This week's urban news
A Wal-Mart at city center?No. I don't see that happening with one being erected in Whitehall. I do believe big box retailers should come up with urban plans and stick stores in areas that need revitalization or are in the process of becoming more and more popular.
It'd be nice to someone step up to "save" the mall. I've always said that I'd like to see a 2 story Target and a one story Trader Joe's fill one of the empty anchor stores there. Interestingly, I've heard several times lately that a casino would really do the trick. Gambling is not cool though and there is little room for gauche in the Re-development of downtown.
Parsons Avenue Plan
It's nice to see the city step up and try to help out the near south side. I love Parsons avenue and I consider it one of the coolest urban streets in town the same way that West Broad on the Hilltop is, High Street going North from Downtown, Cleveland Avenue in Linden and soon, I hope, Long Street in Bronzeville.
Sadly though, a plan is only that, a piece of paper. The city is buying up Parcels and that could be a good sign but make sure, O' Denizens of the South Side, that appropriate, sustainable, development comes the way you want, when you want it and how you want it. The city is notorious for non-thinking development for development's sake and shutting out the voices of the neighbors. (See four corners and Hamilton and Long).
posted by Joe Peffer - Full Time Professional Realtor @ 12:24 PM
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