Three large multifamily housing projects took out permits for new phases of development in February, contributing to a strong month of building activity.
Overall permits through February totaled $132.6 million, compared with $147.6 million last year and $91.2 million two years ago.
New commercial activity, which includes multifamily housing, is at $91 million versus $55.6 million last year and $39.3 million two years ago. The city has issued permits for 270 units so far this year, compared with 192 last year and 109 two years ago…