URBAN

closed

The proposed project includes: (a) the purchase of vacant lots for new housing; (b) the provision of home improvement loans and construction of houses for rental to low-income elderly residents and for sale to low- and moderate-income households; (c) the improvement of sanitary and safety conditions by the purchase of equipment and vehicles, improvements in traffic regulation, and the construction of drainage and fire wells; (d) the construction of a new community center, improvements of existing public and private facilities, and additional staff for public services; (e) the funding of the project implementation unit and related technical assistance; and (f) the strengthening of the capability of The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation to promote industrial investment and to develop and manage industrial space.