Item 5: Pleasant Hill Collaborative Block 1618 Project — original pdf

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Block16 & 18 PRESERVING OUR PAST. SHAPING OUR FUTURE. FOR CITY OF AUSTIN AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION PRESENTED BY PLEASANT HILL COLLABORATIVE Who We Are Coalition of creatives, developers, architects, consultants, and community members Selected by the City of Austin to legacy build East 11th’s Block 16 & 18 corridor Mission: Legacy building through culture, equity, place Why This Matters East 11th is more than a street — it’s a story of resilience, innovation, and Black excellence. But gentrification, displacement, and disinvestment threaten that legacy. We see an opportunity to: Reclaim space Build generational wealth Create a cultural home for our community The Block 16 & 18 Project A multi-year plan for a vibrant cultural corridor, featuring: Affordable housing for residents Black-owned restaurants & retail Central cultural hub for art, history, and performance Community parking garage Public plazas & gathering spaces Cultural & Economic Impact TH E. 11 = CULTURAL DESTINATION EMPOWERING OWNERSHIP JOB & CAREER PATHWAYS COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATION Community- Informed Four guiding principles: 1.Cultural Preservation 2.Economic Equity 3.Intergenerational Leadership 4.Shared Stewardship Stakeholder Work Group Placemaking Opportunities Cultural Organizations Partnerships Neighborhood Association Meetings Press and Media Outreach How AARAC Can Support Champion the project as a model for urban development Advocate for City Council support and funding Partner on cultural programming for the future hub Help amplify this vision to broader Austin Let’s Continue Legacy Building in the District! pleasanthillcollaborative@gmail.com