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two-story units. Some of the two-story units at ECHO at The Lights will have the bedrooms upstairs while the kitchen and living space are downstairs. This helps ensure that the noise being made above you is your own, making it feel more like condo living. All-inclusive costs for the units include heat, water, sewer, garbage and internet, making payments simple and easy.
WORK ECHO at The Lights is anchored by a Bell Bank branch with eight other divisible units open for leases on the second floor, perfect for office or retail spaces. EPIC at The Lights building is anchored by Bar Down, a new sports bar and grill. The remainder of the commercial units in the EPIC building vary in size and space, allowing flexibility for whatever businesses plant roots there. The Lights' commercial units have the benefit of a built-in customer base. While we expect the businesses anchoring the residential units will attract people from all over town, tenants are likely to be dedicated patrons. life will follow suit. This is why EPIC Companies ensured their new apartment units be modern, but also the perfect blank slate for tenants' own styles. To live at one of The Lights' 300 residential units is to sacrifice nothing. Built around an urban lifestyle, these residential units are nestled in the middle of one of the fastest-growing communities in West Fargo. For convenience and security, the buildings have fob access, underground parking, skyways to The Lights' other buildings and the public parking ramp. Living at The Lights, you are only steps away from all you could want and need.
To have your business take root in one of the Lights' commercial units comes with a bevy of perks. One of which is that potential clients will have no trouble finding parking when they come by, thanks to the cityowned 400 space parking deck anchoring the north end.
PLAY The Lights' entertainment space lives in the stretch between the plaza's three structures, creating a tuckedin zone designed for year-round programming and
events. Opportunities for live music, ice skating, outdoor patios and beyond abound. From tailgating before the big game to hosting concerts for up to 3,000 occupants, EPIC Companies designed the space to fill a myriad of interests and purposes. With a goal to host over 100 events a year, the space will provide the perfect backdrop for community-building opportunities. With West Fargo Events managing the city-owned plaza outside the buildings, there will be many exciting events taking place in this transformable plaza. The concept of mixed-use developments is not new across the nation, yet our region is just dipping our toes into it now. In larger metropolitan cities, these developments are thriving, and West Fargo looks to create that same environment. EPIC Companies' decision to establish West Fargo's very own mixeduse development will certainly be a game-changer for the region. Imagine your life just a skywalk away from your office, an elevator ride away from local dining and entertainment with views of live concerts below. To make that dream a reality, imagine yourself at The Lights.
The Lights 3150 Sheyenne St, West Fargo ND 58078 thelightswf.com Architect: ICON Architects Construction Manager: Gehrtz Construction Services Building Management: EPIC Management Plaza Management: West Fargo Events Parking Ramp and Plaza: City of West Fargo owned
Opened March 1 was the first residential building, EPIC at The Lights, which has 49 units. In addition to the convenience of the location, the units' finishes are thoughtful and on-trend at EPIC at The Lights. Such features include tile backsplashes, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a butcher block island in the kitchen; a private balcony; industrial accents, underground parking and hard-surface flooring. ECHO at The Lights will feature black stainless steel appliances, upgrade quartz, LVT, and cabinet colors. One exciting aspect is that the units are pet-friendly. Because, for many, what is "home" without a furry friend to share it with? Just imagine all the cats and dogs admiring the bustling views of the plaza from each unit's floor-to-ceiling balcony doors. A treat for humans and pets alike! In the fall another phase of The Lights will be complete. This will include ECHO at The Lights, which will have 36
WEST FARGO FACTS: Population: 37,000+ Metro Population: 245,000+ Projected to gain 400 students a year 1.75% Unemployment $73,400: average income of a West Fargonian
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