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The state of housing is going downhill in Asylum Hill, with most units not following housing codes. Code enforcement won't work alone; more home ownership and care for property is needed. Residents suggest higher fines for code violations and…

A new property on Marshall St emerges. This is a 9-story elderly home that adhered to requirements for elderly housing and expects subsidy to pay the bills. Asylum Hill has a high percentage of Elderly people, so this is expected to be a success.

A frustrated resident called the AH office with her housing complains that were never heard. Despite AHI's efforts for neighborhood improvement, there remain a number of unaddressed problems. The article urges residents to join groups and expand…

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.

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.

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.

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

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…

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…

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.