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Unlocking Hidden Assets in Gary: Collaborating for Community Growth

Join us on February 4, 2014, for a transformative event titled "Unlocking Hidden Assets in Gary." Organized by Delta Institute, an organization founded in 1998, this initiative aims to foster collaboration among businesses, governments, and communities in the Great Lakes region. Discover innovative strategies and untapped resources that can propel economic development and enhance community resilience in Gary. Together, we can unlock potential and create sustainable growth for our vibrant region.

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Unlocking Hidden Assets in Gary: Collaborating for Community Growth

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  1. Unlocking Hidden Assets in Gary

    February 4, 2014
  2. About Delta Institute Founded in 1998 Work in partnership with business, government & communities in the Great Lakes region Specialize in market-driven environmental solutions that are good for business, good for the environment, and good for communities
  3. A Community Liability Vacant houses: Eyesore Harbor gangs and drug dealers Depress property values Potential fire hazard
  4. Vacant homes = Hidden assets
  5. Hidden assets = Enhanced value
  6. Deconstruction Defined Deconstruction is the process of systematically dismantling a building that would otherwise be demolished. The process allows harvesting of reusable materials and diverts building waste from landfills.
  7. Environmental Benefits of Deconstruction Reduce landfill waste Reduce toxic dust from the job site Reduce lead and heavy metals leaching into soil Reduce the consumption of new resources through reuse Create new green open space
  8. Economic Value of Deconstruction Create deconstruction jobs – typical house takes 8-10 days for 6-12 people at $12-$23/hour Reclaim old-growth lumber for resale Reuse flooring, woodwork, lighting and plumbing fixtures at lower cost Create jobs in value-added processing Build a regional market for reclaimed lumber
  9. Delta’s Detroit Deconstruction Partnership with Southwest Housing Solutions and Wayne County RFP issued in September, 2013 Bid awarded in October 2013 Work began fourth week of October Federal dollars for demolition and workforce development through deconstruction 8 houses deconstructed 45,000 board feet of reclaimed lumber 3,000 hours of labor 25 jobs for 3-5 weeks
  10. Deconstruction Jobs Houses deconstructed = 8 Time period = 5 weeks Workers = 25 Total hours worked = 3,000, or 75 worker weeks Trainee pay = $8-12/hour Experienced worker pay = $12-22.50/hour Total payroll to date = $42,000
  11. Value of Reclaimed lumber 45,000 Board Feet of reclaimed lumber (approximately 61,000 linear feet) Estimate of retail value = $100,500
  12. Value-Added Processing 2 large wardrobes (7' x 3‘) of reclaimed walnut Material cost = $800 50 labor hours at $25 per hour Sale price =$4,500
  13. Value-Added Processing Counter/desk = 30 square feet 10 labor hours at $25/hour Sale price = $1,200
  14. Value-Added Processing Partnership with Strand Design Bottle openers sell for $25 at Whole Foods and http://rxmade.org/ Wall clocks sell for $105 at http://rxmade.org/
  15. Opportunity Deconstruction is a tool to create jobs, reclaim valuable material, and create open space. Gary has the opportunity to transform its vacant and abandoned houses from a liability to an asset.
  16. Contact Delta Institute Jean Pogge Chief Executive Officer jpogge@delta-institute.org t 312.554.0900 ext. 31 Eve Pytel Director epytel@delta-institute.org t 312.554.0900 ext. 28 Illinois Office: 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60601 t 312.554.0900 Michigan Office: 600 W. St. Joseph Street, Suite 1G Lansing, MI 48933 t 517.482.8810
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