SAN ANTONIO -- The City’s Office of Historic Preservation took the third annual REHABARAMA to the Mission Historic District on Saturday.
- Gathered near Isabel and Kalteyer Streets
- Hands-on preservation
- Helps upkeep affordable housing
More than 300 volunteers gathered at the corner of Isabel and Kalteyer Streets around 8 a.m. to help with a major project.
“Seventeen homeowners will receive much-needed assistance with exterior home repairs along the 100 and 200 blocks of Isabel and Felisa Streets in the Mission Historic District,” said Shanon Miller, OHP director. “In the spirit of neighborhood revitalization, REHABARAMA focuses on hands-on preservation and is an educational tool for those interested in the preservation trades. We are excited to offer REHABARAMA in the Mission District this year as the City celebrates the World Heritage Festival.”
San Antonio has a significant number of aging buildings, and thousands of low to moderate income households struggle to keep up with simple repair and maintenance. Events like REHABARAMA are an important step in arresting deterioration and prolonging the useful life of the homes, which plays an important role in meeting affordable housing needs in San Antonio.
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“I’m thrilled to have this year’s REHABARAMA in the Mission District during our World Heritage Festival. It is a very important project that is investing in our community and preserving, revitalizing and utilizing our structures in and around the San Antonio Missions,” said District 3 Councilwoman Rebecca Viagrán
To date, REHABARAMA has rendered more than $400,000 worth of work on 35 homes both in Denver Heights and Highland Park neighborhoods. Work done included refreshing paint, repairing porches and windows, and addressing significant maintenance items.