Downtown revitalization
Storefront restoration, upper-floor apartments and offices, and adaptive reuse of the historic blocks around our Vermilion Street office.
We invest in Vermilion County.
Downtown buildings that need a second life, new homes on the lots that need them, and places that bring people together. We build what we invest in, so the same team prices it, builds it and stands behind it.
A builder's approach to development.
Vermilion County has what a growing region needs: solid brick downtowns, neighborhoods with open lots, land ready to build on, and people who want to stay. Bringing them back takes capital, construction and patience.
Because we are the general contractor as well as the investor, the numbers on a project are construction numbers, not guesses. That is the difference we bring to an owner or a partner.
What we look for
- Downtown storefront buildings
- Vacant or underused upper floors
- Residential lots and small subdivisions
- Owners ready to sell or partner
How we work
- Walkthrough and scope
- Construction-based budget
- Restoration or new construction
- Lease-up, sale or long-term ownership
Three ways we invest.
We do not box ourselves into one kind of project. If it makes Vermilion County stronger and the numbers work, we want to talk.
Residential development
New homes on empty lots, infill housing in established neighborhoods and small subdivisions. More good homes at prices working families can reach.
Land development
Community building
Gathering spaces, event venues and projects that give people a reason to come downtown and stay. Tell us what Danville should build next.
Share an idea
Upper floors are the opportunity.
- Homes above the shops
- Apartments and lofts upstairs bring people downtown every day, which is what storefronts below need.
- Offices with character
- Brick, tall windows and high ceilings are hard to build new. Restored, they are what tenants ask for.
- Built to last
- We restore the structure and the systems, not just the finishes.
How it works
- 1
Talk to us
Tell us about the building or the kind of project you want to be part of.
- 2
Walk and scope it
We walk the building and build a construction-based budget and plan.
- 3
Structure the deal
Purchase, partnership or a build-out for an owner. We put the terms in writing.
Questions
I own a downtown building. Can we work together?
Yes. Whether you want to sell, partner, or have us restore it for you, start with a walkthrough and a conversation.
Can I invest with Aurum?
We work with investors on specific downtown projects. Tell us a little about yourself and we will follow up. This page is informational only and is not an offer of securities.
Do you only work downtown?
No. Downtown Danville is home base, and we develop downtown buildings, residential lots and community projects across Vermilion County and nearby communities.
I own land. Can we build homes on it?
Possibly. Send us the location and size. We will look at zoning, utilities and the numbers and tell you straight whether it works.
Talk to us about a project.
Building owners, landowners and investors. Tell us what you have in mind and we will follow up within one business day.
Call or text
(217) 920-0388Office
57 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832