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BY JACQUELYN BURRER
Celina buys former downtown restaurant for community space
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Additional information about the property, which is not yet available, will be shared as planning e orts progress, the release states.
Celina has purchased the downtown property formerly home to The Forge 1912, a family-owned steakhouse, according to a Jan. 27 city news release. The restaurant, located at 132 N. Louisiana Drive, closed last summer. City o cials plan to turn the property’s rear patio into a “ exible community space capable of supporting downtown events, public gatherings and placemaking initiatives,” aimed at enhancing the downtown experience for residents and visitors, according to the release. Mayor Ryan Tubbs said in the release city o cials are excited about the opportunities the space will create to support the community and plan thoughtfully for
“Downtown Celina is the heart of our community, and this purchase allows us
to be proactive and intentional with a key property in our historic core.” RYAN TUBBS, CELINA MAYOR
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downtown’s future. The city is working with the Celina Economic Development Corp. to explore the best use of the building and site. Celina’s city and EDC sta are currently reviewing proposals and planning for the property’s next steps, according to the release.
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