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FLAMMA outlines Folgers plant renovation, below‑market lease and philanthropic funding
Summary
Applicants told TEA they plan to renovate the historic Folgers coffee plant in East Houston for a single‑campus charter, with a below‑market lease because the landlord is the school benefactor and with phased renovations tied to enrollment growth.
Frank Lou Junior Academy for Music and Arts (FLAMMA) told TEA the proposed campus will occupy a portion of the historic Folgers Coffee plant and will be renovated in two phases timed to enrollment growth.
Andrea Hoga, board chair, said all structural support is in place but that the building will require a “full renovation.” She added architects experienced in historic adaptive reuse have produced plans and that the project will seek required permits after charter approval. “We anticipate doing the renovation in 2 phases and as the school…
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