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Moccasinos t1_ixk82c9 wrote

If I remember correctly, the building had been condemned as the roof had already partially collapsed. Something new there would really help that portion of Walnut.

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SnooMaps5167 t1_ixjbkpl wrote

Man I walk or drive by these buildings everyday wondering why they’re so sad. Each time I imagined operating a print shop or studio space with those garage doors open and activity.

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Cloud_Disconnected t1_ixjqgch wrote

Here's an article from 2017 that mentions the property, but I don't know what they're going to do with it.

https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2017/07/26/answer-man-when-downtown-buildings-renovated-and-no-im-not-real-estate-mogul/505703001/

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tastethematzah t1_ixjx7sz wrote

This is the right answer, The permits just have demolition with future plans for rebuilding. Nothing else exists.

This is the name on the permit

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ArtemisGrey t1_ixjz6rr wrote

Hmm..

>Pinecone Holdings

>Pinecones are complicated. They've got lots of little pieces, there are hundreds of different types, and they can even get sticky. But if you give them the right circumstances, fertile soil, and some care, they have the potential to become something much greater.

>At Pinecone Holdings, our projects are like pinecones. They may be complicated, they have lots of little pieces, they come in all shapes and sizes, and there's bound to be a sticky situation or two. But with our management team, they too will become something great.

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scroopynoopers07 t1_ixklx0p wrote

What SHOULD go there in place of the run down buildings?

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Cloud_Disconnected t1_ixkq7j2 wrote

A mysterious little shop that sells cursed magical items that will reveal the buyers' hidden misdeeds and provide their comeuppance in ironic and poignant ways.

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MonoChaos t1_ixl3umm wrote

Across the street will be a shop run by an elderly mad scientist whose technology removes the curses while keeping all the benefits

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stoicshrubbery t1_ixmlf94 wrote

Jokes aside, what's so bad about developing where a building has long been structurally condemned? I don't see anything mischievous about it

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Cloud_Disconnected t1_ixmm3hu wrote

Nothing? Did you misread my comment, or did I accidentally imply it was bad?

It was an old building, but not really of any historical significance that I could tell. I have no problem with them demolishing it.

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stoicshrubbery t1_ixmtxaq wrote

Seemed to imply with the comeuppance and misdeeds, but it was lighthearted. Anyway, I'm eager to see downtown grow westward. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Cloud_Disconnected t1_ixmwbxp wrote

Oh, no, I was just doing a take on Needful Things because I don't know what should go in there. You too!

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Great-Bratton t1_ixktz0z wrote

Definitely a car wash.

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MonoChaos t1_ixl3qgs wrote

I swear at this point I would not be surprised if someone on the city council or whatever either A) had ties to the car wash industry that makes them richer with every new car wash built or B) has a car wash fetish.

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Great-Bratton t1_ixm3ftv wrote

The year is 2024… Kearney is now just Carwashney… rainbow colored soap fills every gutter… in the distance sirens.

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417sadboi t1_ixmgmke wrote

Thank God! If I ever have to drive over half a mile without seeing a car wash I get scared and confused

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EyeOk389 t1_ixjfrjh wrote

Wish I had a chance to remove the tin on the upper backside of that building. Some really nice stuff

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Dramatic_Ad_6560 t1_ixlan0j wrote

As others had mentioned, it was condemned and had been so for a while. As of a couple months ago, there wasn't a real plan as to what will replace it being shared but the owner hasn't ever shown interest in selling. I'm surprised he finally got it torn down.

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helloporator t1_ixlt8vi wrote

If I had to guess it will be turned into another retail space or more overpriced lofts

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VaderTower t1_ixml9ik wrote

Pretty much anything would be better than rodent infested, condemned, falling down building. Even just grass.

But seriously now, is retail a bad thing downtown? If anything I don't think we have enough retail down there actually selling and keeping people walking around. Maybe 10 shops regularly open at most for retail sales?

Second space is at a premium in denser neighborhoods, because of that if you think you can get the same bed/bath and square footage as somewhere not as dense, it's not practical. So yeah lofts downtown are probably +20% for the same apartment size you'd get on Kansas and Sunshine, but the land bought to turn into lofts is likely more than 20% more downtown anyways.

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helloporator t1_ixmle1q wrote

Retail is good but I feel like it’s just been failing boutiques aside from the food places down there for a while Edit: sp

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VaderTower t1_ixmm8ut wrote

Yeah boutiques seem like the only ones who had been able to sustain the model downtown. But most have left for greener pastures.

I would love to see more options, but I don't know how you create the draw. I'm confident the downtown association has talked this to death but I'm still not sure how we get there.

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helloporator t1_ixmmj42 wrote

Neither am I Here’s to hoping they do something that we can have last there! I will say I’m so glad bosky’s has been doing well there

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VaderTower t1_ixocjza wrote

Same, I'm happy for it as well. Visited a few times now, those potato fries have to be the #1 I've had outside of maybe steak escape from the 90s.

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PineconeHoldings t1_ixnmcbi wrote

The buildings were owned by a non-descript cabinet maker with granite countertop capabilities. He never even hung a sign during his decades there. The property was purchased to remodel and augment the west side’s commercial base. Sadly, the buildings had deteriorated beyond all economic repair necessitating its demolition. [Go figure, that concrete could become rotten?!] Certainly this is a distinct financial setback. The silver lining, however, will be that whatever is built back will not be constrained by the prior footprint. [The current Pickleman’s location has a similar story, rising from the ashes. In this case rising from the debris.] Nothing will happen quickly in this economic environment of rising interest rates, crazy construction costs and a looming recession. But ideas can be hatched while waiting for the rebound. Obviously there can be “overpriced” lofts on an upper level. LOL. But that said, what viable ground level downtown business would be a good fit? [Keep in mind it is better to satisfy a “need” than just a want.].

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whatlaw-wasbroken t1_ixmco18 wrote

That building was beyond structural repair. The demo took place because it was a danger as it stood. The concrete beams, concrete roof and columns were breaking down.

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WorldFoods t1_ixk10wh wrote

I just passed this today and wondered, too!

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Yomrdbz t1_ixm0xnh wrote

Probably another church🫢

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Steam501 t1_ixml2px wrote

This is demolition by neglect and a failure by Springfield. This video is to the point but the rest of the channel is good too. https://youtu.be/VVUeqxXwCA0

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itsmeclaytonlee t1_ixrp8up wrote

I heard from the manager of the business next door that it was going to be some sort of parking but no cited info 🤷

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lincoln3x7 t1_ixjekmz wrote

Plan? That’s funny

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var23 OP t1_ixjswyf wrote

It’s a large investment in equipment and labor to tear that stuff down. Someone somewhere is funding this…

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Diemon-Dave t1_ixk0il6 wrote

Odds are: Cashew Chicken restaurant.

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Glam-Breakfast t1_ixjarf4 wrote

Probably a fuckin whataburger or something. Who knows. Nothing ever manages to stay open in that spot, it’s like blue bull all over again lol

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var23 OP t1_ixjstdm wrote

I honestly cannot recall anything in those buildings for the couple decades I’ve lived in the area.

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tlw31415 t1_ixkc050 wrote

Somebody tried to run a poker club around there once…like in the open, as if it was Texas or something.

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Angus_Cornwall t1_ixjfc5a wrote

Typical for Springfield to tear down old buildings. Wonder where the outrage is for these like National and Sunshine

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Arc-ansas t1_ixjr9gg wrote

They looked beyond repair. I was worried that the wall facing the street would collapse and hurt someone. The structure was really bowed out.

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Wendypeffy t1_ixkxuan wrote

Some older buildings are too old and dated and when you try to renovate they have to meet current building code. The 100 year old existing structures don’t have the ability to be brought to code without gutting the entire thing, which is often not possible because it lacks structural integrity.

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JonnyG24 t1_ixjy381 wrote

Typical for Springfield? You ever been to Texas?

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MonoChaos t1_ixl470h wrote

Yes, how dare we remove the condemned buildings so that they don't hurt anyone. They should stay in one place for all eternity simply because they were there before, consequences be damned. No marching forward into the future, we need to stay in the past!

You wouldn't happen to be in the Baby Boomer age range, would you?

https://youtu.be/5AvrBFlJeMs

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