Business View Civil & Municipal - May 2023

16 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 Area Security and Emergency Response (Laser) group as an example of collaboration between the private sector and law enforcement. Decker also highlights the county’s affordability and connectivity, as well as its proximity to major cities, as some of the reasons he has chosen to stay in Allen County. He explains, “Our cost of living in Lima Allen County is much less than Columbus, Cleveland, or Fort Wayne.” This cost-of-living advantage, coupled with the region’s accessibility, helps attract talent to local businesses. In addition to the cost-of-living benefits, Decker’s experience commuting from Allen County to Columbus for five years illustrates a solid commitment to the area. He describes the choice to remain in Allen County as a testament to its appeal, emphasizing its unique combination of affordability, accessibility, and opportunities for collaboration. Located at the southeast corner of Lima’s urban core, The Central District stretches along South-Avenue from East Spring Street to East Elm Street. What was once a bustling collection of industrial buildings, crane yards and railroad loading points has been completely reconstructed into a mod- ern blend of repurposed historic buildings and outdoor urban leisure space. A greenway pedestrian path, dog park and an enclosed courtyard have been designed into the voids between the industrial buildings for the residents, tenants and visitors to enjoy. This space offers individuals an enlightening walkable experi- ence along with convenient parking, charging sta- tions and curb side pick up. This project started as a single idea and now has manifested into a vision of collectives working together as one. @CentralDistrictLima SOCIALIZE, CONNECT, & BUILD WITH WWW.CENTRALDISTRICTLIMA.COM