A multifamily development in Downtown’s South End is moving forward.

Elmington Capital Group, doing business as ECG Patterson Development LLC, recently filed a $14.6 million building permit to construct Patterson Flats, a 175-unit apartment complex at 250 E. G.E. Patterson Ave. The permit includes demolishing an existing building; new grading; new utilities; the addition of a parking lot; and construction of four buildings, including a leasing and fitness room.

In February, the Nashville-based developer gained approval from the Memphis-Shelby County Office of Planning and Development for the project.

According to its February application with the Board of Adjustment, Elmington Capital plans to build four three-story buildings totaling 206,845 square feet. On-site parking includes 125 units between the buildings and 35 spaces on the north side of Butler in a separate lot.

Local firm Shapiro & Co. Architects Inc. and engineering, architecture and consulting firm Fisher Arnold Inc. also are working on the development.