Thornton says he and his Hist;Re Partners firm expects to build that office tower within the next 1-3 years, if market conditions improve. Current occupancy rate for downtown offices stands at 86% according to commercial realtor Poe & Cronk – down 3% since 2021. However, a 5-story apartment building at the old Campbell Court named The Bower will be available to tenants as of this May, with three retail spots open on the ground floor.