Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan Print

star-24px 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Housing
To conceptualize what an abandoned, historic school building could become as an intergenerational housing complex, four separate design charrettes will be hosted to determine the sites history, its potential, what amenities could be included, and what the surrounding area could hold.

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Flyer for community event to reimagine a middle school as housing.
Group visiting Powhatan Middle School.
Attendees at event to reimagine a middle school as housing.

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