Downtown Lancaster Update. July 8, 2015

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1 Downtown Lancaster Update July 8, 2015

2 Columbian Building Move-in planned for November Structural steel work complete Currently: East- and west-side window install in-progress Roof-work under way HVAC contractor installing ductwork Walls and partitions to start soon Demolition/buidlding of front facade Coming soon front windows and conical cap

3 Mithoff Building Asbestos removed - air monitoring passed Demo permit issued dismantling of 1900 and 1930s additions to start in July All floors gutted Architect s concept complete Plans include retail, restaurant, micro-brewer and professional office space

4 Downtown Art

5 Murals

6 Public Pianos More to come

7 Other Happenings Lev s front to be painted an earth tone hue New restaurant in the Rising Building opened June 24 (Blake & Tiffany Cole) The Well hosting a mid-week Farmers Market on Wednesdays, June - August, 5-8 pm New owners of The Lodge Fortin to develop EssexLofts Gateway site close to finalizing EPA monitoring will remove fence and grade for public use Many inquiries re Downtown retail space

8 Downtown BHAG

9 The Keller Market House Project

10 Background/Research Fairfield Growing: An Agricultural Economic Development Plan Recommends an aggregation facility to address both retail sales and wholesale distribution of local foods. Ohio State Interns prepared general concepts of potential designs for this facility.

11 2014 Research 382 survey responses from all over Fairfield County What drives food buying decisions - 82% stated Freshness as the most critical driver What is perceived as most important about local food - 69% said supporting the local economy Over 50% of those surveyed cited convenience as the main barrier to purchasing local foods 90% of those surveyed ranked their interest in a local food hub as somewhat interested to extremely interested *Data sourced from a local foods survey organized and executed by Fairfield Growing

12 Project History A small working group began to explore potential sites Former Lancaster Hardware site identified Original use of this building was a grocery store! Title transferred to Lancaster Fresh Market, Inc. (a new NFP corporation) A board has been formed Future - Repurpose this building to meet the community s goals and market demands

13 Purpose Statement To provide a public gathering place and incubation center where locally grown and produced foods and products may be prepared, aggregated and sold.

14 Building History 130 / 134 South Columbus St William & John B Keller Purchase the building for the purpose of a grocery, provision and liquor business A New 2 Story brick building housing store rooms and residence is added Chris Keller takes over operations from his father and the The Keller Quality Shop remains in business 1904 Chris Keller moves the grocery business Location host automobile dealership and repair shop and eventually a retail shop Farmer Brown Store 0pens and hires Merle Swain as an employee Merle Swain purchases the store and operates the Lancaster Hardware until its close

15 Name/ Logo Concepts

16 Market Objectives Provide a year-round place to sell locally grown and produced food and products Provide an aggregation point for local producers Provide a commercial kitchen space to be used by small businesses for the preparation of local cottage type foods and products Create an incubation environment for small businesses, retailers and restaurateurs Facilitate local partnerships for employment opportunities

17 Market Objectives, Cont. Create a social space where members of the community can congregate Create a regional destination for Downtown Lancaster Create a venue for small musical performances and other events Utilize the market as a local foods education and agriculture awareness center

18 Prospective Offerings Fresh or frozen meats Eggs Cheese Fruit Vegetables Bakery & bagels Spices, herbs & microgreens Natural soaps/ cosmetics Small convenience items & sundries Deli fare Artisan pizzas / flatbreads Sandwiches & salads Tacos/burritos Wine & craft beers Candy & cookies Coffee Ice cream Maple syrup Honey Candles

19 Prospective Partners Fairfield DD (Job Fusion & Green Machine) Lancaster Farmers Market Bremen Farmers Auction Fairfield Growing/Local Food Council Lancaster City Schools Culinary Arts Program Southeastern Correctional Facility

20 Planned 1 st Floor Amenities 8,100 Sq. Ft. Small, Medium and Large Vendor Spaces (Ranging from 125 sq. ft sq. ft.) Food service / cafe 1,100 Sq. Ft. Dining/Public Space 600 Sq. Ft. Commercial Kitchen Men s & Women s Restroom Facilities Stage

21 First Floor Interior

22 Concepts

23 Next Steps Execute the work plan!

24 Catch the vibe come Downtown!