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Asa Messer School redevelopment into housing

Summary

The historic school and adjoining lots will be sold for redevelopment into roughly 35-40 apartments plus infill townhouses or parking, turning a vacant city property into housing and tax revenue.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Converts a non-performing city property onto the tax rolls while creating affordable housing units.

✅Who benefits

Residents seeking smaller apartments in a transit-accessible neighborhood near downtown.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingMar 5, 2026approved

City Council - Regular Council Meeting — March 5, 2026

The historic school and adjoining lots will be sold for redevelopment into roughly 35-40 apartments plus infill townhouses or parking, turning a vacant city property into housing and tax revenue.

Related development

approved

Asa Messer Street School parcel sale

Adds roughly 35-40 apartments and new tax revenue while preserving the historic building.

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