Newark Makerhoods is Coming Soon in 2021
We are pleased to announce that Newark Makerhoods has been fully funded and is ready to start work!
Newark Makerhoods is bringing together a supportive community of local makers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and residents. It includes the rehabilitation of the Krueger-Scott Mansion and new affordable work/live construction.
Krueger-Scott Mansion
Built in 1888 by beer baron Gottfried Krueger and purchased by Newark's first African-American woman millionaire Louise Scott in 1958, the Krueger-Scott mansion has been vacant since 1982.
Makerhoods will be rehabilitating the beloved historic mansion and reinvigorating the previous owners' entrepreneurial spirit through workshops, community-centric events, co-working, office space, and event space. The Mansion programming will highlight its rich history with the City of Newark, while supporting Black & underrepresented entrepreneurs. In partnership with the City of Newark, the City will have use of the Ms. Louise Scott Library and ten annual coworking memberships will be available to Newark residents at a 50% discounted price.
New Construction
Behind the Krueger-Scott Mansion, new construction will include: 66 apartments (affordable and market rate), 10 commercial spaces, a greenhouse, a demonstration & commercial kitchen, a courtyard, and event space.
Designed for entrepreneurial renters, Makerhoods will be recruiting 16 Makers to receive an apartment, a separate commercial space, and business support services starting at $1,800/month to grow their business in a supportive community.
About Makerhoods
Makerhoods is an opportunity platform centered around empowering, elevating, and investing in overlooked makers.
We are a social enterprise dedicated to eliminating the barriers to entrepreneurship through affordable work/live developments and innovative business support programs.
Our mission is to help underrepresented and under resourced makers increase their take-home income and generate wealth for themselves and their families.
Contact
If you’re interested in learning more about construction jobs available, please attend our informational webinar on July 2nd at noon. Register here.
For general inquiries, please contact hello@makerhoods.com