I have to agree with Mr. Shapiro. For example, the former Podany building at
27th and Lake is being rehabbed and will house some new businesses, including
the police who will have the whole basement, I believe. This work is being done
by a local developer who was lured into doing it by some savvy neighborhood
folks, at least that's what it sounds like to me.
Unfortunately, I don't know anything more about it than that, but if happenings
like this were raised on the list, perhaps other neighborhoods with large
buildings that are deteriorating, or problem properties would perhaps be more
aware that there are places which have found solutions -- and they would know
who to contact for more info, too.
Moreover, the merits of these projects relative to TIF percentages, downtown
development, which neighborhoods are using their NRP monies more successfully,
etc. would be brought forth in the ensuing discussions.
I think Mr. Shapiro has come up with a winner, as long as the people who post
don't go overboard in the cheerleading aspect of it all.
Barbara Nelson
Seward
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