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Cedar Rapids historic buildings set for new life
Cedar Rapids moves ahead with redevelopment of three historic buildings. Sokol Gymnasium at 417 Third St SE will begin renovations with a $2.5 million investment and tax breaks worth about $300,000. Commonwealth Apartments at 1400 Second Ave SE will be renovated into 86 senior units with $12 million investment and $437,000 in city aid. The Knutson Building behind the police facility faces redevelopment with possible market-rate apartments and mixed-use space. flood-plain and riverfront notes shape planning.
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Cedar Rapids
Sokol Gymnasium
Third St
Commonwealth Apartments
Second Ave
Knutson
Commonwealth
Charles Jones
Jones
Over Corp
TWG Development LLC
Commonwealth Senior Apartments LP
IFA
Mark Stoffer Hunter
Historic Preservation Commission
Jim Hobart
Hobart Historical Restoration
Mott
Hobart
Thomas Smith
Cedar River
Smith