On July 20th and July 21st, NYCHA and 147 residents of Manhattanville came together to talk about PACT and how it will bring needed repairs and improvements to your community. This virtual meeting was hosted in English with Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin and Russian interpreters. For those who were unable to attend this meeting, some of the topics that we discussed were:

• PACT will bring millions of dollars’ worth of repairs to Manhattanville,including repairs to the buildings, apartments, heating systems, and common areas.
• Resident protections that are preserved under the PACT program. 
• An overview of completed and active PACT projects. 
• How we will continue to engage with residents and resident leadership at Manhattanville throughout the rest of 2021 and into 2022.
• When surveys, inspections, development team selection and repairs will begin at Manhattanville.

On Tuesday, September 21st and Thursday, September 23rd, NYCHA and over 440 residents came together to talk about PACT and resident rights, responsibilities, and the Section 8 program. These virtual meetings were hosted in English with Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Russian interpreters. Some of the topics that we discussed were:
- Overview of the PACT program.
- Resident rights, protections, and responsibilities.
- The Section 8 program.
- NYCHA's continued role after the conversion to Project-Based Section 8.

To view a PDF of the presentation in English and Spanish, click here.

On December 15 and December 16, NYCHA hosted an information session on PACT Design & Construction. Over 400 residents joined to learn more about how their development will receive upgrades through PACT. During the meeting, NYCHA also reviewed the process we will use to assess which parts of the building need improvements, as well as how residents can participate in that process. We also reviewed NYCHA's Connected Communities Guidelines and how PACT will incorporate those guidelines into upgrades made at each site. Residents also had an opportunity to ask questions.

To view a PDF of the presentation in English and Spanish, click here.

On April 28, 2022 NYCHA hosted a Community Design Workshop for residents of Manhattanville. More than 60 residents joined NYCHA to discuss how PACT can bring improvements to their development. Resident participated in activities to share their ideas and vision for the design of improvements to buildings and grounds, community spaces and building common spaces, and apartment interiors.

The workshop was held in English with live Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese interpreters. Residents shared with NYCHA their thoughts on:

- What areas at Manhattanville are priorities for investment and improvement through the PACT program?
- What type of improvements would residents like to see in the outdoor recreation and seating areas?
- What types of improvements would make the campus feel safer?
- What type of improvements would make residents feel more comfortable in their buildings and individual apartments?

To read a summary of the priorities, ideas, challenges, and opportunities that residents identified at the workshop, click here English | Spanish.

On June 21, 2022 NYCHA and 80 residents of Manhattanville came together to talk about PACT and how it will bring needed repairs and improvements to the community. The meeting was hosted in English with Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin and interpreters. For those who were unable to attend this meeting, some of the topics that we discussed were:

- How PACT will bring millions of dollars’ worth of repairs to Manhattanville, including repairs to the buildings, apartments, heating systems, and common areas.
- How resident protections are preserved under the PACT program.
- An overview of completed and active PACT projects.
- How NYCHA will continue to engage with residents and resident leadership at Manhattanville throughout the rest of the PACT process

To view a copy of the presentation in English and Spanish please click here.