This recent photo of the historic Radburn Building in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, which is known for its clock tower, was built in 1929. It was rehabilitated by the Ives Group, Architects/Planners after a devastating fire in 2002. It continues its success as a vibrant focal point for Fair Lawn. The Ives Schier & Lesser Architecture Studio  and later The Ives Architecture Studio has moved many tenants into the building during the past few years which reflects the ever changing needs of business. The “mixed-use” concept of the building, with retail below and offices above, is still a valid concept after 80 plus years especially since located near rail transportation. The life of this iconic building spans from the great depression to the current one and proves that well designed and maintained architecture can survive the test of time. With New Jersey fast approaching the undesirable position as becoming the first state in the country to have used up “all” it developable land, we need to look at our existing building stock and repurpose these structures as we move into the future.