What was once hailed as the finest department store between New York and Boston now showcases 61 units of affordable live/work space. Read's Artspace is a classic example of the impact of restoring and converting iconic urban landmarks into financially sustainable housing for creatives and their families. Whether used for shopping or living, the building continues to be a symbol of prosperity.
Artspace
Crosskey and Associates
Mission First Capital Advisors
Mission First Capital Advisors
Financing Apollo Housing Capital, LLC; Bank of America; Bridgeport Economic; Development Corporation; City of Bridgeport; Connecticut Housing and Finance Authority; Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development; Fleet Bank; People’s Bank
Bank of America; Betty R. Sheffer Foundation; Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation; Bridgeport Regional Business Council; Chase Bank; City of Bridgeport; Connecticut Housing and Finance Authority; D. Culpepper Foundation; Downtown Special Services District; Edward S. Moore Foundation; Fairfi eld County Community Foundation; General Electric Fund; Greater Bridgeport Area Foundation; Kreitler Foundation; Melville Foundation; O’Grady Family Foundation; People’s Bank; Southern Bell Company / Southeast New England Telephone; United Illuminating
Mixed-Use Housing and Commercial Space
61
Efficiency One-, Two-, and Three-Bedrooms
121,128 sq. ft.
Ground floor public gallery and commercial space, interior corridors for informal galleries
