LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hundreds of people living in Louisville's largest public housing complex are preparing to be relocated amid poor living conditions.
In her first appearance speaking at the Bishop's Table at Gospel Missionary Church, Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) Executive Director Elizabeth Strojan reiterated a promise to Dosker Manor residents.
"We have public housing facilities that are falling down, that are not in good shape and people deserve better," she said. "So what are we doing about that? We are getting people in Dosker Manor into better housing as quickly as we possibly can. And we will rebuild Dosker Manor into something that we can all be proud of."
The relocation of residents comes as LMHA seeks federal approval to demolish the decaying downtown high rises that make up the apartment complex. Residents have reported living through bug infestations, mold and violence.
Strojan's goal is to tear down Dosker Manor and start fresh.
"All the ones that need assistance, that need infusion of capital dollars, it's my job to make that happen before those places look like Dosker Manor," she said.
On Friday, LMHA said the relocation process is set to begin in mid-June. Relocation surveys are expected to go out to residents in Building A first, which is said to be in the worst shape.
In an FAQ sheet, the housing authority assured Dosker Manor residents their choice will be given priority and the cost of moving will be covered.
Early Friday morning, Strojan asked for the community's help to come work for them.
"If you know people that need jobs, they need training -- we'll train you. I don't need somebody with 15 years of experience. I need somebody who's committed to the mission, who wants to come work everyday, who wants to make Louisville better. That's what we need at LMHA," she said.
Informational meetings with residents in Buildings B and C are scheduled to happen later in June.
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