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29 B U I L D Parking at Market William Renovation 9.68 million The Wichita City Council has approved a plan to renovate the former Macys Garage at 215 S. Market which the City gained ownership of in November 2013. The repairs will stabilize the structure and will open all nine floors and 550 spaces of the garage. The now named Parking at Market William Garage will benefit nearby businesses and the public. Fences surrounding the garage will be removed when construction is finished opening up the closed traffic lanes on Market and William. Commerce Street Arts District Parking 950000 In December 2014 the City Council approved the overall concept design for the Commerce Arts District including arts and aesthetic improvements as well as the proposed streetscape improvements to Commerce and St. Francis Streets south of Waterman. The first phase will construct additional public parking between the railroad and the east facade of the buildings along Commerce Street and an access drive. These additions will provide much needed circulation improvements. Mosley Avenue Streetscape Improvements 1.6 million The Mosley Avenue corridor from 2nd Street to 3rd Street and Rock Island to one-half block north will be reconstructed as brick streets and sidewalks with amenities and on-street parking consistent with the design of the other streets in Old Town. Ornamental lighting landscaping benches trash receptacles and bicycle racks will all be installed as part of the project. The project will add approximately 33 on-street parking stalls and significantly improve the walkability for these corridors north of 2nd Street. Douglas Avenue - Streetscape Development 6 million In 2011 the City approved a new plan led by community input for transit and streetscape improvements along the core of Douglas Avenue from Main to Washington Streets. Phase One design focuses on the addition of transit shelters added streetscape amenities and improved pedestrian way-finding signage. Phase One funding of 1.3 million has been secured and selected projects have been completed. Work is currently in progress for the balance of the initial phase. Water Street Lofts Approximately 9.5 million The Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center for USD 259 at 201 N. Water was recently acquired by Old Town developer Dave Burk who plans to repurpose the nine-story 96000 SF building into 90 apartments. The property includes an abundance of windows adequate parking for residents and beautiful views of the Arkansas River. Construction is not anticipated to start until 2016. 518-520 Commerce Street 3 million Craig Slawson of Colorado-based Slawson Energy has purchased three buildings along Commerce Street. The southernmost building will be used for commercial spaces the north building will hold 16 residential spaces two of which will be dual-story units with protected garage parking. The exterior design of 518-520 Commerce will promote connectivity with neighboring buildings. The Flats 324 Expansion 7 million With the continued redevelopment of the St. Francis Street corridor The Flats 324 located at St. Francis and Emporia in the historic Wichita High School has announced the construction of 60 new units in addition to the existing 68 units. Floorplans include one and two bedroom units ranging from 575-905 SF with rents projected to start at 700. 271 Building 15.7 million Renovations including remodeling architectural services and furnishings are planned for the former IRS Building at 271 W. Third to house multiple Sedgwick County offices. In 2014 the building was purchased for 4.9 million by the County. High Touch Technologies 1 million High Touch Technologies recently acquired the building that houses their Corporate Headquarters at 110 S. Main. Renovations include addressing deferred maintenance needs elevator updates as well as updating heating ventilation and air conditioning systems. 125 N. Market 5 million Ongoing renovations for the 19-story building include upgrading and refinishing the common areas and new spec office space on floors 11 12 14 and 17 and renovating the 19th floor as a reception and events area. Completed renovations consist of several infrastructure items including new chillers a new roof modernizing all elevator controls and repairing the walkway connecting the building to the adjacent Exchange Place property. R E S I D E N T I A L O N T H E H O R I Z O N Projects currently under construction or planning C O M M E R C I A L O N T H E H O R I Z O N Projects currently under construction or planning C I V I C O N T H E H O R I Z O N Projects currently under construction or planning Merrill Lynch Building