News - Thursday, July 30, 2009 14:48 - 0 Comments

Nod given for large scale downtown project

By Brian L. Gray

The old Furniture First lot, left vacant after the building’s demolition years ago, will soon have a new building constructed in its place.

Located at the corner of Main Street and First Avenue N.W., the property will soon become the home of a $3 million building of businesses and residences.

The Mandan City Commission approved a 15-year tax exemption for CRT Investments, LLC, of Grand Forks, who is the investor in the large scale project.

The building will consist of a mix of commercial and residential property, with a potential for a drive-through in the business portion. There will be 6,000 square feet of commercial space on the main level, with approximately 30 one and two-bedroom apartments above the main level. The building will be a four-level facility. Continue…