Introducing the A. S. Thomas Center, 36,000 sq.ft. of enjoyment. ' the heart of the upcoming revitalization of downtown. The center will offer dining experiences from A Taste of New York and Lonerider, which includes an on-site brewery and distillery and additional retail shops. The second floor features The Lofts, designed especially for UNCP students which offers the total package: where they can live, learn, eat, and play without ever leaving the building.