these financing options has been balancing the requirements of various funding programs. For example, some grant applications prioritize threebedroom units, while others focus on senior or accessible housing. The design team must carefully consider these requirements when planning the layout of the units to ensure that the project is eligible for the maximum amount of funding. Johnson and Reto praises C&S’s expertise in this area.“Lauren’s experience working on projects across the country has been a huge benefit to this project,” he says. “Tess’s ability to react quickly to revamp requests and make the project more competitive has also been critical.” Despite the challenges, the team remains optimistic about securing the necessary funding to complete the project. “It’s a task to achieve a high score in any funding level, but it’s even more difficult when trying to tap into three or four different categories with varying priorities,” Johnson notes.“But this team has been successful in navigating those challenges.” REVIVING A LEGACY The importance of preserving the building’s historical 89 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 09 C&S DESIGN ENGINEERING
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