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Developer presents concept to repurpose Lincoln Schools into mixed-use housing and services
Summary
During public comment, developer Joshua Billington presented a redevelopment plan for blighted Lincoln Schools proposing affordable housing (25 single units and two 12-unit apartments), Head Start and a senior center, and raised concerns about water and sewer infrastructure needs.
During the public-comment period, Joshua Billington presented a redevelopment and repurpose concept (Option 'N') for the blighted Lincoln Schools site in Sault Ste. Marie.
Billington provided a handout describing a plan that would involve CLM Community Action for Head Start programming and a senior center, and would include affordable housing consisting of 25 single units and two 12‑unit apartment buildings. He also flagged infrastructure needs on 'fh Avenue, specifically water and sewer, as essential to moving the project forward.
Why it matters: The proposal suggests a public‑private approach to repurposing a blighted school site with mixed housing and community services, which would have local planning, infrastructure and funding implications. The developer presented the concept to the Finance Committee during public comment; the committee did not take an action on the proposal during the meeting.
Next steps: The minutes record the presentation and the handout; any formal review, requests for county funding, zoning approvals, or coordination with CLM Community Action would require future agenda items or separate applications.
