The backstory: Last year Fresno lawmakers approved the warehouse project, which was quickly contested in court by a Southern California environmental justice group.
- But the suit never picked up any steam as it was eventually dismissed in court.
The big picture: The property will provide around 1,000 jobs to Fresno.
- It will span 48 acres located at the northeast corner of N. Marks and W. Nielsen avenues and will have four offices and warehouse buildings, totaling 833,000 square feet.
What they’re saying: Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said this is the biggest deal he has been part of since he became the mayor.
- Will Oliver, the President and CEO of the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, said Fresno had projects go to other states because of the lack of industrial space.