President of Sandvick Architects
Jonathan is an expert in the architectural analysis of historic buildings, programming, and feasibility studies; his efforts are distinguished by the successful use of historic rehabilitation tax credits and conservation easements to provide redevelopment financing for a wide variety of projects.
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Jonathan has been the Architect of Record for over 50 buildings historically rehabilitated and adaptively used in Cleveland alone. He has achieved housing for nearly 5,000 residents (nearing 3,000 housing units) in historic preservation adaptive reuse projects.
We invite you to enjoy a great lunch and even greater discussion at this year’s Developers’ Roundtable. Come ready to share stories, passion, and pathways to the redevelopment of downtowns across Ohio. Together, we’ll explore: • The economic development tools shaping our cities • The critical role of public–private partnerships • The architectural significance of our historic fabric • How vision and strategy come together to overcome today’s marketplace challenges in construction, commercial leasing, and retail. This is your chance to connect with fellow leaders, exchange ideas, and be inspired by the bold work of revitalizing Ohio’s urban cores. Lunch is provided — bring your insights, your questions, and your vision for the future. Approved for 3.00 AIA LU credits, sponsored by Schooley Caldwell.
Downtown Canton had blocks of historic buildings that stood in the crosshairs of demolition—empty shells waiting to be erased from the city’s memory. Where others saw decay, developer Steve Coon and architect and preservation consultant Jonathan Sandvick saw possibility. Alongside the City of Canton, they fought through doubt, setbacks, and enormous challenges to craft a vision that would defy the wrecking ball and reignite a community. Their bold redevelopment strategy transformed endangered landmarks into catalysts for growth, sparking a downtown revival that few thought possible. Come hear how luck was rewritten into legacy. Feel the passion behind saving a city’s soul. And walk away inspired by a story of grit, vision, and unstoppable determination. Approved for 1.00 AIA LU, sponsored by Schooley Caldwell.
Restoring historic buildings is never easy. It demands vision, diligence, and relentless tenacity. Every detail matters—how design dovetails with funding sources, how vision transforms into place, and how perseverance turns risk into reward. Historic preservation is more than saving bricks and mortar—it is one of the most powerful economic development tools we have. It creates architecturally significant spaces that anchor communities, spark investment, and restore civic pride. Behind every success lies a complex financial capital stack—layered with multiple sources, each with its own criteria and timing. Navigating that maze requires creativity, strategy, and unwavering determination. The result? A building reborn. A city revitalized. And a story of preservation that proves the past can be the foundation for the future.
Once marked for demolition, The Onesto now stands proudly as an icon of revitalization in downtown Canton. Walk through this remarkable building and hear firsthand from developer Steve Coon and architect/historic preservation consultant Jonathan Sandvick as they reveal the untold story behind its rescue. From the uphill battle of navigating the marketplace, to the struggle of financing an architecturally significant property in a small-town setting, to the challenges of construction—this is a story of vision, persistence, and triumph. Experience how a threatened landmark became a masterpiece of preservation and a beacon of what’s possible when determination meets community.