Hawthorne

You’re thinking of buying an estate or foreclosure, a house that may need more than a little love. You hear the terms “good bones” and “systems” and may not have the luxury of waiting until your house is “done” to move in. Learn what renovators look for when sizing up a house with a family’s health in mind, as well as good economic and environmental stewardship. Get the scoop on hazardous conditions and the type of work that requires permits, trained trades people and their tools to get done right. This 1909-built home, in the process of renovation, provides the backdrop for guided tours at 11 am and 3 pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday, addressing various whole-house rehab issues, as well as information on buying in the Hawthorne EcoVillage. The EcoVillage is the multi-phased rebirth of a four-block area, once crime-ridden, into a cutting-edge community of environmental conscience.

Presented by: Project for Pride in Living (PPL), Inc. , and the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED)