Since the first ground-breaking ceremony in October 1989, the revitalization of Atlantic City's neighborhoods, specifically in the Northeast Inlet, has been of paramount concern. Thanks to the commitment and funding of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, once blighted neighborhoods are now vibrant, family friendly and attractive.

After its predecessor, Oceanside I, was greeted with rave reviews, the development of Oceanside II (above) continues the Northeast Inlet's transformation. Consisting of 20 twin-family homes and 16 single-family homes, the Victorian-style Oceanside II rests one block from the ocean and features grassy yards, off-street parking, a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere and picket fences. The single-family units, which include a detached garage, consist of five different designs ranging in cost from $235,000 to $257,000 and size from 1,652 square feet to 2,064 square feet. Two of the models come complete with a third-floor loft, perfect for a relaxing view of the ocean below.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on November 7, 2002, to officially open the first two twinfamily units, 417 and 419 New Hampshire Avenue. The twin units range in cost from $155,000 to $159,000, come in sizes of 1,651 and 1,706 square feet and feature three bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, two bathrooms and a garage. Total cost for the 36 units is approximately $10 million and is scheduled to be completed mid to late 2003.

Washington Square (below) consists of eight single-family, one-and two-story detached homes based on designs from Frank Lloyd Wright's American System Built Homes. Located along Tennessee Avenue between Baltic and Mediterranean avenues in the city's 2nd and 3rd wards, Washington Square's units range in size from 1,260 to 1,630 square feet. The homes feature wide open interior spaces, numerous windows to attract maximum light and a design intended to optimize open space.

Washington Square is made up of three home designs. The Aurora and Stanford designs are two-stories with three bedrooms and two-and-a half bathrooms, while the Shorewood design is one-story and consists of two bedrooms and one-and- a-half bathrooms. The CRDA is funding $3.5 million for this community housing and redevelopment project. A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opened the first home, located at 214 North Tennessee Avenue on Wednesday, November 13.