SANDUSKY — The long-awaited redevelopment of the historic Osborne School building is taking a major new direction, shifting from a proposed rental apartment complex to a 23-unit affordable condominium development aimed at seniors and downsizing homeowners.
During Monday night’s meeting, the Sandusky City Commission voted unanimously to approve a two-year extension of the development agreement and amend the project’s strategy language, clearing the way for developer Joe Ritchie and his team to pursue state homeownership grant funding.
What drove the Pivot?
The 30,000-square-foot limestone landmark—celebrated for its grand hallways, historic millwork, and structural adaptability—presents unique rehabilitation challenges.
