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Transformation of former Colonial building to affordable housing well under way

By: Richard Pratt|September 14, 2023
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    A rendering of the redevelopment of the former Colonial Centre building at 1500 Second Ave. SE for 25 affordable housing units. The projectc is now known as The Heights. CREDIT CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS

    Work is progressing as scheduled on transforming the former Colonial building in downtown Cedar Rapids into an affordable housing complex.

    Cedar Rapids housing services manager Sara Buck told the Cedar Rapids City Council Sept. 12 that a general contractor is in place for the project at 1500 Second Ave. SE, now known as the Heights, and renovation work on the building is already well under way.

    She…

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