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Size of Housing Projects for Persons with Disabilities

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A recent congressionally mandated evaluation of Section
811 and 202 housing programs suggests that project size
does not strongly influence either costs or service
availability. The study finds that size plays a lesser
role in project satisfaction than meeting disabled
residents' needs, preferences, and requirements for
supportive services.

Researchers collected data on housing and services by
speaking with state policymakers, interviewing project
sponsors, making site visits to 50 projects in 10
metropolitan areas, and interviewing residents.
Researchers found that priorities for these projects
include locations in safe, desirable residential or mixed
residential and commercial neighborhoods; an emphasis on
independent living; use of community-based support
services in lieu of onsite provision; and good
relationships with local neighbors and businesses.
Physical appearance of a project, including size, is a
significant factor in local acceptance. A project that
blends into the neighborhood is desirable.

This evaluation underscores the importance of flexibility
in project size, given cost and service accessibility; a
project design that maximizes independence, privacy, and
interdependence of residents with community; and a need
for further cost analyses and financing mechanisms to
expand affordable housing for the disabled. The full
report, "Implications of Project Size in Section 811 and
Section 202 Assisted Projects for Persons with
Disabilities," is available as a free download at
https://www.huduser.gov/portal/publications/pubasst/sec811-202.html
or in printed form for a nominal charge by calling
1-800-245-2691.

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