Higginbotham Art Apartments
20119 Wisconsin
What does it look like?
Higginbotham Art Residences project rendering. Image credit: Via City of Detroit
What's happening?
A $35.9 million redevelopment of a former school into affordable housing with 100 units. URGE Development Group with Cinnaire, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and the City of Detroit are developing the project with low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, MSHDA funding, and City ARPA funds.
Source: City of Detroit
Developers: URGE Development Group
Cost: $35.9 million
What are the property details?
| Parcel ID: | 16035808.000 |
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| Taxpayer: | CITY OF DETROIT P&DD, CARE OF DBA |
| Taxpayer address: | 2 WOODWARD AVE STE 500 DETROIT MI 48221 |
| Dimensions: | 0 ft by 0 ft |
Where is it?
What kind of housing is it?
| Units: | 100 |
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| For rent/sale: | To rent |
| Affordability: | Yes |
Updates
November 19, 2024: Groundbreaking | City ouf Detroit
"On November 19, 2024, officials and community members gathered to break ground for the Higginbotham Art Residences, a transformative project that will convert the historic William E. Higginbotham School into 100 units of affordable housing. Located in Detroit’s Eight-Mile-Wyoming neighborhood, the $35.9 million redevelopment will preserve an important cultural city landmark while addressing critical affordable housing needs.
Constructed in 1926, the Mediterranean Revival-style Higginbotham School served as an all-Black elementary school during an era of restrictive housing practices, symbolizing resilience and community solidarity. With support from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, MSHDA funding, and City ARPA funds, the project will breathe new life into the building, creating affordable homes and fostering community-oriented spaces for Detroit residents."
September 11, 2024: Event source | Detroit Historic District Commission
ALSO KNOWN AS (AKA) HISTORIC DISTRICT William E. Higginbotham School Historic District NEIGHBORHOOD YEAR CONSTRUCTED 1927, additions in 1928, 1944, and 1946 ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Section 21-2-246 COUNCIL DISTRICT APPLICATION NUMBER PROJECT SCOPE Revision to previously approved design
September 11, 2024: Revised design plan submitted | Historic District Commission
ALSO KNOWN AS (AKA) HISTORIC DISTRICT William E. Higginbotham School Historic District NEIGHBORHOOD YEAR CONSTRUCTED 1927, additions in 1928, 1944, and 1946 ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Section 21-2-246 COUNCIL DISTRICT APPLICATION NUMBER PROJECT SCOPE Revision to previously approved design; on agenda for Sept. 11 meeting of the Detroit Historic District Commission.
September 10, 2024: Event source | Detroit City Council
20119 Wisconsin Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). (URGE Development Group, LLC has formed 20119 Wisconsin Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC in order to develop a multi-family housing development Project known as Higginbotham School which will consist of two (2) newly constructed 3-story walk-up buildings and the rehabilitation of an historic school building with a new elevator totaling one hundred (100) units. The Project is in an area bounded by Norfolk Avenue on the north, Wisconsin Street on the east, Chippewa Avenue on the south and Indiana Avenue on the west.)