Housing Development Corporation - HDC

Making Home Ownership Affordable with the SMC Housing Initiative

In January 2020, the Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (HDC) launched the Small and Medium Contractors (SMC) Housing Initiative to provide more housing opportunities for individuals and families on the public housing database who earn less than $9000 per month. #HDC #SMCHousingInitiative #affordablehousing Ministry of Communications Trinidad and Tobago news.gov.tt Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago TTT Live Online Penny Beckles Adrian Leonce Dr Keith Rowley

EMERGENCY MITIGATION WORK IN OROPUNE GARDENS On Tuesday September 01, many areas in east and central Trinidad experienced inclement weather. At our Oropune Gardens community , the embankment in the vicinity of the flap gate started to erode and the water began flowing into the community. As soon as this was discovered, the HDC immediately sent a contractor to rebuild the embankment and conduct additional concrete work to further strengthen the embankment. These works began last evening and will continue today. It is our hope that these works will be completed by Friday afternoon, once there isn't additional rainfall. The HDC will continue to mitigate solutions in our most vulnerable communities to minimise the threat to life, livelihood and property. @Penny Beckles Adrian Leonce Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Communications Trinidad and Tobago news.gov.tt #HDC #BuildingHomes #strengtheningcommunities

Contemporary Housing Designs In 2016, the HDC introduced new housing prototypes and designs which incorporate the needs of the diverse families on the public housing database. With these designs, there is greater emphasis on flexible open floor plans and private outdoor spaces so that our homeowners can enjoy our Caribbean climate and a classic aesthetic. #HDC #ContemporaryHousingDesigns #BuildingHomes #StrengtheningCommunities Ministry of Communications Trinidad and Tobago news.gov.tt TTT Live Online Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Penny Beckles Adrian Leonce Dr Keith Rowley TTMF Home Smart

Stalled to Completion - Real Spring Housing Community

Stalled to Completion - Real Spring Housing Community In mid 2017, the HDC assumed the responsibility for the Real Spring Housing Development which was stalled and left unattended for over seven years. Since the resumption of work, all single family and townhouse units have been completed and distributed. After the two month Covid-19 restrictions, work continued on one of the four apartment buildings in June 2020. Work will continue on the remaining apartments during the course of the year. Special Thanks to: Mode Alive Trading Ministry of Communications Trinidad and Tobago news.gov.tt TTT Live Online Penny Beckles Adrian Leonce #HDC #buildinghomes #strengtheningcommunities

HDC and First Citizens partner to construct play park

HDC and First Citizens partner to construct play park at Gomez Trace Phase II

Did you know that more than 4000 families received keys to their brand new homes during the past 4 years? 🏘Tune in to this second edition of SPEAK UP 🗣 as some of these recipients share their GOOD NEWS‼️ Also, look out for many more of these testimonials as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development works diligently towards putting more keys in the hands of thousands of citizens in T&T 🇹🇹 🔑. #SpeakUp #Keys #Housing #HDC #GoodNews

OROPUNE RECREATIONAL GROUNDS The HDC has a lot of plans for the Oropune Gardens community. One of which includes the provision of a recreational space for sport and other fitness activities. Some weeks ago, work began on the Oropune Recreational Grounds. Here is a recent update on the work done so far. Thanks to @jbascombe_productions for this amazing footage. #HDCcommunities #buildinghomesstrengtheningcommunities #ourstory

WARNING: FRAUDSTERS POSING AS HDC EXECUTIVES ON SOCIAL MEDIA A number of fake social media profiles of executives and senior members of staff of the HDC have been recently created. We therefore wish to remind all citizens that if they have been selected for a government-subsidised home, they are required to pay their administrative fees or downpayment at one of the legitimate cashiers (in the full view of cameras) located at the HDC Head Office and receive an official receipt. Payment to any other party would mean that they would have been a victim of and/or participant in a fraudulent activity. Further, communication on any matter regarding the application and processing of public housing through social media channels does not form part of our communications policy. We hope citizens will acquaint themselves with the correct procedures for the application and processing of public housing and therefore will be less vulnerable to those individuals who engage in identity theft, phishing and other types of online fraud with criminal motives. Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Edmund Dillon news.gov.tt TTT Live Online

Two East Port of Spain communities get Play Parks

#TBT - Two East Port of Spain communities get Play Parks On Wednesday March 13, two recreational spaces were opened at the Awai Lands and Harpe Place housing communities located in Port of Spain. These play parks were completed with financial support from First Citizens Bank. A key part of the HDC’s mandate is to provide associated community facilities for families who reside in its various housing communities. While it is the Corporation’s intent to complement all communities with recreational spaces, it has, over the last two years, placed emphasis on some of the older communities such as Lisas Gardens, Couva; Powder Magazine Phase 2; and Orchid Gardens, San Fernando. In this regard, the HDC identified Harpe Place and Awai Lands as suitable communities for the installation of these new recreational spaces in the last quarter of 2018.

New Play Parks at Awai Lands and Harpe Place

New Play Parks at Awai Lands and Harpe Place Two Housing Development Corporation (HDC) communities located in East Port of Spain, now have access to recreational spaces for use by adults and children. These recreational spaces are located at Awai Lands, Belmont and Harpe Place, Observatory Street, Port of Spain and were completed with financial support from First Citizens (FC) Bank. Both recreational spaces were formally opened on Wednesday March 13 by the Member of Parliament for Port of Spain North/St.Ann’s West, Stuart Young; Housing and Urban Development Minister, Edmund Dillon; First Citizens Group CEO, Karen Darbasie, HDC Chairman, Newman George and Managing Director, Brent Lyons

YEAR IN REVIEW - ALLOCATION & DISTRIBUTION At the HDC, we build strong and resilient communities. Our role in the development of families and communities cannot be understated. In 2018, as soon as units were fit for occupation, we allocated them to eligible families. These distributions certainly brought a smile to these families who now have “keys to a new beginning”. In 2019, we will continue providing homes that are safe spaces for people to meet, connect and grow together.

YEAR IN REVIEW - ONGOING CONSTRUCTION In 2018, we actively pursued initiatives aimed at expanding the supply of affordable rental and home ownership opportunities, through the construction of safe and attractive communities for the low and middle income families we serve. In 2018, work continued on Carina Gardens, Arima; Gomez Trace in Moruga, Bon Air South, Arouca; Riverside in San Fernando and Buen Intento in Princes Town. Our first-of its kind Public Private Partnership housing initiative is also seeing success with the development of Mahogany Court in Mt. Hope and Bamboo Creek Villas in Cunupia. Work also began on other PPP housing developments such as Corinth B/C in San Fernando and the second part of Trestrail in D’abadie. Some of the previously stalled projects where work continued in 2018 are Real Spring in Valsayn; Bon Air North, Arouca; Carlsen Field; Lakeview in Point Fortin; Vieux Fort, St. James; Eden Gardens in Freeport; Pier Road, La Brea and Trestrail in D’abadie.

Merry Christmas everyone Here is a clip of our Social and Community Services department spreading Christmas cheer during their recent visits to the Greenvale Park and Beetham Gardens housing communities. The Social team was accompanied by a parang side and distributed hampers to the elderly and residents with disabilities. Neighbour Oye - It's Christmas! #HDCcommunities #affordablehousing #Christmascheer #HDCsocial

HDC Spreads Christmas Cheer in Greenvale Today, our Social and Community Services Department went to Greenvale Park, La Horquetta to spread Christmas cheer and joy. Accompanied by a parang side, we distributed hampers to the elderly and residents with disabilities. This is the first year that we have implemented this aspect of our social community programme but we intend to continue this engagement, next year, once funding permits. Over the last week, we visited the elderly and people with disabilities in Carlsen Field and Ivory Haven (Beetham). Neighbour Oye - It's Christmas! #HDCcommunities #affordablehousing #Christmascheer #HDCsocial Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Edmund Dillon news.gov.tt Maxie Cuffie M.P. - La Horquetta/Talparo Greenvale Park Community Organization

Neighbour Oye, it's Christmas! Today, our Social and Community Services Department continued their visits to the elderly and people with disabilities in some of our communities. Here are some snapshots of our team members as they spread Christmas joy in Pensioner's Quarters in Beetham. #HDCcommunities #affordablehousing #housing #Christmas Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Edmund Dillon news.gov.tt

Spreading Christmas Cheer! Today, the HDC's Social and Community Services Department distributed hampers to the elderly and people with disabilities in our Carlsen Field, Chaguanas housing development. This is a new initiative which we hope will be an annual project. Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Edmund Dillon news.gov.tt

LION'S GATE, we're coming to you! Next Saturday, we will host a community meeting with residents of Lion's Gate, Chaguanas. This engagement is one of the many Community Outreach activities being coordinated by the Social and Community Services Department of the HDC. It is our hope that residents will take advantage of this opportunity to meet with us and discuss their concerns and issues. We visited the community this morning to inform residents of the upcoming meeting and encourage their participation. #sustainabledevelopment #HDCcommunities #housing Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Edmund Dillon

HDC and key stakeholders meet with Greenvale Park residents On Thursday November 01, the HDC hosted a very necessary conversation with the residents of Greenvale Park, La Horquetta. The intention of this engagement was to facilitate an open, honest and direct conversation with the residents which we hope will assist them in the recovery and rehabilitation process. The HDC will continue to meet with and provide as much assistance to the residents.Present at this meeting were Housing and Urban Development Minister, Major General (Retd) Edmund Dillon; Works and Transport Minister, Senator the Hon. Rohan Sinanan; MP for the area, Maxie Cuffie; and executives from HDC, TTMF and Ministry of Social Development and Family Services.

CLEAN UP OPERATIONS CONTINUE AT GREENVALE Happening Now: Trucks remove damaged items at Greenvale Park. The HDC continues to work with the regional corporations,TT Defence Force, TT Fire Service and others to clean up the Greenvale Park community. Work will continue over the next few days to ensure that relief is provided to the affected residents. #teameffort #housing #HDCcommunities Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago The Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Edmund Dillon news.gov.tt TTT Live Online Maxie Cuffie M.P. - La Horquetta/Talparo Stuart Young Ministry of National Security Trinidad & Tobago

COORDINATION OF RELIEF EFFORTS CONTINUES AT GREENVALE PARK Today, the HDC's Social and Community Services Department is once again at Greenvale Park, coordinating relief efforts for residents who were adversely affected. These efforts will continue throughout the weekend and until residents are able to recover. #housing #HDCcommunities #teameffort Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Edmund Dillon Stuart Young news.gov.tt TTT Live Online Maxie Cuffie M.P. - La Horquetta/Talparo The Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Today, members of the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service are in Greenvale Park assisting with clean up efforts. Thank you, officers! #teameffort #HDCcommunities #housing Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of National Security Trinidad & Tobago Edmund Dillon Stuart Young The Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago news.gov.tt

The HDC's Social and Community Services Department is out at the La Horquetta emergency shelters meeting with residents from Greenvale who were affected. Meals and emergency relief items will also be provided. Our sister agency, TTMF Home Smart is also on site, providing relief items and responding to some concerns from residents. #HDCCommunities #teameffort Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Edmund Dillon news.gov.tt The Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

HDC works with residents to clean up Oropune Gardens This morning, as flood waters began to recede in Oropune Gardens, teams from the HDC were out assisting residents with clean up efforts. It is our intention to work with the residents to assist as much as possible with the cleaning up of their affected properties. Oropune Gardens Piarco Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Edmund Dillon news.gov.tt The Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

DEBT COLLECTION DRIVE IN FULL EFFECT: Today, employees from the HDC's Recoveries/ Debt Collection Department and the Security Department visited Oropune Gardens, Piarco to distribute letters to and meet with residents whose accounts are in arrears. This activity was conducted using the recently- assigned Debt Collection vehicle and will continue over the next few months. It is our hope that these clients will visit the HDC to clear their accounts. It is also our intention to use these outstanding finances to fund the construction of homes in new housing developments. #debtrecovery #revenuecollection #housing #affordablehousing #HDCcommunities Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago Edmund Dillon news.gov.tt

Building Sustainable Communities

SUSTAINABILITY OF COMMUNITIES On Thursday August 23, Housing and Urban Development Minister, the Hon. Major General (Retd) Edmund Dillon and the Member of Parliament for Moruga/Tableland, Dr. the Hon. Lovell Francis visited the HDC's Gomez Trace Housing Development. This housing development is located in St Mary’s Village off the Moruga Main Road and consists of seventy-one (71) Single Family Units . Work on this development started in June 2017. To date, 42 units have been completed with the remaining units to be completed by the end of October 2018. Here is what the Member of Parliament had to say about the Gomez Trace housing development and sustainability of communities. Lovell Francis - MP Moruga/Tableland news.gov.tt TTT Live Online

Celebrating 56 Years of Independence Greetings from the Hon. Major General (Retd) Edmund Dillon, Minister of Housing and Urban Development. #Discipline #Production #Tolerance

Work continues at the HDC's Mora Heights community in Rio Claro where some staircases were damaged. The work includes but is not limited to the demolition and replacement of damaged staircases. Edmund Dillon The Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Housing and Urban Development - Trinidad and Tobago news.gov.tt Mayaro Rio Claro Regional Corporation (MRCRC) Senator The Honourable Clarence Rambharat #housing #recovery