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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…

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 first annual accountability session discusses housing and tenancy. Specifically, a full-time person has been assigned to implement programs that include strict housing code enforcements, repairs and rehabilitation, and individual assistance to…

The 9-story elderly housing opens after a 3-month delay. This high-demand apartment has 20 vacancies left, and requires tenants to be older than 62. It features multiple accessible features and obeys housing codes.

Residents who face home security problems form a Tenants Association that will serve as a liaison between residents and the building's management. They called public meetings to establish priorities to discuss and even proposed possible…

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.

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

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…

Residents in Dauntless Lane who previously formed a tenant association have made improvements that they promised. Street lights have been implemented, management has added locks on doors and windows and high chain-link fences have been put up.

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…