Plans Submitted for Major Apartment Conversions at Historic UK and US School Sites

Several plans have been submitted to convert former school buildings into residential homes or apartment complexes in different locations. In Scotland, the former Lochearnhead Primary building is proposed to be transformed into a family home with extensions and expanded parking. In Chicago, a five-story apartment building with 78 units, including affordable housing, is planned for the parking lot of the former Our Lady of Lourdes school, with zoning changes recently approved and sustainability features included. In Doncaster, UK, proposals aim to convert the former Danum Grammar School for Girls, now the Mary Woollett Centre, into 55 flats plus a new building with 44 flats, facing objections over parking, heritage preservation, and ecological concerns, particularly regarding bats. The applicants emphasize preserving the heritage of the Doncaster site by restoring original features, while consultations and decisions are pending. These redevelopment projects reflect efforts to repurpose disused school properties for housing while balancing community and environmental considerations.