Conceptual mixed-use downtown redevelopment architecture shown for illustrative purposes.

A Coordinated Path for Downtown Effingham

A privately initiated redevelopment centered on the Effingham Daily News property, advancing new downtown housing, mixed-use activity, a flexible parking strategy, and long-term taxable value.

A Coordinated Path for Downtown Effingham

A Coordinated Path for Downtown Effingham

A Coordinated Path for Downtown Effingham

A privately initiated redevelopment centered on the Effingham Daily News property, advancing new downtown housing, mixed-use activity, a flexible parking strategy, and long-term taxable value.

A privately initiated redevelopment centered on the Effingham Daily News property, advancing new downtown housing, mixed-use activity, a flexible parking strategy, and long-term taxable value.

Conceptual mixed-use downtown redevelopment architecture shown for illustrative purposes.
Conceptual mixed-use downtown redevelopment architecture shown for illustrative purposes.

≈$30M

Preliminary Private Development Investment

≈100

Contemplated New Residences

201 N. Banker

Primary Redevelopment Site

Mixed-Use

Active Ground-Floor Uses Contemplated

PROJECT STATUS

Active predevelopment.

Active predevelopment.

Active predevelopment.

01 · SITE & TRANSACTION — ACTIVE

Acquisition discussions and transaction documentation

Acquisition discussions and transaction documentation

02 · REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK — ACTIVE

City coordination and redevelopment tools

City coordination and redevelopment tools

03 · DESIGN — NEXT

Architectural and financial analysis

Architectural and financial analysis

04 · VALIDATION & APPROVALS

Validation and formal approvals

Validation and formal approvals

05 · EXECUTION

Financing, construction, and delivery

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Project Management Advisors (PMA) | Brailsford & Dunlavey

Owner’s Representative & Development Advisor

PMA brings institutional development expertise to the owner’s side of the project. Its role is to test market assumptions and project economics, manage development risk, and guide execution.

30+ YEARS

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

350+ PROJECTS

RESIDENTIAL PORTFOLIO

30,000+ UNITS

RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT HOUSING

$20B+ VALUE

RESIDENTIAL & STUDENT HOUSING PORTFOLIO

PROJECT LEADERSHIP

LOCAL CONNECTION

Trina Sandschafer, AIA, LEED AP

Vice President & Managing Director — Chicago

Teutopolis native and Chicago office leader providing the project’s local PMA connection.

PROJECT LEAD

G. Matthew Silvers

Vice President of Advisory Services

30+ years guiding complex real-estate development and transaction strategy.

PROJECT LEAD

Brad Moeller

Vice President

25 years delivering residential and student-housing projects across 50 markets.

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MAJOR REDEVELOPMENT

Major Redevelopment at 201 N. Banker Street

Major Redevelopment at 201 N. Banker Street

Major Redevelopment at 201 N. Banker Street

The Effingham Daily News property at 201 N. Banker Street is the primary redevelopment site. The current concept contemplates approximately 100 new residences within a major mixed-use downtown redevelopment, with active ground-floor commercial or community-serving uses where appropriate. Final architecture, height, unit count, commercial program, parking, zoning, approvals, financing, and agreements remain subject to continued design and validation.

The Effingham Daily News property at 201 N. Banker Street is the primary redevelopment site. The current concept contemplates approximately 100 new residences within a major mixed-use downtown redevelopment, with active ground-floor commercial or community-serving uses where appropriate. Final architecture, height, unit count, commercial program, parking, zoning, approvals, financing, and agreements remain subject to continued design and validation.

The Effingham Daily News property at 201 N. Banker Street is the primary redevelopment site. The current concept contemplates approximately 100 new residences within a major mixed-use downtown redevelopment, with active ground-floor commercial or community-serving uses where appropriate. Final architecture, height, unit count, commercial program, parking, zoning, approvals, financing, and agreements remain subject to continued design and validation.

Conceptual mixed-use downtown redevelopment architecture shown for illustrative purposes.

Active ground floor

Commercial or other active uses, streetscape improvements, and appropriately integrated parking remain part of the contemplated planning program.

A lasting Daily News connection

The redevelopment could provide the Effingham Daily News with a new long term home at the same location the community has associated with the newspaper for generations. Any future occupancy arrangement remains subject to documentation and agreement.

SITE STRATEGY

Downtown Site Strategy

Downtown Site Strategy

Downtown Site Strategy

The initial redevelopment is centered on the Effingham Daily News property at 201 N. Banker Street and is being planned so it can proceed independently of additional property acquisitions. Adjacent circulation, parking, expansion, or later-phase opportunities may be evaluated over time but are not required for the initial redevelopment. Related downtown properties are addressed separately below.

The initial redevelopment is centered on the Effingham Daily News property at 201 N. Banker Street and is being planned so it can proceed independently of additional property acquisitions. Adjacent circulation, parking, expansion, or later-phase opportunities may be evaluated over time but are not required for the initial redevelopment. Related downtown properties are addressed separately below.

EFFINGHAM 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Alignment with the Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan

Alignment with the Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan

Alignment with the Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The adopted plan supports downtown housing, mixed-use development, reinvestment in underutilized property, walkability, tax-base growth, and long-term parking and circulation planning. The Effingham Daily News redevelopment responds to several of these adopted priorities.

The adopted plan supports downtown housing, mixed-use development, reinvestment in underutilized property, walkability, tax-base growth, and long-term parking and circulation planning. The Effingham Daily News redevelopment responds to several of these adopted priorities.

IMPLEMENTATION SCORECARD

Key Areas of Alignment

Key Areas of Alignment

Key Areas of Alignment

Housing & Mixed Use

Housing & Mixed Use

PLAN SUMMARY

Encourage mixed-use downtown housing while maintaining Effingham’s small-town character.

PROJECT RESPONSE

Current concept: approximately 100 new residences contemplated with ground-floor commercial or other active uses, subject to further design and validation. Final massing, architecture, and scale will be refined through design and approvals to reinforce the character of downtown Effingham.

Current concept: approximately 100 new residences contemplated with ground-floor commercial or other active uses, subject to further design and validation. Final massing, architecture, and scale will be refined through design and approvals to reinforce the character of downtown Effingham.

Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan

Downtown Reinvestment

Downtown Reinvestment

PLAN SUMMARY

Expand the B-3 district and redevelop underutilized property to attract investment.

PROJECT RESPONSE

The Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan calls for expansion of the B-3 district in the downtown redevelopment area to support additional commercial and residential development.

The Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan calls for expansion of the B-3 district in the downtown redevelopment area to support additional commercial and residential development.

Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan · ED.3.3

Parking & Walkability

Parking & Walkability

PLAN SUMMARY

Begin planning for structured parking as downtown density grows while improving pedestrian access and the streetscape.

PROJECT RESPONSE

Preserve Land for Development, Not Parking. The current design process is evaluating integrated or tuck under parking where practical, strategically located surface parking, and efficient use of the existing site. Integrated parking is also a land use strategy. It can reduce the amount of valuable downtown property consumed by surface parking and preserve flexibility for future phases. Structured parking remains a future option only if later phases and demonstrated demand justify it.

Preserve Land for Development, Not Parking. The current design process is evaluating integrated or tuck under parking where practical, strategically located surface parking, and efficient use of the existing site. Integrated parking is also a land use strategy. It can reduce the amount of valuable downtown property consumed by surface parking and preserve flexibility for future phases. Structured parking remains a future option only if later phases and demonstrated demand justify it.

Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan · ED.2.3

Private Investment & Tax Base

Private Investment & Tax Base

PLAN SUMMARY

A larger and more diverse downtown can strengthen the City’s tax base and economic engine.

PROJECT RESPONSE

The Effingham Daily News redevelopment can substantially strengthen downtown taxable value while using established infrastructure efficiently.

The Effingham Daily News redevelopment can substantially strengthen downtown taxable value while using established infrastructure efficiently.

Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan

PROPOSED B-3 EXPANSION AREA

Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan · ED.3.3

Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan zoning map showing the proposed B-3 expansion and the redevelopment site.

FUTURE DOWNTOWN PARKING

“Begin planning for the development of a parking garage that will accommodate future growth to the downtown area.”

“Begin planning for the development of a parking garage that will accommodate future growth to the downtown area.”

Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan · ED.2.3

The adopted plan establishes a long term planning direction. The current redevelopment concept will size each phase according to demonstrated demand, with structured parking retained as a future option rather than a requirement for the initial redevelopment.

PROPERTY TAX IMPACT

Expanding the Downtown Tax Base

Expanding the Downtown Tax Base

Expanding the Downtown Tax Base

The current redevelopment baseline is approximately $46,700 in annual property taxes. Future-tax figures shown below are an illustrative planning model using current assessment and tax-rate assumptions; they are not an appraisal, underwriting conclusion, development valuation, or PMA-validated stabilized value.

The current redevelopment baseline is approximately $46,700 in annual property taxes. Future-tax figures shown below are an illustrative planning model using current assessment and tax-rate assumptions; they are not an appraisal, underwriting conclusion, development valuation, or PMA-validated stabilized value.

The current redevelopment baseline is approximately $46,700 in annual property taxes. Future-tax figures shown below are an illustrative planning model using current assessment and tax-rate assumptions; they are not an appraisal, underwriting conclusion, development valuation, or PMA-validated stabilized value.

CURRENT REDEVELOPMENT BASELINE

Today

201 N. Banker Street + combined 109/111 W. St. Anthony tax parcel

CURRENT ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES

$46.7K

$46.7K

Current annual property taxes

ILLUSTRATIVE TAX MODEL

Future Tax Scenario

Future Tax Scenario

Future Tax Scenario

Future Tax Scenario

Illustrative planning model—not a projected stabilized value

ILLUSTRATIVE ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES

$414K–$496K

$414K–$496K

$414K–$496K

Using current assessment and tax-rate assumptions

ILLUSTRATIVE TAX-MODEL INCREASE

+$367K–$450K

+$367K–$450K

Potential Annual Increase

Potential annual increase shown solely as an illustrative tax-planning model using current assessment and tax-rate assumptions.

Eligible increases in assessed value would generate tax increment during the remaining life of Effingham TIF #3 and contribute to a substantially larger long-term downtown tax base. Property and parcel details are documented in Sources, Assumptions & Methodology.

PUBLIC-PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

The contemplated framework is a phased, project-specific redevelopment agreement principally focused on the Major Redevelopment at the Effingham Daily News property. Eligible TIF and other redevelopment tools may be evaluated, with any assistance tied to eligible costs, documentation, project milestones, negotiation, and formal City approvals. Eligible related downtown rehabilitation costs could be addressed separately where appropriate. No public assistance amount has been approved.

The contemplated framework is a phased, project-specific redevelopment agreement principally focused on the Major Redevelopment at the Effingham Daily News property. Eligible TIF and other redevelopment tools may be evaluated, with any assistance tied to eligible costs, documentation, project milestones, negotiation, and formal City approvals. Eligible related downtown rehabilitation costs could be addressed separately where appropriate. No public assistance amount has been approved.

EXISTING HOUSING REHABILITATION

109 + 111 W. St. Anthony

109 + 111 W. St. Anthony

109 + 111 W. St. Anthony

10 existing downtown residences

ODG intends to rehabilitate and improve the existing ten-unit property as part of its broader commitment to downtown reinvestment.

FUTURE INFILL / INTERIM LANDSCAPING

TEMPORARY CONDITION · NOT PERMANENT PARKLAND
The parcels remain available for future infill development and are not required for the initial EDN redevelopment.

217 + 219 N. Fourth Street

217 + 219 N. Fourth Street

217 + 219 N. Fourth Street

Subject to completion of acquisition where applicable, the contemplated interim strategy for 217 and 219 N. Fourth Street is to clear and grade the deteriorated sites and maintain them as landscaped green space until they are incorporated into a future phase of downtown redevelopment. Future infill remains the long-term objective.

This interim condition supports the Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan’s downtown maintenance, beautification, and landscaping objectives while preserving the parcels for future infill development.

Privately initiated preliminary development concept · September 2026