Once slated for demolition, new plan emerges to redevelop former department store

The proposal marks the latest chapter for a property that has seen multiple redevelopment concepts designed to bring housing to a former department store property on West Historic Mitchell Street.   ...more

Leo's notes: The renewed vision for the Grand Department Store reflects a growing recognition that preserving historic assets and addressing housing needs are complementary objectives rather than competing priorities. While these projects often require complex financing and historic preservation incentives to overcome higher redevelopment costs, they demonstrate how older downtowns and neighborhood business districts can contribute to expanding housing supply.