Developing Sustainable Housing Solutions
See the latest updates on our Legacy House project!
Whether it is environmentally-friendly pre-fab houses that can be built at a low cost or renovating existing houses into energy-efficient community housing, we are making sustainable housing a reality in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
How this work is making change:
Affordable housing is a top concern in Duluth. More than half of renters are considered cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Much of the housing stock is inefficient and in poor repair. While new housing is built every year, the majority is market rate, costing more than people earning Duluth’s average income of $47,227 can afford. Our work helps create alternative models that drive the conversation about what kind of housing is possible—housing that is affordable and sustainable at the same time.
Latest Updates

You’re Invited: Climate Action Plan Launch!
After many months of research and development, Ecolibrium3 is proud to announce the launch of the Duluth Citizens’ Climate Action Plan! This plan is a citizen-led

Legacy House Construction is Underway
September and October have been big months for the AmeriCorps Legacy House project! The AmeriCorps Legacy House, which will affordably house AmeriCorps VISTA members serving

The Legacy House Under Construction
When a donor gave Ecolibrium3 a condemned house in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in 2017, we decided to develop it into an affordable housing model

A Carton-Sized Idea for Affordable Housing
As Duluth grows and changes, it is easy for some members of the community to get left out. A part of Ecolibrium3’s mission is to

Working Together to Remove Blight in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood
Ever walked down a street and thought, “wow, that house is in tough shape”? We definitely have. Blight not only hurts the attractiveness of a

Leaving a Legacy
Ecolibrium3 is currently working with community partners to help revitalize the Lincoln Park neighborhood, including addressing the issue of affordable housing. In 2017 a condemned