Renovation of an educational facility in Clearwater, Florida. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

This project provides funding for renovations of the historical North Ward School building. Consultants are analyzing the school’s condition and preparing improvement recommendations, cost estimates, and plans for a new connection between the original building and the 1926 addition. This analysis will guide the hiring of a consultant to implement these improvements, including design, permitting, and construction administration. The project aims to determine the school’s future use and find a development partner for further upgrades. Future funding needs for additional rehabilitation and operating costs, likely to be the partner’s responsibility, are currently undetermined. Preservation of this historic building aligns with objectives in the strategic direction to maintain historic features through systematic management efforts. As of March 19, 2025, this project is in the conceptual phase. An architect has not been selected. A firm timeine for construction has not been determined. This project is included in the City of Clearwater's FY 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.