From Sports Radio to Salem Avenue: A Developer's Journey Through Historic Rehabilitation and Urban Renewal

Join host Evan Ross from Brown Edwards & Company's Roanoke, Virginia location as he sits down with Bill Chapman, founder of Bill Chapman Inc. and seasoned real estate developer based in Richmond, Virginia.

In this engaging "boots on the ground" episode, Bill shares his unique journey from sports journalism and bartending to becoming a prominent developer specializing in adaptive reuse and historic tax credit projects. With nearly 20 years of experience transforming Roanoke's downtown landscape, Bill discusses his remarkable projects in the West Station District, including the Fulton Motor Lofts, Lofts at West Station, Parkway 301, and the current challenging renovation of the former Sunlight Bakery building at 501 Salem Avenue.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into:

1. The evolution of downtown Roanoke's Salem Avenue corridor
2. Navigating the 2008 financial crisis as a developer
3. A gripping account of structural engineering nightmares and historic tax credit market collapse during the Parkway 301 project
4. The importance of thorough due diligence in historic building rehabilitation
5. Current challenges in affordable housing development
6. The rewarding nature of preserving community assets through adaptive reuse

Bill also shares the story behind popular local establishments like Big Lick Brewing Company, Tuco's Taqueria, and Beamer's 25, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how strategic development can revitalize entire neighborhoods.

Whether you're an experienced developer, real estate professional, or simply interested in urban renewal, this episode provides practical wisdom and inspiration from someone who has truly transformed a community's landscape.

Contact Information:

1. Website: BillChapmanInc.com
2. Email: bill@billchapmaninc.com

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