City of New Haven Announces Acting Director of the Livable City Initiative. Arlevia T. Samuel is a Real Estate and Development Professional with over 20-years
New Haven, Conn. – Today, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and Economic Development Administrator Michael Piscitelli announced the new Acting-Director of the City’s Livable City Initiative (LCI). Former Director, Serena Neal-Sanjurjo, announced in late September that she will be moving over to work at the Economic Development Corporation of New Haven. Director Neal-Sanjurjo’s last day will be October 9, 2020. Subsequently, the City has appointed longtime LCI employee Arlevia Samuel as the Acting-Director of LCI. Ms. Samuel’s most recent role at LCI was the Manager of Neighborhood and Commercial Development.
“Arlevia’s expertise in urban housing and development make her the perfect fit as the Acting-Director of LCI,” said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. “I appreciate her willingness to set up to the task and am looking forward to working with Arlevia and LCI to serve the residents of New Haven,” he concluded.
Arlevia T. Samuel is a Real Estate and Development Professional with over 20-years of experience across the housing industry. Arlevia currently works as Manager of the Neighborhood and Commercial Development with the City’s Livable City Initiative. Arlevia completed her M.S. in Urban Studies in Public Policy and Development from Southern Connecticut State University and B.S. in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Administration from the University of New Haven, where she was also a standout member of the Women’s Basketball team. Arlevia also works as a Realtor with Coldwell Banker.
“I thank Mayor Elicker for entrusting me to lead the distinguished Livable City Initiative department,” said Ms. Samuel. “I look forward to continuing the work we have all started.”
A lifelong New Haven resident and avid community volunteer, Arlevia is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., as well as a member of the Junior League of Greater New Haven, the New Haven Rotary and United Way of Greater New Haven, Women United. Arlevia has served on the University of New Haven Alumni Board of Directors for six years, the Antillean Manor Board of Directors, and the American Cancer Society, New Haven Planning Committee. Previously, she served on the Board for Livable City Initiative and the Institute of Real Estate Management Executive Committee (Friends Committee chair). Arlevia is also a former Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach with Hillhouse High School. During this time, the team won three consecutive State championships.
“Arlevia is a proven leader both in City Hall and in the community. She brings the passion and commitment to the wellbeing of our neighborhoods that is the hallmark of the Livable City Initiative,” said Michael Piscitelli, Economic Development Administrator.
About the Livable City Initiative: The Livable City Initiative’s mission is to develop and implement an innovative and balanced approach to promote, grow, and sustain our neighborhoods while creating a sense of community throughout the City of New Haven. LCI administers anti-blight, property maintenance, residential code inspection, housing, and community development programs in part with Community Development Block Grant funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. In the fiscal year 2020, LCI handled over 2,000 referrals on anti-blight issues and conducted over 6,600 residential inspections.
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