Demolitions expected soon as plan for underground parking garage at Forsyth Park proceeds, lawsuit continues

Sept. 3, 2025 – The barricades and fencing around the project site at Park Avenue and Whitaker Street are up and the buildings within are expected to be down by the end of the month.

Demolition of the structures across from Forsyth Park’s southwest end will begin within the next week or two, according to Evans General Contractors Executive Vice President/COO Jeff Jepson, one of the partners behind the plan to construct an underground parking garage and office complex at the site.

The pending demolitions come after the Savannah City Council’s approval last month of an amended agreement with the development partnership, Forsyth Commons LLC, for the construction of the proposed 3-story, 430-space garage at the site.

However, the partners are still contesting an active lawsuit related to the three office buildings they intend to build over the garage, and it has not been determined whether the design for the structures will have to again be approved, Jepson said via email on Tuesday.

Two residents are continuing their attempt in court to stop the project from proceeding, with concerns about the buildings size and traffic issues they would generate. However, a judge ruled in a July court order that the demolition work could proceed while the issues surrounding the office buildings are litigated.

Past Coverage

Aug. 10, 2025 — Week Ahead – Savannah Bananas lease; Forsyth Park Parking Garage & Horse Carriage Ordinance – Read more>

Apr. 10, 2025 — Forsyth Park office project developers consider rezoning do-over; request pause in court case — Read more>

Apr. 6, 2025 — Savannah City Council to vote on consultation services for Forsyth Park & Eastern Wharf parking garage projects — Read more>

Feb. 19, 2025 — MPC approves controversial Forsyth Park office development amid legal challenge and resident opposition — Read more>

Feb. 17, 2025 — Whitaker and Park office development plan heading to planning commission, Superior Court — Read more>

Mar. 24, 2024 — “City planning underground garage next to Forsyth Park as part of private office complex.” Read more

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