UNIVERSITY AREA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC
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Mission Statement
Our Mission The UACDC, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public/private partnership whose mission is children and family development, crime prevention and commerce growth. Its primary focus is the redevelopment and sustainability of the at-risk areas surrounding the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida. Our vision UACDC is a change agent fostering collaborations with community partners to address the needs of residents, families and businesses so they can take back the streets of the University Area Community where they can safely grow and prosper for years to come. Our Brand Promise At the University Area CDC, we focus on providing results-oriented services and programs to the residents of our community. We promise to be beacon of hope and a safe-haven for those who need a voice. As fearless champions of University Area residents, we will empower them with essential tools needed to attain better jobs, better health and better futures for their children.
About This Cause
Who We Serve The University Area Community (UAC) is an 864-acre underserved residential/commercial neighborhood located on the northern edge of unincorporated Hillsborough County, a 2015/Second Round HUD Promise Zone Finalist. The neighborhood is blighted by vacant and abandoned lots polluted with solid waste, and is surrounded by numerous businesses that produce hazardous wastes. Roughly 75 percent of the approximately 10,500 residents in the neighborhood represent minority groups, primarily Hispanic (39 percent) and Black (33 percent), and 19 percent are U.S. Veterans (2010-2014 U.S. Census). The Challenge Formally known as “suitcase city” by Tampa residents because of the perceived transient nature of the population (89 percent of the homes are rental properties), this community has been identified as “one of the most economically depressed neighborhoods in Florida” (Smith 2004). Per capita income has remained steady at roughly $12,000 over the past several years, with 58 percent of residents below the 20