But there was still open space.
In an effort to curate the right tenant mix, McFetridge/Lund sourced a martial arts studio. The studio had been in business for more than eight years in Fort Collins and was a perfect complement to the school. Additionally, the studio operated on an opposite schedule as the school—a benefit to avoid conflict with parking.
Next in, a power lifting gym. Then, a Chiropractor. McFetridge/Lund could see their vision of creating a community of tenants that complimented one another nearing completion. They were creating a synergistic mix of health, wellness, and education. To continue this complementary trend, they signed a lease with Samana Float Center. This was the first float center in Fort Collins operated by one of the top performing float centers in the country.
The final piece of the puzzle was working with a holistic health spa to round out the tenant mix and bring the property to 100% leased. Their vision of bringing complementary tenants together and improving a well-located property with tasteful—yet not excessively expensive improvements—has proven to be successful. It created a win/win environment by bringing life back to dated and underutilized property, brought tenants to a community that needed their services and offerings and created a viable economic structure for all parties. The project went from 0% occupancy upon acquisition to 100% leased in a mere nine months. This transformation was made possible through innovation, vision, and pain-staking execution.