Longfellow NewSchool
Invest in Transforming Eastside Pontiac — Strong Returns, Real Impact
Phase I (Adaptive Reuse) + Phase II (New Build) – Delivering Jobs, Housing, & Lasting Impact
Project Highlights
$1.5M Equity Raise
Collateral: 35,645 sqft existing building + 6.6 ac
+ 1.55 ac land option agreement (Total 8.15 ac)
20% CFADS Prioritized Returns | 60/40 Upside Splits
R3 Rezoning + 12-year OPRA Tax Abatement Approvals
Brownfield TIF | MSHDA Housing TIF
Breathing New Life into a 1920s Landmark
Longfellow NewSchool is a 2-phase redevelopment transforming 1920s masonry-built Longfellow Elementary School into 40 loft-style apartment units and 5 commercial units for select local business & nonprofit tenants, followed by a new build 145-unit multifamily community.
This Eastside Pontiac project blends revitalizing preservation with modern living and economic revitalization—backed by strong demand and multiple development incentives.
Snapshot #s
🏫 185 → Total Residential Units
🏪 5 → Commercial Spaces
💵 $1.5M → Cash Equity Raise
A Development That Delivers More Than Returns
Longfellow NewSchool is more than a real estate investment—it’s a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization.
This project delivers much-needed housing, job creation, & community spaces, whilst preserving the architectural aesthetics and heritage of Eastside Pontiac.
Invest in Eastside Pontiac’s Landmark Redevelopment
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Join us in delivering housing, jobs, & community impact in Eastside Pontiac.
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