# Oddie District project is the latest attempt to add new life to an aging neighborhood.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Reno Gazette-Journal*

## Key points

- The Oddie District project repurposes a former Lowe’s store into a 232,000-square-foot mixed-use campus.
- The Generator, a major Burning Man art makerspace, is a key anchor tenant in the facility.
- Tenant selection is curated for synergy, with some applicants rejected for not fitting the project's vision.
- The redevelopment cost is estimated at $38 million, with completion expected by summer.
- The project includes flexible spaces for art, light industrial, food, entertainment, and innovation businesses.

**Companies:** Foothill Partners, Renown Health, The Generator, Mythic Gymnastics, Cargo Robotics
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Reno Gazette-Journal](https://www.rgj.com/story/news/money/business/2026/04/08/old-lowes-store-turning-into-an-art-district-innovation-hub-reno-sparks/89520519007/)

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