Centennial Arms Development

Modernizing and Expanding Centennial Arms, Strengthening Our Community

New homes, renewed spaces, and a stronger future for Evart.

Evart Housing Commission along with Edison Community Partners are reinvesting in one of the community’s most important housing assets—Centennial Arms.

Through a major two-phase redevelopment, 109 existing homes will be fully renovated and 36 brand-new apartments added—all within the current Centennial Arms property. These improvements will ensure that families, seniors, and local workers have access to safe, high-quality, and affordable housing close to where they work and live.

What’s Changing

Work is underway to modernize the 109 existing homes at Centennial Arms, many of which are more than 40 years old. Each apartment will receive major upgrades—new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, appliances and fixtures—all designed to improve comfort, safety, and energy efficiency for residents.

What’s Coming

On open space within the existing property, six new walk-up apartment buildings will add 36 two- and three-bedroom homes designed for Evart’s working families. These new workforce housing units will feature:

  • In-unit laundry and energy-efficient appliances

  • Modern layouts with added storage and central air

  • Patios and shared green space

  • Rooftop solar for energy efficiency

Shared Spaces and Community Amenities

When complete, all residents will enjoy new or upgraded amenities including:

  • Clubhouse with community and craft rooms

  • Exercise room, playground, picnic area, and outdoor gathering space

  • Laundry facilities, exterior storage and upgraded lighting and security

  • Ample free parking plus optional carports

Why it Matters

Evart’s rental market remains tight—occupancy averages 97 percent, and more than half of renters are considered cost-burdened. The Centennial Arms redevelopment preserves existing affordable housing and creates new options for the people who make Evart work:  our community’s caregivers, manufacturing employees, retirees, and young families looking to put down roots.

When local families thrive, so does Evart. This project helps make that possible.

Did You Know?

The people who live at Centennial Arms are part of the fabric of Evart.

  • 75 children call this community home

  • Over one-third of families have school-aged kids

  • Centennial Arms families collectively earn nearly $1 million in wages—income that’s earned and spent right here in our community.

  • 40% of households are led by seniors—many longtime Evart residents

  • Nearly half of residents are working-age adults with an average age of 35

  • Most families stay just a few years — using  housing support as a stepping stone towards stability.

They’re not strangers—they’re the neighbors, coworkers and families raising Evart’s next generation.