Hisan J. Polk Transformation Academy

“Leading Into New Communities, Inc. (LINC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Wilmington that provides transitional living and case management services to meet the immediate needs of men and women returning from prison. [LINC] also offers culturally-specific youth development services for African American young men ages 12-24.

In 2021, the Wilmington City Council approved LINC’s request to acquire former Wilmington Fire Station 3, located at 3933 Princess Place Drive, be to renovated into a residential academy tailored to young men who have dropped out of traditional schools. The 14-month program in partnership with Cape Fear Community College will empower participants to earn a GED, trade skills, a CFCC trade certificate, and general life skills. Academic and trade programming will align with the instructional capacity and course offerings of CFCC.”

The existing building features two wings divided by a central garage. Our design repurposes the East wing into residential living quarters, while the West wing will include a kitchen, dining and lounge space, and offices for the case manager and Director. The former vehicle bay at the center will be transformed into a new trades classroom.

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