This project is initiated in response to the gradual decline of historic town centers in rural Taiwan, where rich cultural landscapes face challenges caused by urban migration, aging populations, and the abandonment of traditional buildings. Xiluo Township, located in central Taiwan, is a representative example of this situation. With a history of more than 360 years, Xiluo was once an important agricultural and commercial hub closely connected to river transportation and regional trade. However, as transportation routes shifted and younger generations moved to major cities, many historic streets and houses were left vacant and deteriorating.Yanping Historical Street is the cultural heart center of Xiluo. During the Japanese colonial period, the town was planned as a modern model city. Between 1925 and 1945, a large number of buildings were constructed along Yanping Street, forming a unique streetscape characterized by Art Deco facades and hybrid architectural styles. These buildings reflect not only architectural trends of the time but also the economic prosperity and daily life of the town s residents. Today, although 142 historic houses still stand along the street, many of them are empty, weathered, and disconnected from everyday community life.The purpose behind this project is not only to repair physical structures, but also to restore the relationship between people, space, and local culture. Heritage preservation, in this context, is understood as a living process rather than a static display. Old houses regain meaning only when people enter them, work in them, and create new memories within them.The project is organized by the Louyoung Education and Culture Foundation, whose mission is to promote cultural preservation, community education, and local revitalization in Yunlin County. The foundation has already undertaken numerous activities, including the restoration of historic buildings, international workshops, and long-term artist residency programs.We also run the Community college, which focuses on lifelong learning, civic engagement, and community-based education. Through courses and public programs, it encourages residents to actively participate in shaping their local environment and cultural future.Achievements over the past yearThe Lou-young Education and Culture Foundation has collaborated with VYA Taiwan since 2009, organizing a total of 19 international volunteer camps to date. Participants have come from Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, the United States, the Czech Republic, and Germany. Over the years, 300 more international young people have taken part in the revitalization of Xiluo Township, becoming important partners in local community development.With the continued support and participation of the volunteer camp, the Luoyang Education and Culture Foundation launched cultural projects such as the Xiluo Contemporary Art Festival and the Xiluo Old Street