Chattanooga Housing Authority
Physical Needs Assessment
Client:
Chattanooga Housing Authority
505 W. Martin Luther King
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Attn. Mark Straub, Development Director
(423) 752-4189
Project Assignment:
Prepare a Physical Needs Assessment for three public housing developments consisting of 535 units in 193 buildings. Work included preparation of: Physical Needs Assessment (PNA).
Assignment Details:
The purpose was to prepare a PNA to help the CHA determine what was needed to provide quality affordable housing for the next 20 years. Also, the CHA used the PNA reports as a component for leveraged capital financing.
CHS began the process by meeting with executive staff to understand their concerns and objectives.
PNA: CHS conducted thorough development and unit assessments which included:
- Inspection of 100% of each development site.
- Inspection of 100% of the exterior of each building.
- Inspection of 20-30% of the dwelling units.
- Assessment of Section 504 (HC) compliance.
- Review of environmental reports.
- Evaluation of infrastructure and mechanical systems.
Executive Summary: CHS prepared an executive summary of the findings and recommendations. This document was shared with the CHA Executive Staff, HUD, residents, and government officials. |
