Developer Gorman seeks TIF for purchase, renovation of Oregon "Red Brick School,"

Developer Gary Gorman has approached the Oregon School District about purchasing the old Oregon High School and converting it to commerical office space for his company. He is seeking a TIF district to make this financially possible.

As schools scramble to make their facilities energy efficient and size appropriate, I see the conversion of older, historic, brick schools to private use to be a growing trend. This is a story to watch.