Mill revival cheered: 1 Ferry St. overhaul seen as ‘capstone’ project in Easthampton’s Mill District
With support from the city, developer Mike Michon is transforming the dilapidated Ferry Street mill complex, one building at a time. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
1 Ferry St. in Easthampton STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Modified: 1/8/2021 11:13:41 PM
EASTHAMPTON A site long recognized for its abandoned, dilapidated mill buildings is on the rise as a private developer continues renovations of the 1 Ferry St. mill complex while the city makes road and utility upgrades to the area.
The $45 million project to redevelop the 310,000-square-feet mill complex at 1 Ferry St. bolstered by the city’s improvements to the area’s roads “completes the Mill District,” said Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle. “It’s kind of the capstone of the Mill District.”
Easthampton council takes up tax break for mill project
JERREY ROBERTSEasthampton Municipal Building, 50 Payson Avenue GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 1/5/2021 7:53:37 PM
EASTHAMPTON Ongoing renovations to 1 Ferry Street, a central piece of the city’s vision to revitalize the mill district, will be discussed at a City Council meeting Wednesday night as officials consider an alternative tax payment for the property’s developer.
The project, known as One Industrial Lofts LLC, is under development by Michael Michon, who developed and owns Mill 180 on Pleasant Street. Michon is renovating the vacant mill buildings into a mixed-use complex of 152 residential, commercial and office spaces.