RACINE â Charnele Evans did not exactly have a dream for herself a year ago. She just knew she was on the wrong path going in the wrong direction.
She was working long hours for little money and struggled to meet the needs of her three daughters.
Architectural rendering of 2220 Northwestern Ave., the next phase in renovation at Racine s Horlick District complex. Dee Hölzel
But, for more than half a year now, Evans has now been working on the multi-million dollar Horlick Historic District complex revitalization as an electrician for Wauwatosa-based Current Electric Co.
âI have learned how to do all the wiring for the island kitchens, I have done the sockets, I did the light fixtures,â Evans said.
The Cities Local Government Leadership Program was launched by the USGBC with nearly $2 million in funding from Bank of America. LEED is a green building certification program used around the world to promote the design and construction of green buildings and neighborhoods.
Should Racine end up being certified, âit will join the more than 120 cities and communities that have already achieved LEED certification,â according to the city, with a goal of achieving certification by March 31, 2022.
âLEED for Cities helps local leaders create responsible, sustainable and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation and many other factors that contribute to quality of life,â Mahesh Ramanujam, USGBC president and CEO, said in a statement. âThese 15 local governments are committed to finding solutions for health, sustainable and high performing, and using LEED as a tool to ensure they are on a path of continuous improvement. Along with our
CG Schmidt held a groundbreaking ceremony on the morning of April 7 at the Historic Racine Horlick Malted Milk Complexâs 2200 building to celebrate the start of work. In this photo, from left: Brent McClure, vice president of development at J. Jeffers & Company; Dan Chovanec, vice president at CG Schmidt; Josh Jeffers, president and CEO of J. Jeffers & Company; Racine Mayor Cory Mason; Racine Alderman Natalia Taft; Racine City Council President John Tate II; and Jen Davel, Heritage Consulting Group. Dee Hölzel
RACINE â Some people like historic renovation, some like modern construction. There may be something for both tastes at the Historic Horlick District complex.