IN DEVELOPMENT

EMERY SCHOOL

Beginning in 1912, the Emery School in Biddeford served as an elementary school for a dense residential neighborhood adjacent to Biddeford's Downtown and Mill Districts. Since the school played a significant role in Biddeford's history, community leaders were very eager to see their landmark brought back to its former stature. In the summer of 2010, Developers Collaborative partnered with Avesta Housing to convert the former school into senior apartment units.

The project will create 24 affordable senior housing units while preserving a community landmark within walking distance of the downtown. The unit mix includes 20 one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units, with 13 units to be fully handicapped accessible. Construction is currently underway with an anticipated spring 2012 completion date.

FAST FACTS

Location:
16 Hill St Biddeford, ME

Completion Date:
Spring 2012

Project Cost: $6.8 million

Project Scope:
24 affordable elderly apartment units

Lead Developer :
Kevin Bunker and Avesta Housing