Groundbreaking ceremony held for $22M redevelopment project at former Phillis Wheatley Elementary
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) Renovation work started on an old Milwaukee public school that s been closed for 16 years.
Thursday, May 13, crews broke ground on a $22 million redevelopment project at the site of the former Phillis Wheatley Elementary School.
We broke ground this morning on a $22 million redevelopment of the former Phillis Wheatley Elementary School in Lindsay Heights. This development is part of our plan to strengthen historic neighborhoods, contribute to our city s economic vibrancy, and provide quality housing. pic.twitter.com/zKq74shpkd Mayor Tom Barrett (@MayorOfMKE) May 13, 2021
It will reuse the existing school building and add a new four-story building on the same site. It will provide affordable housing and other amenities, like a café.
Plans to convert a historic former school on Milwaukee s north side into affordable apartments are proceeding.
Royal Capital Group Ltd. announced Tuesday it has completed the $465,000 purchase of the former Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, 2442 N. 20th St.
Royal Capital plans to begin construction this month on creating 82 apartments at the site, with completion in spring 2022.
The $22 million project features the conversion of the former school into 42 units, with 40 more apartments in a new four-story building on the same site.
The apartments will range from one- to three-bedroom units. Most will be provided at below-market rents for people earning no more than 60% of the local median income.