University Place

Caleb begin its quest to build affordable single-family housing beginning in 2000. In 2001, they have enhanced this process by announcing University Place as an area to begin a revitalization plan. University Place is the subdivision which most people call the “Avenues” just outside the north gate of Southern University.

This plan began in March with a Fix-Up Campaign on a house located on Avenue D. This campaign was supported by contribution made by the Home Depot, Sherwin Williams Paint, Mid City Redevelopment, Hibernia National Bank and volunteer labor by Omega Psi Phi.

In addition, Caleb has purchased lots on Avenue D, Avenue E and Blount Road. They have developed two houses on Blount and is completing another on Avenue D. Under this plan, they will develop 12 new houses, conduct four Fix-Up Campaign and work toward creating and strengthening the Neighborhood Association.

Financial support for this project is provided through Whitney CDC, Bank One CDC, LISC, Urban Land and Fannie Mae Corporation.