The site was used more than a century ago as a limestone quarry by a cement company, which continued operations there until after World War II. Central Park Plaza was constructed in 1958, but the last stores closed in 2011.

LPCiminelli worked with city officials, Elim Christian Fellowship and community leaders to devise a plan aimed at creating diverse housing options and strengthening the surrounding neighborhood, while meeting the goals of the city's Green Code. The project is envisioned as a transit-oriented development, capitalizing on its proximity to the Metro Rail station on Main Street, as well as bus routes. The project design includes bus stops and waiting areas.

Each building in the first phase will contain four one-bedroom and one two-bedroom handicapped-accessible units on the first floor, plus eight two-story units above. They will rent for $900 to $1,500 per month. There also will be 56 off-street parking spaces.

The townhomes will feature a mix of two- and three-bedroom designs, ranging in size from 1,200 to 1,500 square feet each. Those homes will be marketed for sale at prices between $200,000 and $230,000. Each will have garage parking.