Campus Masterplan
for EmberHope Youthville
Newton, Kansas
When EmberHope moved its headquarters back to Newton in 2018, they knew they needed a long-term plan to revitalize their historic campus. While their work has always been noble, their buildings were aging and their green space was underutilized. With that in mind, Scott Associates created a campus masterplan to maximize EmberHope’s resources in service of their mission.
The Master Plan provides guidance to make site development decisions that promote compatible and cohesive EHY Campus design.
The Master Plan reflects the exploration of the business proposition/operational change toward Foster Family Care models.
Master Planning activity generated Target Projects and funding models that are positioned for support with the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.
The Master Plan is structured to provide a Continuum of Housing that is congruent with the Continuum of Care at EHY.
Target Project
A
Priority 1
Intergenerational/Aging Out/Foster Family Housing
Current program need with expanded services
36 units (studio/one-bedroom/four-bedroom
Supportive Services Programming
Funding sources identified
$8-9mm using 9% LIHTC KHRC
KHRC LIHTC application Jan 2024
Target Project
B
Priority 1
Duplexes and Commons
Current program needs new facilities
12 Four-bedroom units with garages
Supportive Services Programming
Funding sources identified
$5.5mm using 9% MIH KHRC
KHRC LIHTC application June 2023
Target Project
C
Priority 2
Trauma Care Population Housing
Current program expansion planned
48 units in a residential facility
Residential care services
Funding to be determined
$7.5mm program funding/811
Target Project
D
Priority 2
Urban Agriculture Community Program
New program
Community garden plots
Therapy garden program
High tower and wash station
Funding to be determined
USDA focus for 2023-24
Grant available 2023
