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Foit-Albert hired for pre-design services of $8 million project

Foit-Albert Associates, Architecture, Engineering, and Surveying, P.C. has been hired to handle pre-design services on a mixed-use parking structure. Services during this first phase of the project will set the stage for design and construction in phase II. Services in phase I include programming, surveying, collecting public input, providing assistance with grant and project funding opportunities, and calculating cost estimates. This $8 million project aims to improve and enhance the functionality of the property. The project will involve demolishing an existing, deficient parking structure and constructing a new, mixed-use structure that will open the lot up for tourism and parking. Foit-Albert will design the architectural features of the structure including the façades and the Main St. level open space. Desman, a parking specialist firm, will provide consultation for the construction of the parking aspects of the project as well as provide structural engineering. TVGA will provide topographic survey and environmental engineering. KCI will provide mechanical, electric, plumbing, and fire protection engineering. Landscaping design will be handled by DWG Planning and Design.
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