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Historic Dragon Building redevelopment gains 2.17M boost
The Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded 2.165 million toward redevelopment of Cedar Rapids 329 Second Ave SE known as the Dragon Building. The project by Steve Emerson will convert the 14 400 square foot brick structure into 13 apartments on the upper floors and a first floor fitness coaching space, preserving historic features and honoring the Meskwaki heritage. The funding is part of a 19 million statewide effort to revive 12 historic buildings under the historic preservation tax credit program.
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