This another big step in moving additional higher learning to the Crestview area. With Northwest Florida State University already in town and growing, there is talk of additional schools looking to relocate to this area. Stay tuned for further developments.
FAMU’s Crestview campus a step closer
Transfer of Alatex building is next step to establishing pharmacy school
By BRIAN HUGHES Florida Freedom Newspapers CRESTVIEW — Florida A&M University, the city and the state have taken a few more steps toward opening a pharmacy school in the former Alatex building downtown. A major step has been the successful completion of the building’s environmental inspection. Had the building not passed, Crestview would have been responsible for addressing any problems before it could be transferred to the state. Concerns could have included factors such as hazardous construction materials or structural faults. “I have heard that they have completed all of their research and investigations,” Mayor David Cadle said. “They will probably be starting renovations soon.” “I understand the environmental survey was done and everything was OK,” state Sen. Durell Peaden said Friday. Peaden has been instrumental in securing the funding to open the Crestview campus. “Yesterday, the (FAMU) lawyers called me about the title and insurance and all those things needed to do the transfer,” said Peaden, R-Crestview. “When they get that done, they can start work. “They’re on the move and ready to go,” he added. Peaden sees the project as more than just an educational opportunity for the region. “I think it’ll be a vital part of downtown Crestview,” he said. “In all my time in Crestview, I’ve never seen the community come together to support something so strongly.” Cadle said the next step will be to transfer the property to FAMU before renovations of the Alatex building, a former textile factory, can start.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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