ReNew the Block

Designed in partnership with residents and Logan Middle School students, ReNew the Block is transforming a portion of the Logan Northside Neighborhood into a sustainable oasis our entire community can enjoy.

ReNew the Block focuses on Avon Street between Sill and Clinton Streets, incorporating 29 city lots, Logan Middle School, and city boulevards and sidewalks. Our work is tailored to the unique opportunities and challenges of the neighborhood.

Together, we Paved the Way!

Thank you to the donors and sponsors who supported our Pave the Way fundraiser!

Your generosity unlocks PHASE III of ReNew the Block and will help us finish the community vision for Avon Street.

donors will leave a lasting mark on Avon Street with a customized paver or bench

$75,000

raised to support the final phase of neighborhood revitalization

716

volunteers helped plant gardens, repair homes, and spruce up Avon Street

Here’s what we’ve achieved so far:

One of ReNew the Block’s standout moments in 2024 was the new mural at Logan Middle School. Designed with input from Logan art students and brought to life by local artist Landon Sheely, the project was a true community collaboration, made possible with support from the City of La Crosse Arts Board.

Logan Middle students planted a pollinator paradise in the boulevards along Avon Street. Fifteen trees and over 1,200 native plants now bloom in front of the school and nearby homes.

Homes along Avon Street received much-needed exterior upgrades and landscaping. Ten houses were outfitted with new gutters to help protect aging foundations by redirecting rainwater. Meanwhile, twelve households chose fruit trees to plant in their front yards, together creating a community orchard for neighbors to share and enjoy.

The transformation of Logan Middle School’s grounds began with a vision—and students helped bring it to life. Classes helped design and install a new walking path, outdoor classroom, and rain garden. Students played a hands-on role in creating a greener, more inspiring space for learning and community.

Here’s what we are working on next:

Custom pavers will become part of a permeable paver pathway, helping capture polluted rainwater rather than sending it to our local waterways.

At Logan, we’re planting food forests and gardens so students and neighbors can enjoy fresh produce. We’re also installing limestone seating areas designed for outdoor class experiences and community members to gather.

We’re installing eye-catching educational signage throughout the site. Designed with art and captions from Logan students, the informative signs will highlight ReNew the Block's impact and inspire readers to take action in their own neighborhood.

We are teaching school staff, students, and neighbors how to take care of the native landscapes and food gardens. With an eye toward the future, we are making sure the community is ready to steward the block for years to come.