PACT In the News: Taylor Avenue Redevelopment: Homeport Selected as Development Partner

Pilgrim Elementary School on the Near East Side.

Article: Homeport named developer for former Pilgrim Elementary School site on Taylor Avenue

PACT’s Perspective:
The transformation of the Taylor Avenue corridor is one step closer to reality. PACT has selected Homeport, one of Central Ohio’s leading affordable housing developers, as its partner to redevelop the former Pilgrim Elementary School site—a six-acre property positioned at the heart of the Near East Side.

This milestone represents more than a development deal; it’s the culmination of over a year of community visioning and planning to ensure growth benefits those who call this neighborhood home. Homeport will deliver a mixed-income residential community that balances affordability with opportunity, combining new housing, green space, and pedestrian-friendly design.

As the Community Quarterback for the Near East Side, PACT’s role is to align public and private partners, secure investment, and keep residents at the center of every decision. The Taylor Avenue project is proof that equitable development can honor legacy, attract resources, and build a sustainable future—one rooted in collaboration, inclusion, and place.