Muncie Historic Preservation Events

Student critique for "ecoREHAB" architecture class will be Friday, February 27, 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the City Hall auditorium.

As some of you know, we have been working to form a new non-profit organization to demonstrate affordable & sustainable rehabilitation of existing homes. "ecoREHAB" will partner with the city, Ball State University, and Historic Landmarks Foundation to rehab houses and to create a Design Assistance Center for homeowners. Already, Jonathan Spodek is teaching an architecture studio which revolves around ecoREHAB. The students have field measured a dozen homes from our unsafe buildings, drawn plans and elevations and assessed existing conditions. On Friday they will present conceptual designs for the rehab of these homes.

Please come for all or part of the "crits," see what the students have come up with, and give them feedback. The review is informal, so pop in whenever you have time, and stay for the afternoon or five minutes. Bring anyone else who may have an interest.


Preserve America
Celebration of Preserve America status: Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. at Vera Mae's Bistro

Dr. James Glass, Director, Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, will help us celebrate our Preserve America designation. We received Preserve America status on December 12 from Laura Bush, outgoing First Lady and Honorary Chair of the Preserve America program. The Mayor will unveil a Preserve America road sign. We'll provide some snacks and a cash bar.


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