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  • 110 Units of senior housing opened in Phase I; the Retreat at Renaissance. Phase II, The Residences at Renaissance, included 74 units of mixed-income housing. An additional 150 mixed-income family units are under construction as part of Phase III.
  • $30 million Funding through voter-approved bonds to complete construction of a new Pre K–8 school by 2017.
  • 15,150 Square foot John T. Crawford Renaissance Center was built to house a fitness center, pool, classrooms, computer lab, laundry, and a cafe. The LEED certified building also houses RWCI's offices.

Maximizing the Impact for Children and Families

Programming will include wraparound services such as health, afterschool, academic support, recreation, and job training programs.

A Renaissance in Charlotte

Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) is driving a collaborative approach to holistic community redevelopment. The initiatives focuses on multiple critical factors, including mixed-income housing, educational opportunities, youth and adult development programs, health and wellness services, and commercial investment.

The Essentials to Success

The redevelopment of Boulevard Homes provides the neighborhood the opportunity to benefit from a holistic community development effort. The Renaissance West Community Initiative is working to ensure children and families in this community have the resources they need to be successful, including a premier educational village.

Education is the Centerpiece

The newly constructed school will serve as a centerpiece for the community, and integrate wraparound services, such as health care and academic enrichment programs. As a community school, the facility will be open extended hours and provide additional services, programs, and community activities.