Tiny living is coming to New Albany.After a year of planning, construction will soon begin on the Lancaster Lofts project."We're talking about small. We're fully embracing the tiny house, tiny living concept," said Developer Paul Barber. Fifty-six micro-lofts at about 300 square feet each and retail space will be built on the lot at Vincennes and Market Street, which was once home to Tommy Lancaster Restaurant and Market Boy Grocery. "It's going to be a boost to all the business up here in upper New Albany. We're all happy they're coming in and just look forward to a lot of exciting things going on," said Paula Cook, who owns nearby Winnie's Deli."Downtown has been going strong. It's good that uptown is finally getting their chance. 25 years we've been at this location. So, it's exciting to see things getting moving again up here," said Julie Young, who owns nearby Strandz and Threadz boutique. The units will start at $550 a month, which Barber hopes is affordable and attractive to Millenials, young professionals and those looking to downsize. Developers hope to be renting out the new micro-lofts by next summer.

Tiny living is coming to New Albany.

After a year of planning, construction will soon begin on the Lancaster Lofts project.


"We're talking about small. We're fully embracing the tiny house, tiny living concept," said Developer Paul Barber.

Fifty-six micro-lofts at about 300 square feet each and retail space will be built on the lot at Vincennes and Market Street, which was once home to Tommy Lancaster Restaurant and Market Boy Grocery.

"It's going to be a boost to all the business up here in upper New Albany. We're all happy they're coming in and just look forward to a lot of exciting things going on," said Paula Cook, who owns nearby Winnie's Deli.

"Downtown has been going strong. It's good that uptown is finally getting their chance. 25 years we've been at this location. So, it's exciting to see things getting moving again up here," said Julie Young, who owns nearby Strandz and Threadz boutique.

The units will start at $550 a month, which Barber hopes is affordable and attractive to Millenials, young professionals and those looking to downsize.

Developers hope to be renting out the new micro-lofts by next summer.