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Frenchtown Developers Get Extension On Old Shelter Site Project

Frenchtown Redevelopment Partners
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Developers are getting more time to draft a plan to rebuild a block in the heart of downtown Tallahassee. 

Thanks to the Community Redevelopment Agency, Frenchtown Redevelopment Partners have an extra 180 days to finish their proposal to redesign the block at Tennessee and Macomb Streets. There’s a barbershop, drug store, and tattoo parlor there now. And the area was the site of the old city shelter. County Commissioner Bill Proctor is ready to see what the proposed condos, restaurants, and businesses might look like.

“I mean this project, when I look at it, think about…it whets my appetite. And I’m certainly anticipating your final when you bring this in for a landing,” Proctor said.

Frenchtown Redevelopment Partners plans to have a formal proposal in place by January 15th. The 180 day extension comes after one of the members, Harold Knowles, was indicted on federal bribery and money laundering charges.

As a Tallahassee native, Kate Payne grew up listening to WFSU. She loves being part of a station that had such an impact on her. Kate is a graduate of the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts. With a background in documentary and narrative filmmaking, Kate has a broad range of multimedia experience. When she’s not working, you can find her rock climbing, cooking or hanging out with her cat.