Trivium Development buys old Findlay Argyle property

FINDLAY, Ohio — A downtown Findlay property has been vacant for a decade, until eventually now.

The historic Argyle constructing, which sat on the land, caught fireplace in 2012 and was demolished a 12 months afterwards.

And for the previous ten years, a improvement deal couldn’t be reached among the metropolis and possible consumers.

But Tim Mayle, director of economic growth for Findlay and Hancock counties, explained the floor do the job laid in those people bargains that fell by paved the way for Trivium Growth to officially purchase the home.

“For us to get that filled up is seriously a end result of almost everything we have been seeking to do downtown, which is making an attempt to create this environment for a person to appear in and make a significant investment decision,” he stated.

Trivium ideas to create a multi-tale constructing with retail and commercial place on the ground flooring, 36 apartment units on the higher floors and parking at the rear of it.

Findlay business enterprise operator Dan Matheny reported he is joyful to see a deal for the house arrived at.

“I have had a gap subsequent to us for the previous 9 yrs, and it truly is not a enjoyable gap around there,” he explained.

Matheny opened The Wine Service provider following to the Argyle Making 15 a long time ago and put in the majority of his time owning the company wanting at an vacant great deal.

Matheny also hopes the growth will carry everyday living to the southern finish of downtown.

“I am just seeking for a friendly neighbor that’s going to increase the ambiance of downtown and allow for people today to get pleasure from the downtown even much more than they presently do,” he mentioned. “I’m not precisely selected what is actually likely to be heading in there, but I do know that whatsoever is likely in there is likely to be finished effectively and it is likely to be a enjoyable addition to downtown Findlay.”

Mayle stated the style continue to requirements to be authorised by the town planning fee, but early get the job done could start out by the close of the yr, with development starting in 2023.

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