One year after Belvedere Pointe Cooperative, PRI engaged in its second cooperative development, the Columns at East Hill. Similar to Belvedere Pointe, the Columns property was an abandoned eyesore and scene of numerous visits from the Decatur City police. However, the site had several positive features. It contained numerous mature trees, and the exterior of the brick-clad buildings was attractive and in good condition. Working with the Congregations for Affordable Housing, which arranged the pre-development financing by borrowing money from its member congregations for this worthwhile purpose, PRI assembled the construction and permanent financing and worked with the general contractor to completely renovate the buildings and improve the site. Today, the Columns at East Hill is a very attractive enclave, having long been a part of the revitalization of its Oakhurst neighborhood in south Decatur.