Neighborhood Revitalization
The work of Intersection of Change to date has resulted in significant revitalization of the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue through the full renovation of six previously vacant and dilapidated buildings, transformation of 18 vacant lots into community green spaces and meditative gardens, and creation of three dozen neighborhood murals. Additionally, the program has converted 1.5 acres of vacant lots into an urban farm.
Martha's Place
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Vacant properties and abandoned lots at 1928 Pennsylvania Avenue renovated to serve the community as Martha’s Place, a recovery program for women overcoming addiction and homelessness.
Martha's Garden
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Martha's Place Expansion
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Four vacant rowhomes at Pennsylvania Avenue and Presstman Street that were fully renovated to expand Martha’s Place. The end unit includes a mural and memorial garden that is open to the public and remembers lives lost to drugs in the community.
Choose Life Memorial Garden
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An abandoned lot at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Presstman Street was transformed into the Choose Life Memorial Garden in remembrance of lives lost to drug addiction and violence in the community over decades. The space is open to the public.
Harris-Marcus Center - home of Jubilee Arts
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Pennsylvania Triangle Park
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Murals
The creation of over three dozen community murals has greatly improved the appearance and uniqueness of our community and others. For more information about our Art@Work mural project and locations, please click below.
