By Eric Curl
June 8, 2025 – The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) recently unveiled a plan to meet revised Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and remove barriers to accessibility.
HAS Agenda Packet for June 10>
On Wednesday, the HAS board will consider adopting the transition plan prepared by Bureau Veritas that identifies accessibility obstacles, describes the methods to address issues and provides a schedule for making the modifications. The board will also consider an almost $1.3 million contract to provide accessibility improvements at the Stillwell Towers, Patterson Terrace and single-family homes sites, as recommended by the plan. The project consists of modifications sidewalks, curb cuts, crosswalks, parking lots and pavement.
In related news, HAS will hold a public hearing from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. on July 8 in the Auditorium of Building B at the Neighborhood Resource Center, located at 1407 Wheaton St. The purpose of the hearing is to provide all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on proposed revisions to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policies (ACOP) for public housing.
A draft of the revised policies can be accessed at ACOP Proposed Policy Modifications. Alternatively, copies are available at the Housing Authority’s Wheaton Street location. The Housing Authority will also accept written comments on the proposed changes during a 45-day public comment period and ending on July 3 at 4:30 p.m.
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