The September 2020 City of Johnston Building Permit report shows that investments in commercial projects totaled nearly $1.7 million through the first three quarters of the calendar year. Investments in single family housing development led all categories at more than $14 million, followed by multi-family projects ($5.2 million) and townhomes ($2.2 million). New investments are in the pipeline, including the following:
- Setpoint Mechanical LLC is planning for a new 8,861 square foot office/warehouse building. The development is located just northwest of the intersection of NW 86th street and NW 54th at 5519 NW 88th Street.
- Donovan Development is moving forward with plans for the development of an 11,500 square foot one-story building with office/warehouse space at NW 59th Avenue and NW Beaver Drive in Johnston. Construction costs are estimated to be $1.2 million. The company and the City have entered into a development agreement that provides economic development grants of up to $85,000.00 for the project.
- Childserve is planning a 3,600 square foot expansion to create a three-story connector between the north and south portions of their campus. The expansion is designed to facilitate the addition of patient rooms and therapy beds.