Projects Underway
PROJECT PROFILES
Clingman Center Additions
What: Commercial kitchen and ADA- compliant bathrooms (one is a family bathroom and has a shower)
Why: Improve the space for GBHA workshops, events, and short-term rentals
Started: August 2018
Target Date: End of August 2019
Budget: $150,000
Project Leaders: Florian Schleiff and Cliff Baker
Entry & Parking Lot Landscaping
What: Landscaping for entry on 219 and designated areas within the parking lot
Why: Provide attractive, clear entryway to venues and park area at Montwell
Start Date: Mid June 2019
Target: August 2019
Budget: $20,000
Project Leaders: TBD
The Center Square
What: Paved walkways, low courtyard walls, lighting, and landscaping
Why: Connect all 3 buildings, provide easy and safe walkways, construct defined "square" for relaxing/gathering
Started: 2019
Target Date: September 2019
Budget: $80,000
Project Leaders: Florian and Cliff
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Demonstration Garden
What: Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
Why: Teach people about growing, preparing, gleaning, composting plants
Target: July 2019
Budget: $4,000 ($1,000 funded by Greenbrier County Health Alliance)
Project Leaders: Tommye Rafes
Funds Needed: $3,000
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Completed Projects
James Withrow Building
What: New structure to house local market and café
Why: Provide space for entrepreneur committed to locally-sourced foods
Started: 2016 (right before the flood)
Completed: May 2019
Investment: $380,000
Project Leaders: Florian and Cliff
Thanks to: Don and Marit Withrow, the Woodwards, Attar family, Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, Lowes, Neathawk Lumber, Greenbrier Technology, Valley Heating and Air, and Jerry Janiga
Parking Lot Improvements
What: Defined parking areas, traffic flow, and lighting
Why: Improve visitor access, safety, and drainage issues
Started: 2013
Target Date: May 2019
Investment: $140,000
Project Leader: Cliff Baker
Thanks to: Baker family, RBS, AEP, Terradon, WV DOH
Emergency Generator
What: Emergency power source
When: February 2018
Why: Provide power to support the commercial kitchen, as well as volunteers, agency staff, and disaster victims
Investment: $30,000
Project Leader: Cliff Baker
Thanks to: Greenbrier Technologies and a generous anonymous donor
Walking Trail
What: 1110 feet of walking trails
When: July 2017
Why: Create a beautiful, safe space for residents and visitors to stroll or powerwalk
Investment: $4,000
Project Leader: Cliff Baker
Thanks to: the Boy Scouts, Mullican Lumber, RBS, and Neathawk
House Relocation & Land Purchase
What: Remove little white house and purchase the land
When: July 2017
Why: Open space between the Clingman Center, the Park and Lafayette Street
Investment: $76,000 (Move: $50K and $26K for land)
Project Leader: Florian Schleiff
Thanks to: Martin Construction, the Blakesleys, and several anonymous donors
Underground Drainage of Site
What: Installation of drainage equipment
When: May 2016
Why: Provide proper drainage so grounds are safe, not muddy, and stable
Investment: $86,000
Project Leader: Cliff Baker
Thanks to: ALL Construction, RBS
Construction of Barn Building
What: New open-concept, multi-use space using old barn materials
When: January 2015
Why: Provide structure to attract enterprise supporting the vision and community
Investment: $300,000
Project Leader: Florian Schleiff
Thanks to: Barnwood Builders, Lynch Construction, ALL Construction, Neathawk Lumber, Brandon Johnson, Attar family, Jerry Janiga
View video of Barnwood Builders' episode featuring this construction. >
Acquisition of Renovated Ft. Savannah
What: Purchase of renovated log building
When: 2013
Why: Provide attractive, safe venue for family-oriented eatery
Project Leader: Joe Lovett
Thanks to: Appalachian Mountain Advocates, Peyton family, Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, Ed Roach
