Community Development Block Grant
The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is “the development of strong urban communities” accomplished “by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities.” While the benefits of such activities can be derived by virtually any citizen of the City, either directly or indirectly, the focus of the program is “principally for low- and moderate-income persons.”
The National Objectives:
- Benefit to low- and moderate-income families;
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of deteriorated neighborhoods, referred to as slum and blighted areas;
- Meet an urgent need.
Target Areas 2004-2009
Under the Lubbock City Council‘s guidance, the Community Development Department takes a concentrated approach to community revitalization. By choosing small areas in which to concentrate programs, success will be realized sooner. HUD considers Block Group areas eligible if over 51 percent of their population is below 80 percent of the median income for the City of Lubbock. Areas, which are eligible under this definition, are considered for targeting. Needs and conditions of all eligible neighborhoods are evaluated in the process. Target areas are chosen through a process that coordinates recommendations of Community Development, Services Board members, neighborhood associations, citizens, and the City Council.
Target Area 1
Alcove Avenue, 4th Street, Upland Avenue, 34th Street
Target Area 2
Milwaukee, 19th Street, Loop 289 West, 34th Street, Kewanee, 28th Street
Target Area 3
Slide, 34th Street, Utica, 39th Street
Target Area 4
Utica, 42nd Street, Quaker, 50th Street
Target Area 5
Birch, Kent, Martin Luther King, North Loop 289
Alcove Avenue, 4th Street, Upland Avenue, 34th Street
Target Area 2
Milwaukee, 19th Street, Loop 289 West, 34th Street, Kewanee, 28th Street
Target Area 3
Slide, 34th Street, Utica, 39th Street
Target Area 4
Utica, 42nd Street, Quaker, 50th Street
Target Area 5
Birch, Kent, Martin Luther King, North Loop 289
Target Area 6
Martin Luther King, Auburn, Zenith, Parkway
Target Area 7
Parkway, Idalou Rd, 4th Street
Target Area 8
Idalou Road, Loop 289 East, East 19th Street
Target Area 9
East 19th Street, Loop 289 East, Southeast Drive, Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King, Auburn, Zenith, Parkway
Target Area 7
Parkway, Idalou Rd, 4th Street
Target Area 8
Idalou Road, Loop 289 East, East 19th Street
Target Area 9
East 19th Street, Loop 289 East, Southeast Drive, Martin Luther King
