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   "what_happened": "Sauer Center (Richmond, VA) opened in 1911 as a spice company HQ/factory and historic warehouse. Developer Sauer Properties began retrofitting it in 2017 as a partial mixed-use project. The site now includes a Whole Foods Market (opened 2020), Class A office space, residential apartments, hotels, and ground-floor retail. It spans 37 acres.",
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