Downtown Monroe Skyline Buildings for Sale Amid Meta Data Center Growth
Key Questions
What buildings are for sale in downtown Monroe?
Seven historic Blue Cross and Blue Shield buildings, forming the downtown skyline, total about 300,000 square feet and are listed for $23 million.
Why are these buildings being sold now?
The sale coincides with growth spurred by Meta's data center, which is increasing office demand in the area amid the city's economic recovery.
What does Mayor Ellis say about this development?
Mayor Ellis highlights the economic boost from the sale, noting it aligns with jobs and infrastructure investments while reinforcing recovery from storms, budgets, and youth concerns.
Historic downtown skyline—7 Blue Cross buildings, ~300k sq ft, $23M total—for sale as Meta data center spurs growth and office demand. Mayor Ellis highlights economic boost aligning with jobs/infra investments. Reinforces recovery amid storms/budgets/youth concerns.
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Updated Apr 12, 2026