A pair of Downtown redevelopment projects can take another step forward Wednesday at the Downtown Investment Authority monthly board meeting.
The DIA could award development rights for the Laura Street Trio and The Doro District.
If approved, Delaware-based Laura Trio LLC would be awarded the rights to develop phase one, or about 30,000 square feet, of the vacant buildings known as the Laura Street Trio.
Combined, the three historic structures have about 72,000 square feet of general office space and 10,000 square feet of commercial and retail space.
When completed, the property will include a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, bodega market, café, restaurant, rooftop bar and retail office space.
A 550-space parking garage also is part of the project. The $11 million garage will be built by the developers on property the city owns at Adams and Laura streets.
Doro District seeks OK
Further east, A. Philip Randolph LLC wants to secure development rights for a 55,500-square-foot commercial, retail and entertainment project.
Iconic Real Estate Investments LLC plans to transform a vacant industrial building at Forsyth Street and A. Philip Randolph Boulevard into an entertainment complex called The Doro District.
The mixed-use project was approved by the Downtown Development Review Board in April.
Renderings show a bowling alley, bar and restaurant on one side, and a large outdoor space on the other. In addition to traditional retail, the space could also feature temporary events like pop-up shops and street fairs.
Iconic previously redeveloped the building next door, home to Intuition Ale Works and Manifest Distilling.
The DIA board meeting is 2 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.
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