Council gives first reading to rezone Washington Lee School for conversion to multifamily housing Council approved on first reading a rezoning request to change the former Washington Lee School property from R‑1/R‑1A to R‑3 to allow conversion of the building into about 28–32 rental apartments; staff noted potential historic-tax credits and planning commission recommendations for restrictive covenants and mitigation measures.

The Bristol Council has taken a significant step towards transforming the historic Washington Lee School into modern multifamily housing, potentially bringing 28 to 32 new apartments to the community!

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Bristol City Council considers name change for Housing Authority to Beyond Housing Bristol Redevelopment Housing Authority seeks council approval to rename as Beyond Housing.

Bristol's Housing Authority is proposing a bold rebrand to "Beyond Housing" to reshape its image and redefine its mission, but not everyone is on board.

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