Roswell development update from the City Planning Director, Michael Vickers;

Masonic Lodge: The new Masonic Lodge recently broke ground and is in the first phases of construction! It will be a 4,900 square foot building with southwest style finishes and a stucco exterior. The project is scheduled to be completed early winter of 2010.

(Located at 2503 W. College just east of Fire Station #6)

Murphy Express Gas Station: The new gas station is in the due diligence phase and scheduled for a construction start in the very near future. The project will service the future Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center as well as travelers and local residents.

(Located on N. Main Street just south of All About Spas)

Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference: The new hotel and conference center is in the due diligence phases and expected to start moving forward in the near future. More information to follow…

(Located on N. Main Street just south and west of All About Spas)

Red Brick Pizza: The new pizza parlor is currently under construction! The project is a renovation to an existing building with frontage and access on Main Street. Red Brick Pizza is a fire-roasted gourmet pizza concept that will offer not only pizza, but salads and gelato ice cream. Construction completion is expected this summer.

(Located at 625 N. Main St.)

Burger King: The new restaurant is in the due diligence phase and schedule for a construction start in the very near future! More information to follow…

(Located on N. Main Street between Walgreens & Hastings)

Primm Drug: The 4,000 SF new structure has high-end finishes including a rounded glass brick entry way. The site will supply up to three times the parking capability to customers and will not only offer pharmacy services but expanded services like clinical services. The building will also house a state-of-the-art prescription compounding lab. Construction is expected to be complete in the summer of 2010.

(Located at 700 N. Union)

Blount’s Firearms: The 2,400 square foot firearms store is currently under construction with foundation poured and the steel building already erected. Currently the landscape portion of the project is under construction. The project is expected to be completed this summer.

(Located at 1200 N. Virginia Ave.)

Rhoads Plumbing & Heating Warehouse: The 12,000 square foot new warehouse facility is a phased development with the completion of the shell of the building, new sidewalks, removal of existing buildings, and finishing touches as part of the work scope. The building will serve as a storage area for supplies and equipment and is expected to be completed this summer.

(Located at 605 N. Virginia Ave.)

Comfort Suites Hotel: The 68-suite hotel is on-pace and scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2010. The hotel features upgraded finishes, high-end furnishings, and LCD screen TV’s in each room.

(Located at 3610 North Main Street across from Hampton Inn)

Marriott Towneplace Suites: The 71-room, extended stay hotel is permitted and ready to break ground soon. Construction is expected to take approximately one year and the finished product will cater to extended stay guests. More information to follow…

(Located between Walgreens and La Quinta on East 19^th Street)