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  • Collection: Asylum Hill Ink

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AH, residents have had a series of meetings where they came up with a range of issues to prioritize. This includes problems of housing and tenancy that will be addressed by working to develop social functions, make home improvements, and educate…

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Asylum Hill Inc. sponsors a "rental data bank" that provides monthly information on rating, size, price, parking, and location for apartments available.

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A new group called "Asylum Hill People" is formed and consists of residents who are dedicated to neighborhood improvements.

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A beautification campaign is being promoted by residents and homeowners. This includes special refuse collections, extra street sweeping, housing code enforcement, and building repair efforts.

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Meisha Kreisberg of Sigourney Square and Vice President of Hartford Neighborhood Housing Services (HNHS) expresses satisfaction with the potential re-funding of several programs through the Community Development Act (CDA). The discussed programs…

Twenty tenants of 48-50 Forest Street met with representatives from the Hartford Capital Fund, building owners, and Invest Management Company (IMG) to address security, health, and maintenance concerns. The tenants had previously outlined their…

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Two residents go before the City's Fair Rent Commission to protest rent rates being requested by their landlord.

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UCONN students conduct a housing survey on residents, asking them about home safety, conditions, and other resident concerns. Asylum Hill plans to devise action plans based on this data.

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The Organization AHI is working on objectives and plans for the upcoming year. The section also mention the formation of the resident group Asylum Hill People.

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Public Safety is a rising issue amongst residents in Asylum Hill. Scooter and foot patrols have been announced, while street lights have been proposed. In addition, K-9s are being added to gaurd training.
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