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Evolution LC Garfield Elementary Redevelopment

Description

$7 million conversion of the former Garfield Elementary School into 30 market-rate one- and two-bedroom apartments with historic preservation incentives.

Impact summary

New apartments in a beloved old school building; neighbors reportedly amenable to the housing use.

Applicant

Name
Evolution, LC (Steve Emerson)
Address
1201 Maplewood Drive NESee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved

Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.

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