Developer says AJ Building project is ready after county amends construction-start deadline

Aug 26, 2026

County counsel explained a development-agreement amendment to reset the construction commencement date for the AJ Building; developer Philip Welker said financing, tax credits and demolition permits are in place and predicted demo in 30–60 days and visible construction about 18 months later.

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Commissioners reviewed an administrative amendment to the AJ Building development agreement that resets the construction commencement date to Dec. 31 to avoid triggering default on existing terms.

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