Habitat Homes and Gardens Tour
Summer 2014
Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley endeavors to prepare new homeowners with as many resources as possible in order to empower them to be responsible for their new house. However, once a Habitat family owns a house officially, it is up to them to make it their own.
This collection of photographs displays just a few of the homes in the Mountain View neighborhood that exemplify the skill and talent that many of our Habitat families possess when it comes to the upkeep of their lawns and gardens.
The two houses pictured above are on the 1100 block of Chapman Avenue. Chapman Avenue has received a reputation over the years for being one of the worst parts of the Mountain View Neighborhood. Thanks to the support of organizations such as Rebuilding Together, TAP and, of course, Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley, many blocks of this once reviled stretch of road are beginning to improve!
When homeowners display pride in their homes and gardens, it often inspires other members of the community to follow suit and improve the conditions of homes that they own. There is also evidence that the safety of a neighborhood can increase when more homeowners display an interest in keep their property in good condition.