Do you live in the Old South End?
The heart of Toledo lies in its vibrant and unique neighborhoods, each with its own distinct story. We’d like to hear yours—how you feel about your neighborhood, what makes it special, and how you connect with it.
The Old South End NRSA is located on the south side of Toledo, bounded by the Anthony Wayne Trail, the Maumee River, and an I-75. The neighborhood is bisected by Broadway, a major urban thoroughfare lined with commercial, institutional, and residential land uses.
Our mission is to transform the Old South End neighborhood into a thriving, self-sufficient neighborhood through collaborative efforts and sustainable development.
Framework
Economic and Workforce Development
Job Creation: Create or retain 20 jobs through assistance to small businesses and microenterprises.
Business Support: Support 10 minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses in the commercial corridors.
Commercial Vibrancy: Create 7 new business spaces through the Vibrancy Initiative.
Workforce Development: Train, hire, and retain 65 weatherization technicians and 70 lead workers through the Toledo Healthy Homes Training Center.
Neighborhood Improvement
Infrastructure Improvements: Improve infrastructure in the commercial corridor with $7.8 million in funding.
Public Services: Increase public services through two community-based development organizations.
Demolition of Unsafe Structures: Demolish 23 unsafe structures and start a code enforcement receivership pilot.
Capacity Building: Begin a Neighborhood Capacity Building Institute to train 5 community leaders and identify one CBDO in the NRSA.
Affordable Housing
Increase Housing Supply: Develop 35 new affordable housing units.
Improve Housing Quality: Repair 80 owner-occupied single-family houses and provide lead-paint abatement and weatherization assistance for 20 homes.
Rehabilitate Vacant Properties: Acquire and rehabilitate 15 vacant properties for homebuying and rental.
Homeownership Opportunities: Convert 20 low-income housing tax credit rentals into homeowner units.
Roof Repairs: Repair 50 roofs in the neighborhood.