Greeley loft conversions speed downtown revival

A handful of loft conversions may be a critical component in the ongoing effort to quicken the pulse in downtown Greeley.
“Business always goes where people are,´ said Mark Harris, principal in the Colorado Springs architecture and engineering firm Metropolitan Design Inc. “Look at the LoDo area in Denver — there’s been a total turnaround. Buildings you couldn’t give away are now selling for $40 or $50 a square foot. Lofts are a great way to spur urban growth.”
City of Greeley planner Greg Thompson said his office is attempting to clear the way for more second-story residential conversions…