Campus Redevelopment Concepts

The scope of work defined in early conversations with the project team and key stakeholders is to be a multiyear phased development containing artist/live/work space, senior and family housing, as well as community quality of life amenities. The total development costs exceed $60 millionand to be completed in 5-7 years. 

Plans below are subject to change without notice. Timing is also subject to change based on available financing and funding resources that come with individual timelines and requirements. GROWTH continues to make a concerted effort to apply for any and all types of funding to achieve the goals for Shimer Square's overall redevelopment effort, and appreciates the community and supporters patience as we work through the complex needs of the overall Shimer Square redevelopment effort.

Phase 1 (Blue) 
Bennett Hall-converting to rental housing 
Hathaway Hall-converting to rental housing
Sawyer House-Repurposing as an on-site office for Resource Center
Custodial Building-strategically dismantle so its materials can be salvaged and reused on the campus

Phase 2 (Yellow)
The buildings highlighted in yellow are the proposed site for rental housing:
McKee Hall
Hostetter Hall
Denzendorf Hall

Phase 3 (Orange)
Metcalf Hall: Improving and making the necessary repairs to the indoor theatre, and converting the remainder of the building into a community-focused events center
Campbell Library- repurposing into a historic preservation office and museum (subject to change)
Dearborn Hall-converting into a mixed-use development

Phase 4 (Green)
Gymnasium-converting to a community center maintaining its original use providing recreational activities)
Infirmary-repurposing for commercial development
Tolman Hall-repurposing into a mixed-use development providing opportunities for the arts and retail incubation

Phase 5 (Red)
Howe Hall-converting into a mixed-use development hosting a restaurant, microbrewery, and lodging opportunities