Chapman Building redevelopment progresses; design, elevator and tenant strategy remain priorities
Sep 11, 2026
M & F Real Estate updated the board on Chapman Building plans — floor plans, elevator and riser design issues, and a target to submit permits in late September — with staff and board discussing parking and tenant recruitment strategies to activate downtown.
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Matt of M & F Real Estate told the board the Chapman Building design and engineering are the major remaining tasks and that he expects permit submittal by late September, giving a conservative buffer for reviews. He said the project will prioritize a first-floor restaurant with mezzanine seating and multiple small second-floor office tenants; an elevator and structural work around an original 130-year-old wall remain design concerns.
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