Architect David Sutton begins residential conversion of former Tonawanda school
What happened
David Sutton and two partners purchased a nine-acre former Riverview Elementary School property in Tonawanda and began a residential conversion project. The plan involves renovating the school building into 32 apartments, while a new building featuring 60 market-rate apartments is nearly complete. The project also includes plans for 17 custom-built single-family homes.
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Why it matters
The project represents a significant increase in housing supply in the area. The conversion of the former school property addresses a site that had been less attractive to developers previously due to rising construction and material costs.
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Who's involved
- David SuttonWilliamsville architect leading the property conversion and development
- TonawandaCity where the nine-acre former school property is located
- WilliamsvilleVillage where David Sutton operates as an architect
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- TonawandaSpeculative
The city of Tonawanda might see increased housing supply and new revenue generation.
- Erie CountySpeculative
Erie County could see increased municipal revenue contributing to its tax base.
- WilliamsvilleSpeculative
Williamsville might see increased demand for housing as the project addresses local housing needs.
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The entities involved
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David Sutton
researcher (ORCID 0009-0005-6739-5689)
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Tonawanda
city in the state of New York, United States
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