Beer Treehouse
E3CA Inc. aims to be a placemaking resource for all communities. Their recent projects include constructing outdoor spaces and seating areas on vacant lots, like this beer treehouse. More about this project >
Read MoreMaggie Walker Community Land Trust
Maggie Walker Community Land Trust is working to guarantee perpetual affordability by placing vacant properties that have been developed for residential use into a ground lease program. Pictured here is a new, affordable single-family home that was built on an empty lot.
Read MoreHelios Park
Helios Park hosts solar panels mounted on solar trellis and constructed of white oak. The park body includes pervious concrete walkway (enhances drainage), native vegetation rain garden, and a colorful human sundial which enables visitors to determine the time of day (if the sun is out). The solar energy is fed into the grid via…
Read MoreYoungstown Pocket Park
Mahoning County Land Bank is identifying areas to install flexible-use green space. Kids began playing in the space pictured here while the flowers were still being planted. Three weeks after this space was completed, 300 kids showed up for a safe trick-or-treating event. More about this project >
Read MoreNeighborhood Landscapes
Trumbull County Land Bank’s employment program has created 6 new full-time positions focused on implementing neighborhood plans. The program has built capacity to complete projects like the landscape installations pictured here. More about this project >
Read MoreDayton Neighborhood Reforestation
Montgomery County Land Reutilization Corporation has an initiative focused on reforesting urban areas. Here, they are adding seedling trees to a lot to prevent dumping and offer all the benefits of an urban tree canopy. More about this project >
Read MoreWork-Live Spaces
Genesee County Habitat For Humanity is building innovative Work/Live spaces to encourage redevelopment. New builds like the one pictured here offer commercial spaces on the street level and residential spaces above where business owners live. More about this project >
Read MoreEastside Franklin Park
Community partners raised 9 lots with structures in various states of neglect. Eastside Franklin Park has since repurposed the area with a picturesque park, covered shelter, and garden beds. They love engaging youth and watching them gain a sense of purpose working in the gardens. More about this project >
Read MorePrairie Gardens
Kalamazoo County Land Bank is working on native plant restoration sites where plantings help to stabilize lots while they await redevelopment. More about this project >
Read MoreLots of Love (IL)
HeartLand Conservancy is converting vacant lots to native habitats. Working on government-owned properties instead of purchasing lots allows them to operate without significant resource burdens. More about this project >
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