When Heartland Real Estate Business was looking for Midwest experts to discuss the adaptive reuse of historic properties, we knew Taylor Johnson client Evergreen Real Estate Group would have plenty of insights to share. The firm, whose projects have repurposed everything from a former hospital to a dormant ice cream factory, shared the challenges and opportunities associated with preservation projects. Evergreen also discussed the authenticity these older buildings are able to provide through original materials and design features that are sometimes difficult to replicate through new construction. Read the full story here.

In partnership with Legacy Midwest Renewal Corp., Evergreen Real Estate Group is converting Milwaukee’s former Blommer Ice Cream Factory — built in 1928 — into a 64-unit mixed-income rental community.