Devonwood Neighborhood

Devonwood Neighborhood
Introduction
The Devonwood neighborhood developed mostly during the late-twentieth century, and is
suburban in nature. The Devonwood name is derived from the name of the subdivision bounded by
Bethune Street, Continental Drive, Willow Way, and Clay Road. The Devonwood Neighborhood also
includes the subdivision of Wood Gate, to the north of the Devonwood subdivision. This mostly
residential community lies to the southeast of the Designated Revitalization Area.
General Condition
The Devonwood Neighborhood consists of only two land uses as shown in the Character Area Map:
Established Residential, which makes up its northern portion, and Neighborhood Activity Center,
which makes up the southern portion. This community is mostly residential, with Scott Park taking
up a large parcel to the neighborhood’s southwest, and to its southeast, a multifamily residential
complex, and a large vacant parcel owned by a church.
Although some vacant
lots and houses needing
repair occur sporadically
throughout
this
neighborhood, it appears
to be in generally stable
and good condition, with
the majority of housing
stock in good repair. The
presence of Scott Park,
along
with
nearby
Southeast
Elementary
School
(not
located
within
Devonwood’s
boundaries) adds to the
stability of this neighborhood. Due to home ownership rates and recent new house construction in
this neighborhood, it is expected that this neighborhood will continue to be kept in good condition.
Census Data
The Devonwood neighborhood is included in parts of one Census Tract and parts of two Block
Groups:
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Census Tract 108, Block Group 4 (20.7%)
Census Tract 108, Block Group 6 (0.2%)
The following data was compiled based on the percentage of the community included in each block
group. Using this method, it is estimated that the total population of the Devonwood neighborhood
is 713. This community contains approximately 240 households. The median income of Devonwood
residents is $13,725 per year and approximately 280 people are living below the poverty level.
There are 205 people enrolled in school; 54% of the neighborhood’s population has graduated from
high school and 7.5% have a Bachelor’s degree.
Table D-1 reflects the racial composition of the Devonwood community and Table D-2 shows the
age distribution of the residents.
Table D-1
Devonwood - Race Distribution
Race
Number
White
2
Black or African American
710
Hispanic
1
Asian
0
Other
0
*TOTAL:
713
SOURCE: U.S. Census, 2000
*Race alone or in combination with one or more other races.
Table D-2
Devonwood - Age Distribution
Age
Number
0-9
147
10-19
138
20-49
262
50-64
90
65 and up
76
TOTAL:
713
SOURCE: U.S. Census, 2000
According to the Census 2000
figures, there are 130 owneroccupied housing units and 110
renter- occupied housing units
in
the
Devonwood
neighborhood. This data should
not be confused with the data
collected as part of the housing
inventory as the purpose, and
therefore the data collection and
analysis, was very different.
Crime
Based on data obtained from the Valdosta Police Department and SGRC for 2010, the overall crime
rate was very low for the Devonwood Neighborhood, making up only 0.2% of all crimes committed
in Valdosta. The largest percentage (33% each) of crime activity was due to larceny and simple
assault. These crimes were sporadic throughout the neighborhood, with concentrations occurring
on Continental Drive and Partridge Place. Two burglaries occurred on Continental Drive and
Partridge Place as well. Two drug violations occurred on Partridge Place and Old Statenville Road.
The locations of crimes committed in the Devonwood neighborhood are detailed on the Community
Crime Map.
Table D-3 on the next page provides information on the number of specific crimes committed in
Devonwood and how these incidents compare to the percentage of crime committed citywide.
Table D-3
Devonwood Community
Crime
BURGLARY
DRUG VIOLATIONS
LARCENY
SIMPLE ASSAULT
TOTAL:
SOURCE: SGRC and Valdosta Police Department
Number of
Incidents
2
2
4
4
10
Percent of Total
Community Crime
17%
17%
33%
33%
100%
Percent of Total
Crime Citywide
0.2%
0.3%
0.2%
0.5%
0.2%
Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities
Scott Park is located
within Devonwood, and
has an impact on not
only this neighborhood,
but the communities of
Lincoln
Park,
Little
Miami, Pinevale, and
Ulmer Avenue. Scott
Park consists of 28 acres
and features public
restrooms,
four
basketball courts, four
tennis courts, three
baseball fields, a walking
track, a playground, and two large picnic shelters. One of the city’s newer parks, it remains well
maintained. This park provides excellent recreational opportunities for much of the neighborhood,
and is within walking distance for many residents. Also located in Devonwood is the Sands Horizon
apartment complex, which provides assisted living facilities for its low-income, elderly citizens.
Although
not
located
within
Devonwood,
Southeast
Elementary
School
is
near
this
neighborhood and acts as a
local community facility.
This school is one of five
elementary schools in the
Valdosta
City
School
System, and has a student
population of 304.
Infrastructure Conditions
The overall condition of infrastructure in the Devonwood Neighborhood is good. There are no
paving, water/sewer construction, drainage, or traffic-related projects planned for this community
at this time by the City of Valdosta’s Engineering Department.
Sidewalks are not present within the Devonwood neighborhood, and should be constructed along
Continental Drive, Bethune Street, Willow Way, and Clay Road. Also, the repaving of several roads
within this community, which are aging and cracked, would be beneficial. This neighborhood could
also be improved by the burying of power lines underground.
Housing
According to the U.S. Census, the median year of construction of homes in Devonwood is 1971. This
housing stock is very feasible for rehabilitation when circumstances warrant.
The housing survey team inventoried 33 parcels
in the Devonwood community.
Thirteen
structures and twenty vacant lots were
inventoried. The results of the inventory are
summarized in Table D-4 and are shown on the
Housing Conditions map.
Table D-4
Devonwood Neighborhood
Survey Summary
Business
Multi-Family
Manufactured Home
Single Family
Vacant Lots
TOTAL:
SOURCE: SGRC Housing Inventory 2006
0
6
2
5
20
33
Table D-5
Devonwood - Occupancy
Use
Occupied Vacant
Business
0
Multi-Family
6
Manufactured Home
2
Single Family
2
TOTAL:
13
SOURCE: SGRC Housing Inventory 2006
0
0
0
3
3
Abandoned
0
0
0
0
0
Of the thirteen structures inventoried
in the Devonwood community, ten were
found to be in acceptable condition; this
includes all of the manufactured homes
and multi-family dwellings, and two
single family homes. Three single family
residences are in need of minor repair,
as shown on the Housing Conditions
Map. A summary of the condition of the
inventoried structures is found in Table
D-6 on the next page.
Table D-6
Devonwood – Condition
Minor
Major
Use
Acceptable Repair Repair Dilapidated
Business
0
0
0
0
Multi-Family
6
0
0
0
Manufactured Home
2
0
0
0
Single Family
2
3
0
0
TOTAL:
SOURCE: SGRC Housing Inventory 2006
10
3
0
0
Economic Development Opportunities
Redevelopment
As a highly developed residential area, high-intensity commercial tracts are inappropriate for this
neighborhood, as well as in the Established Residential and Neighborhood Activity Character Areas
within this community. Residential redevelopment opportunities are possible within the
Devonwood and Wood Gate subdivisions, where several structures are unoccupied and vacant lots
occur sporadically. It is recommended that vacant residential structures be targeted for
redevelopment and reuse to provide the community with affordable housing. Vacant lots should be
targeted for new infill development to aid in the economic revitalization of these areas and
contribute positively to the tax base.
Brownfields
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a brownfield as, “real property, the
expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential
presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant” (www.epa.gov). The Georgia
Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD) has not identified any brownfields in the Devonwood
community. Due to the prevalence of residential uses in this neighborhood, the potential for
Brownfield sites is very low.
Planned Projects
No major projects have been planned for the Devonwood neighborhood, but the City of Valdosta
and Habitat for Humanity occasionally rehabilitates and builds new housing in this community.
Conclusion
Devonwood’s future development maps call for this community to continue to be residentially
developed. Overall, this neighborhood is in stable condition. There are ample opportunities for
existing housing to be rehabilitated, as well as new houses built on vacant parcels. The large vacant
parcel to this neighborhood’s southeast provides an excellent opportunity for new development
potentially benefiting the residents of Devonwood and surrounding neighborhoods.
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