Successes Spotlight

Explore examples of vacant buildings that have been restored.  View photos and learn more about each project.

Dignowity Hill

Burnet (Before)

(Before): An aged house undergoing roof demolition, with sections of the roof removed and debris visible in the surrounding area.

This single-family home sat vacant for at least 5 years. Recently Poma Properties bought the house and completely renovated it. Today this property has a new owner to call it home.

Burnet (After)

(After): A house featuring a red door and white siding, set against a clear blue sky.

Eastside

Iowa (Before)

(Before): A small, aged house with a window covered up and a fence enclosing the yard.

The owner of this Eastside property dramatically improved its condition by simply removing plywood from the building and adding a fresh coat of paint.

Iowa (After)

(After): A small house with freshly painted light-colored siding and two front windows.

Near Westside

Richter (Before)

(Before): An aged home with rusted roofing panels, boarded-up windows and overgrown landscaping.

This Near Westside property had a significant makeover by changing the paint, adding some new roofing panels and decorative features.

Richter (After)

(After): A home with a fresh coat of paint, new roofing panels, updated windows and a neatly maintained front yard enclosed by a metal fence.

Central Business District

Brooklyn (Before)

(Before): A one-story commercial building with two large garage doors, a smaller door and worn tan exterior walls.

This Central Business District property has a fresh new appearance following a quick paint job by the property owner.

Brooklyn (After)

(After): A one-story commercial building with two large garage doors, a smaller door and freshly painted light tan exterior walls.