Former Maytag building begins redevelopment cycle

Fort Collins developer Les Kaplan has begun renovations on the former Maytag building in Midtown, hoping to capitalize on a 700-bed student housing project being built next door.
The 12,500-square-foot property, located at 1801 S. College Ave., will feature a double façade, facing both College Avenue and the Choice Center Apartments, a complex being built with CSU students in mind. The remodel was designed by Vaught Frye Larson Architects.
“The location is on a roadway that sees over 50,000 cars a day, has high visibility and easy access,” Kaplan said. “And it will have the added benefit of…