City of Champaign could help renovation of downtown building
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A historic building in downtown Champaign could be getting some new improvements by Aug. 30.
Bus stop near Market Place Mall could be looking at new routes
This is on N Market Street near Taylor Street. The city is looking to make a cost share agreement with a developer to renovate the property. The project will cost more than $76,000 and that money will be used for getting electrical services to the building and rebuilding the sidewalk.
Champaign's development manager said the money will be coming from the downtown fringe Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. He also said the project will help clear up utility issues that impacts neighbors of the building.
At Tuesday night's meeting, city council is planning to make a decision and discuss the project in further details
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