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Garfield Elementary Housing Conversion

Summary

$7 million project turning the old Garfield Elementary School into 30 market-rate apartments, backed by city historic preservation incentives. Neighbors reportedly supportive.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $240,000 of an estimated $665,000 in new taxes exempted over ten years.

✅Who benefits

Future tenants, the neighborhood, and developer Steve Emerson.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingFeb 10, 2026

City Council - Feb 10, 2026

$7 million project turning the old Garfield Elementary School into 30 market-rate apartments, backed by city historic preservation incentives. Neighbors reportedly supportive.

Related development

approved

Evolution LC Garfield Elementary Redevelopment

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

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