Lofts on the Square Wins People’s Choice Awards: Favorite Project at Memphis Business Journal’s 2025 Building Memphis Awards

ARLINGTON, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 10, 2025--

Lofts on the Square ( www.arlingtonloftsonthesquare.com ), the newest mixed-use building in the heart of the historic Arlington Depot Square, received the ‘People’s Choice Awards: Favorite Project’ at the Memphis Business Journal’s 2025 Building Memphis Awards on March 27. The People’s Choice is selected by the public to honor a standout project in the region, regardless of size or category.

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Lofts on the Square, LLC was envisioned by its developer Dr. Barbara DeVivo, who sought to blend the safe, small-town charm of historic downtown Arlington with modern, community-driven living. “With the recent development of the Forrest Street Park, The Crossing Amphitheater and walkable local businesses, I couldn’t imagine a better time and place to contribute to the growing, event-rich downtown living community. I am honored to have our building recognized. My family and I, along with the construction team wish to thank the Memphis Business Journal and everyone who voted for us.”

Dr. DeVivo credited a dedicated team for bringing the vision to life, including the Renaissance Group, who both designed and project-managed the build; owner’s representative Joe Pede; and Moss Carpenter Construction, who expertly delivered a complex design on a compact .22-acre lot. “I also consider the Arlington community a part of the team who made this project a success—public officials and committees offered support, and residents not only welcomed but embraced us with the genuine Southern hospitality that one can only receive in this magnificent town of Arlington. Without the community support, we would not be celebrating Lofts on the Square in this way,” she added.

Lofts on the Square is a boutique mixed-use property in the heart of Arlington's Historic Depot Square. It was meticulously designed by its architects at the Renaissance Group to merge historical features with a modern touch, bringing to life Dr. DeVivo’s vision to celebrate both the town's vibrant present and its promising future. The building features a finished office/studio space, three retail storefronts (one of which will house a walk-up ice cream shop), and three luxury apartments with oversized balconies that allow residents to truly immerse themselves in the Depot Square environment from the comfort of their own home.

“The team did a phenomenal job, and we are all very proud of it. I encourage everyone to come visit the Depot Square – enjoy the park, restaurants and shopping; see what makes this place special. We feel blessed to be a small part of this wonderful community,” Dr. DeVivo concluded.

About Lofts on the Square: Lofts on the Square is a newly built upscale boutique mixed-use property in the heart of Arlington Depot Square. It features luxury apartments, commercial offices and retail spaces. Arlington Depot Square is known for its small-town charm, walkable size, and history. Active and event rich, this southern-charm community offers parks, library, a senior center, civic buildings, restaurants, salons, fitness studios, shops, churches, professional offices and much more. A lifestyle just steps away. Learn more: www.arlingtonloftsonthesquare.com

About Dr. Barbara DeVivo – Dr. DeVivo is an award-winning professor of Management, currently teaching part-time at Christian Brothers University. A graduate of Cornell University, Mercer University and the Rockefeller School of Public Policy, Dr. DeVivo has published numerous papers in the study of organizational behavior, while fulfilling her passion in historical architectural design and construction. Prior to academia, Dr. DeVivo spent 14 years in the Medical Device Industry holding marketing management positions with Kimberly Clark, Medtronic and Bard Medical. Dr. DeVivo is married to Joseph DeVivo, the prior President of Smith and Nephew in Memphis and the current President and CEO of Butterfly Network. She is the mother of two adoring children Emily and Matthew.

A newly built, upscale boutique property in the heart of Arlington’s historic Depot Square featuring three luxury turn-key apartments, commercial offices and retail spaces.

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A woman was killed early Saturday in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands, police said.

The 38-year-old woman apparently was carrying the bomb to place it outside a nearby bank around 5 a.m., police said.

Several storefronts and vehicles were damaged by the explosion.

The woman was known to authorities after taking part in several past robberies, according to police, who said they are investigating her possible ties to extreme leftist groups.

A Greek police forensic expert searches for evidence at the area where a 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands outside a bank branch, local police said, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)

Greek policemen and forensic experts are seen at the area where a 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands outside a bank branch, local police said, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)

A Greek police forensic expert searches for evidence at the area where a 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands outside a bank branch, local police said, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)

Greek police forensic experts search the area where a 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands outside a bank branch, local police said, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)

Greek police forensic experts search the area where a 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands outside a bank branch, local police said, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, May 3, 2025. On the fence of the bank branch reads : "Justice is to resist. Take stones". (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)

Greek police forensic experts search the area where a 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands outside a bank branch, local police said, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, Saturday, May 3, 2025. On the fence of the bank branch reads : "Justice is to resist. Take stones". (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)

Greek police forensic experts search the spot where a 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands, local police said, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)