Description:TAP: A PROGRAM OVERVIEW
TAP provides design, architectural, planning and graphic assistance to low and moderate income individuals and non-profit organizations. TAP disseminates information on programs instituted for the benefit of the targeted population and acts as advocate for such persons on planning decisions.
TAP’s activities are focused on the city of Troy, although projects have been undertaken in surrounding locations.
HOUSING DESIGN
TAP assists non profit agencies with a wide variety of special needs housing including homeless prevention, affordable housing, residential treatment programs, shelters and income eligible subsidized apartments.
TAP prepares building permit drawings for homeowners and zoning and planning applications for proposed projects.
DESIGN ASSISTANCE
TAP provides appropriate rehabilitation advice to applicants in historic districts and to educate the public on historic preservation issues.
PUBLIC INTEREST ADVOCACY
TAP prepares reports, presentations, workshops and special events aimed at promoting architectural preservation, design quality, energy conservation, fair housing and removal of architectural barriers.
ASSISTANCE TO NON PROFIT CORPORATIONS
TAP has provided design services on offices, classrooms, day-care centers, museums, arts centers and community centers, as well as maintenance and repair projects for religious organizations.
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