We had a dramatic number of applications for the first one. We are trying to fund as many of these projects as we can.

Christa is one of several downtown property owners converting upper stories to housing.

People who live and work downtown need this type of service. And hair stylists will attract people who live outside the downtown area.

[Frazier] seeks to highlight the original character of the building.

They don?t need to own the structure to request grant funds. We want to help both business owners and property owners.

There has been an increase in trying to get blighted areas free of the unsafe structures. We have been working diligently to get more to the council. As the funds become available, we tear them down.