Giese School Property Redevelopment
Description
A development agreement between the CDA and Neumann Companies for redeveloping the former Giese School property was before the council.
Impact summary
About $2.3 million in TID 31 funds will build roads and utilities, and buyers can get $50,000 in down payment help per lot — new housing on the near north side.
Applicant
- Name
- Neumann Companies, LLC
- Address
- 5120 Byrd Ave.See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Common Council
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Common Council — September 1, 2026
The CDA was cleared to buy the former school district property for blight elimination and redevelopment.
Common Council — August 5, 2026
The council approved a development agreement letting the city, the CDA and Neumann Companies move ahead on redeveloping the old Giese School site with new homes.
Related issues (2)
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