Hematite Art Park
The Hematite Art Park is a public green space in front of Ishpeming High School (IHS) featuring art from local students, benches, a gazebo and landscaping. For the project, the Marquette County Land Bank in partnership with the IHS and the Ishpeming Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committee.
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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 >
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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 MoreMuskegon Lot Clean-up and Beautification
Muskegon County Land Bank Authority is collaborating with AmeriCorps to maintain land bank owned lots and houses in a large target zone. Here, an AmeriCorps member directs volunteers in clearing this space. They advise organizations starting out in this work to begin slowly and build sustainably.  More about this project >
Read MoreMarquette Community Art
Marquette County Land Bank has repurposed two blighted lots into a new art park that includes weather-resistant display frames to showcase artwork created by local youth.  More about this project >
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