When residents, visitors or expatriates talk about Columbia, Missouri and what makes it a great place, chances are they’re not gushing about our strip malls. It’s our downtown, The District, with its festivals, coffee houses, live music, and 30,000 college students that define us as a city.

Unfortunately, home buyers who wanted to be immersed in the joys of living downtown have enjoyed few options. That’s about to change. For downtown will soon have another buzz-worthy attribute to talk about as loft condominiums are introduced! It’s a lifestyle choice long overdue for Columbia, but it’s on the way.