On May 4, 2006 the Housing Authority announced it had been granted permission by HUD to begin demolition of Phase 1 of Jacob Price Homes.  Phase 1 consists of 24 apartments in 3 separate buildings on the northern boundary of the site (Robbins Street).  The building demolition began in November of 2006.  Approval to proceed with the demolition of phases 2-5 of Jacob Price Homes was received from HUD on May 21, 2008.  See the site map below for additional details on the demolition timeframe.

Click here to read a fact sheet about the Jacob Price Homes community

Crowd attending a press release on May 4, 2008 at Jacob Price Homes

Housing Authority Commissioner Tony Milburn and Mayor Butch Callery announce HUD approval of Jacob Price Homes demolition plans

Mayor Butch Callery announces a $24 million dollar Eastside neighborhood revitalization effort that commences with the demolition of Jacob Price Homes

Steve Smith from The Model Group, a Cincinnati based development firm, answers questions about the scattered site replacement housing to be built for Jacob Price Homes residents

Jacob Price Homes originally consisted of 163 conventional housing apartments varying from 1 to 3 bedrooms.  The apartments are located within a 6 acre "super block" typical of initial public housing complexes built in the 1930's.  Demolition of the remaining site will take place in 4 phases over the next several years.  In accordance with HUD guidelines, the Housing Authority will provide other apartments for residents living in buildings scheduled for demolition.  Questions related to the demolition process and relocation will be posted on the FAQ page of this website.

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