MADE AT THE ARMORY

The project objective is to spur economic development, increase cultural arts activities, and to foster long-term sustainability within a severely underinvested and underserved community.

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The Armory building, dormant for the past 13 years, presents a pressing challenge due to its deteriorated condition, requiring substantial repairs and restoration. Its prolonged vacancy contributes to the current designation of the surrounding area as a slum and blighted condition. Compounding the issue, the project faces constraints in sourcing local funding as it falls outside the jurisdiction of the city's Downtown Investment Authority district (DIA). Despite these hurdles, the initiative aspires to serve as a catalyst for community revitalization, aiming to establish a model for collaborative community partnerships. The ultimate goal is to stimulate additional development that not only supports local small businesses and entrepreneurship but also delivers high-quality residential products, thereby fostering overall community improvement.