U14 is an adaptive reuse project that brings big city commercial urbanism to a small college town, pulling the public into its open boundaries and façades. Tenant visibility was maximized through the use of extensive storefronts, while providing canopy shading necessary for energy conservation, as well as sidewalk cafes. These elements were designed to utilize the historic spacing of structural supports and building volumes, even where new construction was woven into the old. The project received the maximum amount in award grants from the Community Redevelopment Agency, demonstrating its early appeal and buy-in from community leaders.