Infrastructure work could start as early as this May. Area developer Richard Lefcourt has teamed with Bob Soehngren of Century 21 Allstars to lease the speculative project, which has a retail storefront on the lower level and offices above. The building will be built right on the front of the lot facing Public Road, and will have parking in back. Black iron railings will decorate balconies and a parapet top on the brick building. The building fits right in with the city's vision for downtown, Star said.
Downtown is a mix of existing residential and business, but it is slowly turning over to business.
The building is designed with plenty of glass, Star said, including a skylight that allows light to penetrate the center of the building. We're talking to a number of people, so we're trying to get another one in the pipeline. The brick buildings are going up across from the Vimar building on Courtney Way. They are divided into seven bays, each of which is 30 by 80 feet. Schneller will consider partial tenant ownership of the buildings, but wishes to retain control of the overall park.