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Sanford officials report momentum on downtown projects, from co‑working and boutique hotel to $20M pharmaceutical facility
Summary
City staff updated the commission on multiple downtown and Goldsboro projects: Workspace Collective co‑working (six‑month buildout), a downsized 218 Palmetto residential plan, a small boutique hotel site, an $18–20 million Hill Pharmaceuticals facility, an 11‑court indoor pickleball center and other retail recruitment efforts.
City staff delivered an extended update on downtown and Goldsboro‑area projects, describing a range of private and public‑facing developments that staff say together indicate growing market confidence.
Pamela Lynch summarized the Workspace Collective renovation (former Sarah Jacobson building at Sanford Avenue and 1st Street), saying owner Adam Ramsey has secured funding, McKee Construction is poised to begin and the buildout should take about six months once the contractor starts in early May. Staff noted the property is on the tax rolls and has an active waiting list for space.
Officials described changes to the 218 Palmetto project: developer Dan Matthews has redesigned the building to…
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