The Resident has a nice informative article about plans for the Laura Street Trio and Barnett Bank Building. Here's a snippet.
Quote....Atkins will pursue registering the buildings with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The organization has labeled them the most important non-reconditioned buildings in the Southeastern United States.
Bisbee, Florida Life and a new structure not yet built will become part of a Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The ground floor of the Bisbee will house one restaurant while the iconic Marble Bank Building will become an upscale restaurant on ground level with wine vaults and private dining rooms below ground, according to Atkins.
As the official hotel sponsor for the National Football League, Courtyard by Marriott will cater to football fans and offer sports-themed programming, Atkins said.
full article: http://residentnews.net/2013/10/03/plans-downtown-include-restaurants-hotels/
I like that the article line items the expected economic impact of the project.
The buzz continues. This is a really exciting project.
Man, are my fingers crossed for this. Could be just the thing needed to jumpstart other projects.
Sounds wonderful...This could be a catalyst for future development...
Does sound great now lets get'er done.