Current Projects

Portage Avenue Revitalization Project

In the fall of 2003 the NNN began its biggest project to date - the Portage Avenue Revitalization project. This project included the acquisition of five new homes on the West side of Portage Avenue - three of which have already been rehabbed and one which is slated to be rehabbed some time this fall. The fifth home was sold to a young married couple who has begun to work on it themselves.

In addition to these homes, the NNN has recently contracted with Weiss Homes to begin construction of two new houses in the neighborhood - including one house on the East side of Portage right across the street from the other five homes.

Lindsey Avenue Revitalization

The NNN has rehabbed several homes on Lindsey Avenue and is currently in the process of rehabbing two more. These homes are available for purchase at this time and will be ready for move-in shortly.

Cottage Grove Revitalization

The NNN is excited to begin rehabilitation projects on the 600 block of Cottage Grove. In addition to completely rehabbing several homes, the NNN intends convert several now-duplexes back to their originally single family home status.

New Construction:

In the summer of 2004 the NNN announced the New Construction Homebuyer’s Program—which provides another homeownership opportunity for qualified income eligible homebuyers. Through the production of new housing, the NNN also hopes to strengthen the economic vitality of the neighborhood. So far, two new homes have been built by the NNN.

The homes being built have each had three bedrooms, two and a half baths, full basements and include several major appliances. In order to be certain the style would fit the character of the neighborhood, the NNN Construction Committee researched and reviewed the design of the new housing with the agreed upon design having a full front porch and shakes in the gables, to mimic some of the neighborhood's architectural character.

For more information please contact Karen Ainsley at 232-9182 or by e-mail at nnndirector@sbcglobal.net.