Preliminary sketch of the homes that will be built on the old Gateway School site.

News Release

WARSAW — Plans for residential development on former school property in Warsaw have been unveiled.

Gateway Grove is a residential development taking place on the site of the old Madison School.

The development consists of single family homes and townhomes within walking distance of downtown. To promote strong community bonds, the houses are situated around common areas where they can hold neighborhood events, according to a news release from Groninger xxxxx, which is developing the project.

The old Madison School left behind a legacy of serving the surrounding neighborhood and the community as a whole. In the spirit of Madison’s legacy, this development strives to be an agent of positive change in the community by building housing for new families and adding amenities that will promote a more active lifestyle.

The Madison gymnasium will not be demolished with the hope that it will operate as an amenity for the whole neighborhood.

The demolition of the school will begin this week. Because this building is the site of many fond memories, there will be an opportunity for residents to come by and collect a brick if they would like one. These bricks will be located off North Union Street on the south end of the property, outside of the construction fence. Plans are to start construction in the second quarter of 2021. Currently, the approval process is being worked through, with plans to keep everyone updated as things at Gateway Grove progress. 

Bricks from the former Madison Elementary School will be available on Tuesday, January 12, after 8 a.m.