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Once a textile giant, now homes and offices: Virginia’s abandoned mill gets a $110 million makeover

Dan River Falls embodies a transformative redevelopment of the historic White Mill, originally constructed in 1920, located in Danville. Completed in November 2024, the first phase features 190 residential apartments. Plans for the future include developing a vibrant riverfront park and retail area. This public-private collaboration strives to maintain the mill's historic integrity while breathing new life into the community and catering to workforce housing needs.