industries to that area, specifically food processing.”” HOUSING AND REVITALIZATION Downtown Richmond is embracing change. At the center of this revitalization is a former Elder Beerman department store site, which will bring new residential options to the community.“We wanted to control the fate of that property in our downtown,” says Shaffer. The building is being demolished to make way for a new 150-unit market-rate apartment complex which will feature higher-end amenities, including a business center, bike storage, a dog washing station, a pool, and grilling areas. “It will diversify housing options in our community by offering a type of rental option that doesn’t currently exist. This will aid in our talent attraction and recruitment efforts,” says Shaffer. 6 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02
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