Our neighbors to the west, the resurgent Newtowne West, will soon welcome hundreds of new residents as the Southern Stove Lofts are now leasing units.

Originally scheduled for completion in August of 2006, the 187-unit building offers 1 to 3 bedroom apartment, with parking, a swimming pool and hot tub, clubhouse, big-screen TV, game tables, and planned fitness center. Apartments feature such amenities as granite counter tops, free wi-fi, and free Direct TV. A 1-bedroom unit runs $800, 2-bedrooms are $1,125.