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[quote=Anonymous]I do not think the city purchasing it is necessarily a bad idea, but I think having more focus on defining what the communities' priorities seem to be and how that fits in with the city's priorities may be more helpful. For example, having community menbers identify their top three ideas for potential usage of the space may be helpful. I understand the reason for the laundry list...Ward 3 has no senior wellness center, schools are overcrowded, early childcare is an issue, UDC's sustainability / urban agriculture community-based outreach programs are top-notch etc. On the other hand, as someone who lives nearby, luxury condos would bring even more amenities to the neighborhood and potentially help the vacant retail issue and tax base. I would like to understand what the price tag might be and am somewhat skeptical of the city making a sizable purchase. Based on past experience, I would not be surprised if the city were to build affordable housing on this property if they purchase it. I therefore find myself fairly agnostic as to the future of the property; I simply want to see it functional.[/quote]

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