A Community Land Trust Dedicated to Strengthening Community Through Affordable Home Ownership


	Project:
	West Davis Street Double Lot
	In early 2009 Home, Inc. purchased a double lot at 335 W. Davis St. through a low-interest loan from the Ohio Community Development Finance Fund. After an extensive examination by local contractor Les Gilford, we determined that, unfortunately, we would not be able to save the existing structure. As a first step toward demolition, Board Member Al Schlueter and Yellow Springs High School teacher Aurelia Blake coordinated the removal of the home’s aluminum siding with students who had gone to Rwanda.

		Home, Inc. split the proceeds from the sale of the aluminum with the students, who will use it to help purchase computers for a Rwandan elementary school through the Byimana School of Science Fund. Local contractor Bob McClain also volunteered his services, knocking down the house with his backhoe. We've put this property on the front burner for our 2010 housing development and anticipate starting two new affordable homes on the site this year.

	Images from the Project... Contractor Bob McClain prepares the existing structure for demolition on a clear fall morning.
	Tear down that house! The house came down quickly and volunteers began cleanup right away. We look forward to beginning construction on two highly energy efficient homes this year, creating more pathways to affordable home ownership for families in Yellow Springs.
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