CityView Magazine

26 June 2022 "She's become my coffee BFF," he says with a laugh, adding that the baristas start making his coffee order as he walks in the door. He helps them put out the chairs and tables on the sidewalk. With an infectious smile, Wussow says living downtown is just fun. "I toured the building before it was even completed and was one of the first residents," Wussow says. "I was in the market to find a small but nice place and was familiar with downtown through my running club.'' Wussow has developed a strong community with his neighbors, business owners and the Fayetteville Running Club, of which he is president. He organizes three races throughout Fayetteville, including two downtown, and about 10 running meet-ups a week in the downtown area. "We even do a pub run every Sunday at Bright Light," says Wussow, who has his own mug there that the bartenders grab to fill when they see him coming in with his running club friends. He frequents the coffee shops, breweries and restaurants downtown as well as Cameo Art House eatre. "My favorite thing about living downtown is that downtown is my front yard, and I treat it as such," Wussow says. "I know the people, who are my neighbors and friends. I know the routines. We even get to see the Woodpeckers games as a perk from the Prince Charles. I love going out on the roof to see it all." Several shops and restaurants downtown have apartments or condos above. ere are also established housing developments like the Residences at the Prince Charles and Park View. ree new developments are underway for another 226,000 square feet of residential space. at includes 212 new residential units above the Hay Street parking garage. RAJJ Investments is developing units off Adams Street. e Ammons Group has a project along Donaldson Street that is set to be completed America the Beautiful PLUS Veteran-Owned Businesses IN OUR JULY ISSUE CityView INFORM . INVOLVE . INSPIRE .

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