vision includes converting the upper floors into four loft apartments and the basement into a speakeasy, while the exterior will feature a performance platform and a tower painted for theater shows. Acting City Manager Elle Cole explains the space will act as a safe, family-friendly hub during events like the farmers’ market, calling it “the epicenter for downtown movement.” Its adjacent cityowned parking lot provides the flexibility to host larger festivals, making the entire area a versatile, programmable asset. A DIVERSIFIED AND ATTAINABLE HOUSING STRATEGY Saline’s high demand, driven by its excellent schools and safe neighborhoods, presents the challenge of ensuring a diverse and attainable housing stock. In response, the city is proactively building what Cole calls a “capital stack of homes,” aiming for a diverse 196 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11
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