HRI Properties celebrated the start of the restoration on the historic buildings that will be transformed into the Capitol Art Lofts, an affordable residential project with a focus on the creative economy. HRI Properties President and CEO Tom Leonhard was joined by Governor Phil Bryant, Senator David Blount, Mayor Tony T. Yarber, Jackson City Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon, Mississippi Housing Corporation Executive Director Scott Spivey and William Callihan, Vice President of Chase Bank to commemorate the significant redevelopment for Jackson’s historic downtown.
The advancement of this project ensures the adaptive reuse of historic buildings in downtown Jackson, a trend important to the current revitalization efforts in the area. HRI Properties also developed the King Edward Hotel and the Standard Life Building, which have brought residents, visitors, amenities and economic resurgence to the once-abandoned downtown district.