenter Society as part of the Baldwin's
Run (formerly Westfield Acres) project will celebrate a Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony on Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 302 N. 32nd Street, Camden,
New Jersey 08105.
Since the awarding of $35 million dollars announced July 26, 2000
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Authority
has been moving forward in its plans of constructing newness, growth,
hope and more housing opportunities to the residents of Camden City.
Through the rental opportunities provided through Carpenter Hill,
residents are very eager to move into the first phase of Baldwin's
Run.
A total of 49 units are completed within Carpenter Hill. Each
unit consists of three bedrooms with 1.5 baths with the exception
of 4 handicapped units, consisting of 2 bedrooms. There is off street
parking, security systems, central air, washer dryer hook-ups, outdoor
storage and fenced backyards. A total of 30 units are public housing
units. "All former residents of Westfield Acres were also mailed
rental housing applications", stated Dr. Maria Marquez, Executive
Director.
Formerly Westfield Acres known for its drug infestation, now "Recaptures
the heart of the Community" with the replacement and renaming
to Baldwin's Run.
Thus begins a renewed sense of pride and dignity to a once down
trodden neighborhood. It is anticipated by early next year (2003)
to see residents moving onto the Baldwin's Run Property.
Besides the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and
the HACC our partners include the Department of Community Affairs,
NJ Housing and Mortgage and Finance Agency, St. Joseph's Carpenter
Society, The City of Camden, as well as a large number of community
groups and service providers. Developers for the Baldwin's Run project
are Pennrose Properties, Inc. in partnership with St. Joseph's Carpenter
Society.
Dr. Maria Marquez, Executive Director, stated, "We are very
pleased in joining forces with our partners, community and residents
as we celebrate the first phase of Baldwin's Run."