Carver Park Redevelopment

Guiding CMHA through a new HUD redevelopment program

Bowen led architecture and engineering for renovations to CMHA’s Carver Park Estates, compliant with the new HUD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. R. L. Bowen Construction Management teamed with John G. Johnson Construction Company to serve as CM at Risk.

The project began with full assessments of site, units, and systems and recommendations for how to improve their life for 20 years. Interior renovations of these multi-family units include modification of doors, painting, and flooring. Exterior improvements include siding repair, roof work, and masonry tuck-pointing. The project also includes furnaces, plumbing, electrical, and security system upgrades throughout.

Unique features of the HUD RAD funding process include:

• Helping CMHA receive financing from Red Capital
• Conforming to stringent design guidelines to meet RAD standards.
• Designing to Green Communities guidelines.
• Renovating at least 5% of units to meet Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).
• Submitting drawings for Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) review.
• Helping CMHA throughout the funding and approval process.