Community Quarterback
What is Renaissance Heights United?
Renaissance Heights United is a “community quarterback” organization that is partnering with the local community and subject matter experts in housing, education and community wellness to bring about lasting change and new opportunities for residents of Renaissance Heights United. Learn more.
Health & Wellness
What programs are offered to benefit the community?
Several services have been established to improve wellness and opportunity in the community, including:
- In early 2019, the newly constructed William McDonald YMCA opened to the public. The 35,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility offers a community-accessible pool, large pre-school, dedicated youth space, wellness area, demonstration kitchen and full gymnasium with a walking track
- Cook Children’s opened a community health clinic that provides quality pediatric and dental care
- The Shoppes at Renaissance Square opened with over 500,000 square feet of retail, grocery, and dining
Education
What programs are offered to benefit the community?
Several services have been established to improve wellness and opportunity in the community, including:
- In early 2019, the newly constructed William McDonald YMCA opened to the public. The 35,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility offers a community-accessible pool, large pre-school, dedicated youth space, wellness area, demonstration kitchen and full gymnasium with a walking track
- Cook Children’s opened a community health clinic that provides quality pediatric and dental care
- The Shoppes at Renaissance Square opened with over 500,000 square feet of retail, grocery, and dining
How will you improve educational opportunities for residents?
We are working to establish a rigorous and relevant curriculum to help ensure successful futures through college and beyond. Uplift Mighty was established in 2012 and is a free, public, college-preparatory charter school serving approximately 1,300 students in grades K-12. Leadership Academy at Mitchell Boulevard Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 5th.
Holistic Revitalization
What programs are offered to benefit the community?
Several services have been established to improve wellness and opportunity in the community, including:
- In early 2019, the newly constructed William McDonald YMCA opened to the public. The 35,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility offers a community-accessible pool, large pre-school, dedicated youth space, wellness area, demonstration kitchen and full gymnasium with a walking track
- Cook Children’s opened a community health clinic that provides quality pediatric and dental care
- The Shoppes at Renaissance Square opened with over 500,000 square feet of retail, grocery, and dining
Housing
What programs are offered to benefit the community?
Several services have been established to improve wellness and opportunity in the community, including:
- In early 2019, the newly constructed William McDonald YMCA opened to the public. The 35,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility offers a community-accessible pool, large pre-school, dedicated youth space, wellness area, demonstration kitchen and full gymnasium with a walking track
- Cook Children’s opened a community health clinic that provides quality pediatric and dental care
- The Shoppes at Renaissance Square opened with over 500,000 square feet of retail, grocery, and dining
What is being done to create housing opportunities in Renaissance Heights?
Phase I of Columbia at Renaissance offers affordable and workforce multi-family housing units for up to 140 families. Phase II of Columbia at Renaissance offers affordable senior apartments for residents 62 and older. When approved, Phase III of Columbia at Renaissance will provide additional housing for up to 140 more families. Plans for the southern sector include single family homes and townhomes.
Support
How can I or my organization support Renaissance Heights?
Renaissance Heights United is working with residents and neighborhood leaders, as well as public, private and community partners to understand and address Renaissance Heights United neighborhood needs. With your support, the foundation can ensure meaningful and sustained transformative change in the lives of Renaissance Heights United residents. Visit our Donate page to learn more and be a part of this vision and change.