MENTOR, Ohio — The City of Mentor is moving forward with plans to breathe new life into the city’s Old Village area with a new mixed-use development.

For years, Mentor Hardware was part of the fabric of the Old Village community. When the store closed, that was the start of changes in the area.

According to the city of Mentor, several buildings have been vacant for years. However, that is about to change.

"This is an exciting project for the city,” said Kenneth Filipiac, Mentor City Manager.

The city approved a new, four-story building, consisting of rentals, retail and restaurants. There will be on-site amenities including a fitness center, underground parking and a dog-wash station, according to the city.

"I’ve referred to this as a transformation project because it’s in an area whe

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