The Belltower Lofts project has formally submitted plans for the conversion of the former Methodist Church located at 8th Avenue and 12th Street into apartments in addition to a new stand-alone mixed-use building to the east, according to Marion City Manager Ryan Waller. The Historic Preservation and Planning & Zoning Commission will be considering the request at their October meetings. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2024. See our previous article on the church here: First Methodist Episcopal Church $20 Million Apartment Initiative.
