Evaluating Acorn Smart Housing

Evaluation of the Smart Housing Pilot Program

IURD is working with the Oakland Housing Authority and West Oakland partners to design and implement an evaluation of the computer learning center and its programs, including preparation of residents to receive free computers, within a public housing complex. The first stage of the evaluation was completed in 2001 and recommendations were partially implemented. The second stage involves a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the three main components of Acorn Smart Housing: the “at home” piece, the learning center piece, and the ad hoc activities like workshops and newsletters. The second stage of the evaluation began in October 2002.

The focus of the second stage evaluation includes:

	How the Acorn Center addressed issues identified in the first-year evaluation
	How the Acorn Center team is working to implement the remaining goals of the TIIAP grant, including a mentoring program, installation of workstations in the housing units, and job training
	To what extent the Acorn team is making connections to other community institutions for both outreach and networking
	How funds are being utilized to support the center's efforts
	What the future plans are for the center

Funding agency:
City of Oakland - Community & Economic Development Agency (Housing)

Partners:
US Department of Housing & Urban Development Community Builders

Bridge Housing

Acorn Smart Housing Project

Evaluation of the Smart Housing Pilot Program