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You've probably seen those new brick buildings on Johnson Mill Boulevard, housing businesses like a pizzeria and health clinics. That's all part of the in-progress Johnson Square.

State of play: Johnson Square has been in the works since 2015, but has gained traction lately with residential and office space popping up, plus back-to-back restaurant openings this year.

The big picture: The 80-acre development screams "live, work, play."

1 cool thing: A small park is in the works just across from the building that houses Pizzeria Ruby and Hail Fellow Well Met — or as Davis calls them, "the places that bring heart and soul to the neighborhood."

What's next: Expect steady construction over the next five or so years. High Street plans to pursue an entertainment district, which allows people to drink alcoholic beverages outside within certain boundaries, Davis says.

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