DeLand leaders OK downtown residential, business project
DELAND — City Commissioners approved a redevelopment project Monday night that could potentially bring dozens of new residents and businesses downtown.
The City Commission voted 4-1 to allow the Daytona Beach-based White Challis Redevelopment Company to move forward with the project at Woodland Boulevard and Church Street by approving an acquisition and redevelopment agreement between the city and White Challis.
White Challis will undertake mixed-use development on 1.86 acres — the former site of DeLand’s downtown YMCA — in phases from 2013 through 2017. The project tentatively include 14 new condominium units, eight two-story townhomes and eight two-story brownstone-style homes, as well as 3,900 square feet of commercial space.
Jack White, who makes up half of the White Challis Redevelopment Company, was more than pleased.
“We’re real excited,” he said. “So much to look forward to. We’ve got a great project and the sooner we start, the better. DeLand’s a great city and we look forward to finally get the chance to market it.”
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