Chapel Garden Apartments
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2023Year Built |
63Total Units |
General Capital has a long relationship with the School Sisters of St. Francis, dating back to the renovation of Maria Linden, an RCAC in a portion of the School Sister’s campus on Layton Avenue. Chapel Garden Apartments is the final phase of redevelopment that includes 59 units in the oldest portion of the former convent building and four townhome units in the former carriage house structure. As part of the design process, General Capital worked closely with McQuillen Heritage Resources, the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service to ensure compliance with historic preservation requirements. The project included several layers of financing including Housing Tax Credits, Historic Preservation Tax Credits, WHEDA Housing Trust Funds, City of Milwaukee TIF a seller note and traditional bank debt.
KEY THEMES
- Historic adaptive reuse transformed a former School Sisters of St. Francis convent into a vibrant affordable housing community
- Comprehensive preservation effort restored significant historic buildings while extending the legacy of a landmark Milwaukee campus
- Collaborative public-private financing supported the delivery of high-quality affordable housing through innovative redevelopment strategies
- Thoughtfully designed residences blend historic architectural character with modern amenities and contemporary living spaces
- Community-focused redevelopment completed the long-term revitalization of the School Sisters campus while expanding housing opportunities
RESULTS
- Successfully delivered a historic redevelopment featuring 63 affordable residences, including 59 apartments and four townhomes
- Preserved and adaptively reused the former convent and carriage house, creating a lasting community asset in Milwaukee
- Completed the final phase of the School Sisters of St. Francis campus redevelopment through thoughtful historic preservation
- Created modern affordable housing while retaining the architectural character and heritage of the historic property
- Achieved strong early operational performance following completion, demonstrating a successful transition from development to occupancy
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