Robert M. Simpson, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Development Association, and Assemblyman Magnarelli spoke about funding the proposed Pike Block renovations o f the 300 block of South Salina Street. The $25 million project will create 87 apartments and 25,000 square feet of space for stores and restaurants in the Wilson, Bond, Chamberlin and Witherill buildings. The project, named the Pike Block, will connect Salina Street with Armory Square and should be completed by fall of 2011.