Brownsville, Texas Awarded Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant

Brownsville, Texas is one of ten communities to receive a Choice Neighborhoods (CN) Planning grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Camiros is proud to have served the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville (HACB) as grant writer and will be continuing as Planning Coordinator for the CN process. We are looking forward to collaborating with local residents, HACB, and other stakeholders in creating community connections while improving the Buena Vida neighborhood.

Read more: “HACB lands major grant, eyes $34 million in possible funds”

The target site for the planning grant is the Buena Vida Development, located within the larger Buena Vida community, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Brownsville. The Buena Vida Development is severely distressed and requires significant rehabilitation. As with all CN plans, this issue is one of many that will be addressed through the planning process. Building off of previous planning efforts, the CN Plan will outline initiatives that improve the quality of the Buena Vida neighborhood and lives of its residents.

This project is one of many examples of Camiros’ involvement in Choice Neighborhoods planning. Learn more about our Choice Neighborhoods work HERE.