Evolution LC adaptive reuse incentives
Description
A $4.1 million conversion of three upper floors of a downtown building into 21 market-rate apartments, supported by a ten-year 100% tax rebate worth about $250,000.
Impact summary
Turns vacant upper floors downtown into 21 market-rate apartments with no exterior changes.
Applicant
- Name
- Evolution LC (entity of Steve Emerson)
- Address
- 219 2nd Street SESee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
$4.1 million conversion of three upper floors into 21 market-rate apartments, with a ten-year 100% tax rebate on the increase.
City Council - Jul 28, 2026
A $4.1 million conversion of three upper floors of a downtown building into 21 market-rate apartments, supported by a ten-year 100% tax rebate worth about $250,000.
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