First Restoration Works Walk-Through Tour

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Allen Neighborhood Center, in partnership with Lansing Community College and the Ingham County Land Bank announces the first Restoration Works Walk-Through Tour on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Restoration Works is transforming two tax foreclosed houses on Lansing’s Eastside by blending historic restoration with green building techniques. These houses, located at 1512 and 1501 E. Kalamazoo St., offer applied learning opportunities for Lansing Community College and Eaton Intermediate School District (EISD) students learning career and technical skills. The EISD has recently received a Lowes/Skills USA grant to support Restoration Works, and the formal check presentation will take place at 4:30 pm on Tour Day. Other portions of this project are supported by the Carl D. Perkins Program, administered by the State of Michigan. George Berghorn, Department Chair of LCC’s Environmental, Design and Building Technologies noted, “This is the first opportunity for people to see the progress that has been made since our November grand opening, and we’re delighted that there is substantial interest in watching a restoration unfold.”

The public is invited to join our ongoing community conversation on restoration and green building. Bi-monthly tours will be given to provide a behind the scenes look at the progress on these homes. In addition to tours, a series of workshops and educational opportunities are planned so that community members can take the lessons home to their house. The latest information about this project can be found at www.restorationworks.org.

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Restoration Works is a partnership of Lansing Community College, the Allen Neighborhood Center and the Ingham County Land Bank.
Allen Neighborhood Center is a hub for capacity building, neighborhood enhancement, and for activities that promote the health, safety, stability, and economic well-being of Eastside residents and other stakeholders.

Lansing Community College is Michigan’s third largest community college with more than 30,000 students attending each year. The College has more than 280 degree and certificate programs. LCC offers courses in general education for those interested in transferring to a four-year institution, career and workforce development, developmental education and personal enrichment. The Environmental, Design & Building Technologies Department provides education in the allied fields of design, construction, energy management, and energy efficiency.” The Eaton Intermediate School District-Career Preparation Center works in close partnership with LCC on the Restoration Works Project along with providing Career and Technical Education to over 450 high school juniors and seniors from over 35 school districts in the mid-Michigan area in 21 occupational education programs.

The Ingham County Land Bank is a county authority and a strategic economic tool that supports growth and investment in our community.