"The Monarch" Takes Shape

Work appears to be progressing well on the new senior center and 64-unit condo project at 400 East Front Street. Dubbed "The Monarch," the project will feature $300,000 condos aimed at a market of young professionals and empty-nesters.

The new senior center will be built at no cost to the city. Developer Glen Fishman is backing the $15 million project with private funding.

Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs gives seniors an update each month when she visits the current center in leased space at 305 East Front Street.

Completion is scheduled for mid-2008.

--Bernice Paglia