[DetroitMan]

SCAD VILLAGE passed its first hurdle. The university hopes to have the new dorms opened by Fall 2020.

The project includes the acquisition and development of 13 parcels to build two new dormitory buildings and a parking garage between Barnard and Montgomery streets. A former apartment building along Victory, east of Barnard, is also being converted for use as student housing. About 900 students are expected to reside at the dorms.

SCAD will demolish the existing properties between Barnard and Montgomery streets, which consist of mostly single- and multi-family residential buildings, as well as a former church and liquor store.

SCAD officials at Tuesday’s meeting said they hope to return to the MPC for the additional approvals in the next three months, with the expectation the project will be completed by the fall of 2020.

https://www.savannahnow.com/news/201...rs-next-hurdle