In May 2001, after six months of intense negotiations, the City of West Chicago and Gateway Centre Development agreed to embark on a public-private partnership to redevelop the central business districts eastern corridor. The project, known as Gateway Centre and led by James Madden, broke ground in July 2002, and has been rapidly proceeding ever since. The first phase, consisting of a 5,000 square feet retail building has been completed and houses with Domino's Pizza, Rapid Net, Postal Store, Central Music Centre, and a Bakery. The second phase, a two-story 36,000 square feet Multi-Use Building which has been completed. Known as the Lofts at Gateway Centre, this building added another 11,000 square feet of retail/commercial space on the ground level and fifteen loft type condominiums, on the second floor. The major attractions include a stair-free lifestyle, in a security system building, with private heated garages and extra storage area. The "Loft's" is comprised of one, one bedroom plus den and two bedroom homes with 1 - 1 1/5 baths.The site has also been designed to accommodate a family-oriented restaurant. The proposed building will allow a 100+ seat restaurant with a full service bar and banquet facilities. Adjacent to the site, Gateway Centre has upgraded the Tampico Grocery Store with a complete new stone / brick facade with a standing seam steel roof and dryvit signage panel to make it blend with the new construction of it's neighbors.