Tree removal marks first phase of 5-home Habitat for Humanity Project across from Turkey Hill Experience

Tree removal began this morning at North 4th & Linden.

Tree removal began this morning at the site of a new Habitat for Humanity project, signaling the beginning of construction of five townhomes at North 4th and Linden Streets.

[Photo: Howard Stevens] 

The project, led by Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, will transform the grassy lot across from the Turkey Hill Experience into a five-family structure. Hammel Associates Architects designed the homes to sit side by side, similar to the organization's previous project on Columbia's South 5th Street.

All five homes have already been matched with future Habitat families who are ready to start the construction process. In July, dedicated construction volunteers will begin work on the site.

Before that, however, subcontractors will handle the initial phases of development, including lot excavation and construction of the foundation and exterior shell of the structure.

The Linden Street Build project held its groundbreaking ceremony on May 1, 2025.