Former Irwin School redevelopment
Summary
The vacant Irwin School building has sat empty since around 2014, and every attempt to save it has failed. A new developer wants to demolish it and build three more townhome buildings, bringing the site to 24 units — but that requires about $2.75 million in assistance, more than the TID can fully cover.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2.75 million in potential city assistance would be needed, with roughly $1.35 million available from the TID and a possible gap of about $400,000.
Neighbors tired of the deteriorating vacant building and future townhome residents.
Preservation supporters who hoped the historic school building could be saved.
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