HGTV and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are continuing their successful multi-million dollar initiative by supporting re-investment projects in 11 cities.
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The projects selected range from single-family homes adapted from a row of dilapidated structures in Cleveland, Ohio, to the rebuilding of homes in the Holy Cross District of New Orleans's Lower Ninth Ward that collapsed during Hurricane Katrina. The recipients have been awarded grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for the community revitalization projects.
"The historic and cultural resources of a community tell the story of its past and make each community unique," said National Trust for Historic Preservation President Richard Moe. "Sites that are often overlooked—like homes, schools, and neighborhood shops—provide a tangible link to the people and events that have shaped our country. Through HGTV’s Restore America partnership, we hope to work with cities and towns across the nation to preserve the physical reminders of our past that are essential for instilling a sense of civic pride and community spirit."
HGTV has donated $1 million for the 2006-2007 campaign of HGTV’s Restore America to fund community revitalization grants. More than 100 grant applications were received from nonprofit organizations and public agencies across the country to complete residential projects.
"Since 2003, this campaign has provided $3 million to fund 36 restoration projects across the country and has elevated the importance of preservation through on-air and online efforts," said HGTV President Judy Girard. "The work of the National Trust is a natural fit with our goal at HGTV to reflect the rich and varied fabric of American life through our programming. We look forward to continuing to build on the foundation that has been laid and to see this important initiative become part of how America views our homes, neighborhoods, and towns."
HGTV Restore America Grant Recipients for 2006-2007
- Chicago: Historic Pullman Landmark
The Neighborhood Housing Services Redevelopment Corporation will use the $50,000 grant to convert 10461-10463 South Corliss into six affordable housing condominium units. The organization anticipates that this project will serve as a catalyst to spark new interest and investment in the North Pullman community. - Cleveland: Heritage Lane Historic Homes
The Famicos Foundation was awarded a $75,000 grant to rehabilitate three homes built between 1910 and 1915 in Cleveland's National Glenville neighborhood as part of a larger project to renovate 13 homes in the city’s National Register Historic District. - Miles City, Mont.: Old Holy Rosary Hospital
The Housing Authority of the City of Miles City will use a $50,000 grant to aid in converting the original hospital building into 21 apartment units which will be made available to low-income families. - Provo, Utah: Maeser School
The Provo Nonprofit Housing Development Corporation was awarded a $50,000 grant to restore the school for use as 31 apartments for low-income seniors. - Philadelphia: Winston Commons
Mt. Airy USA was awarded a $50,000 grant to restore four buildings on Germantown Avenue to create a commercial development with six upper-floor residential units. - Norwich, Conn.: The Wauregan Hotel
The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation will use a $50,000 grant to restore the hotel and create 70 units of affordable housing and four retail storefronts. Once open, the building will also host events in its restored ballroom. - Buffalo, NY: Buffalo Electric Vehicle Company
Minneapolis-based Artspace Projects, Inc. was awarded a $50,000 grant to restore the old automobile factory and create 60 affordable units for artists to use as residences and studios. - New Orleans: Holy Cross Recovery Project
The Preservation Alliance of New Orleans received a $100,000 grant to aid in the rebuilding of the Holy Cross District in New Orleans's Lower Ninth Ward. Grant funds will be used renovate one house that sustained hurricane damage and reconstruct one house that collapsed during Hurricane Katrina. - Knoxville, Tenn: Barber Houses
Knox Heritage was awarded a $50,000 grant to restore two homes on Washington Ave. in Knoxville’s Historic Parkridge Neighborhood. The houses, built in 1887 and 1913, were both designed by George Barber, who led one of the top mail-order architectural firms in the country. - Little Rock, Ark: Hot Springs High School
The ARC Arkansas received a $50,000 grant to restore the high school and auditorium into 32 loft-style apartments. President Bill Clinton graduated from the former school, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Seventy percent of the apartment units will be set aside for low income individuals. - Austin, Texas: Juniper-Olive District Historic Homes
The Austin Revitalization Authority was granted $50,000 to rehabilitate five homes in the Juniper-Olive District and create affordable housing units. The Juniper-Olive District is located in Austin’s East End, was once home to a vibrant African American community and is an important piece of Austin’s history.
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