Last year Urban Pathways implemented a "housing first" approach throughout our outreach and drop in
center programs. Our goal is to insure single adults move rapidly and directly into housing from the
street. To ensure that clients who become stable and are ready for housing have a place to live and
to support the City's plan to reduce chronic homelessness by two-thirds, we established a goal of developing 200
new units of supportive housing. Over the past 12 months, UP has worked aggressively to fulfill this
goal – and we are pleased to report that 201 units will be in development by the end of 2008. In the
first quarter of 2008, we will break ground on Hughes House, a 55-unit residence in the South Bronx.
In addition, we are currently conducting site searches for two additional 60-unit residences and a 26-apartment
scattered-site program.
Residence Four (temporary name)
On March 22nd, UP received a set-aside (bed commitment) from the NYS Office of Mental Health to develop a
60-unit residence. The residence will house 100% chronic street homeless adults who are seriously and
persistently mentally ill. UP is currently conducting a site search for an appropriate vacant lot to
house the project.
Time Line
Site control and purchase by June 2008
Architectural drawings finalized by September 2009
Construction to begin by March 2010
Residence Five (temporary name)
On October 8th, UP received a set-aside (bed commitment) from the NYC Department of Hygiene and Mental Health
to develop a 60-unit residence. The residence will house 100% chronic street homeless adults who are
seriously and persistently mentally ill. UP is currently conducting a site search for an appropriate
vacant lot to house the project.
Time Line
Site control and purchase by June 2008
Architectural drawings finalized by September 2009
