The project will contribute to the walkability of the community within the amenities provided by the existing Liberty Center development.
“Liberty Twp. continues to support the ongoing development and new tenants at Liberty Center,” said Liberty Twp. spokeswoman Christy Gloyd. “Any awards that enhance Liberty Center as a place to live, work and play is a positive thing for not only the property but Liberty Twp. overall.”
Liberty Center Apartments received zoning approval by Liberty Twp. this past summer that would create 264 luxury apartments in the southwest corner of Liberty Center near Liberty Way. They also plan a 145-room hotel.
The Liberty Center complex opened in 2015 and is the largest development in the township.
The Ohio Department of Development reports the project would create approximately 584 construction jobs and 83 permanent jobs at the project site. The tax credit award is through the state’s Transformational Mixed-Used Development Program.
The award was announced on Monday by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik Monday, which the Liberty Twp. project was one of nine in the state that received a collective $100 million in tax credits from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority that are expected to create more than $1.1 billion in new payroll and $2 billion in investments.
“As our state grows, it’s more important than ever that we are creating communities where current and future Ohioans can live up to their fullest potential,” said DeWine. “By prioritizing developments that transform neighborhoods, we’re making Ohio a place where people will want to be—now and in the future.”
In all, the project support either the construction or redevelopment of more than 7.4 million square feet of transformational space to create housing, retail, dining, office, lodging and entertainment opportunities in various corners of Ohio.
“With new development and growth comes new possibilities for Ohioans,” Mihalik said. “Mixed-use developments create lively communities that attract residents and visitors, transforming empty lots into places where people can connect and thrive.”
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