They don?t need to own the structure to request grant funds. We want to help both business owners and property owners.

Christa is one of several downtown property owners converting upper stories to housing.

People who live and work downtown need this type of service. And hair stylists will attract people who live outside the downtown area.

[Frazier] seeks to highlight the original character of the building.

We had a dramatic number of applications for the first one. We are trying to fund as many of these projects as we can.

We need to be prepared to help with their rent and utilities for six months to a year, ... We don't want them working right now.