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Sears Holdings has just announced another bunch of store closings, mostly K-Marts but some Sears stores. As far as I could see none of them are in WV but I would think it is only a matter of time until the Morgantown Sears shuts down.
I think the only reason it is still open is because they closed the Uniontown and the Clarksburg/Bridgeport ones down.
It looks as if construction on the 55+ community living place on the river front at Seneca Center has started construction. There is a chain link fence around the right side of the building (non historic side) and it looks like they are starting to gut the building in preparation for it to be torn down.
They're putting a senior living center in Sunnyside? How does that make any sense? College parties next to a retirement home. I can only imagine the 911 calls for noise complaints...
They're putting a senior living center in Sunnyside? How does that make any sense? College parties next to a retirement home. I can only imagine the 911 calls for noise complaints...
It's down in the Seneca Center so it'll be quieter over there (other than the hum from the power plant). It is 55+ apartments, but not a retirement home. It fits in with the plan of making that area of Sunnyside a mixed social (recent college grads, families, retired people) and economic living area, this is the first of many non student apartment complexes apparently. Should be interesting to see how it turns out. Supposedly a Target Express is looking at building eventually in the general area.
I believe this is a great idea. It helps bring residents within city limits, and the interaction of folks of different ages would be good for both groups. I'm thinking the Hill and Hollow Restaurant will be remaining there too, making for a convenient spot for the older folks to hang out.
It's down in the Seneca Center so it'll be quieter over there (other than the hum from the power plant). It is 55+ apartments, but not a retirement home. It fits in with the plan of making that area of Sunnyside a mixed social (recent college grads, families, retired people) and economic living area, this is the first of many non student apartment complexes apparently. Should be interesting to see how it turns out. Supposedly a Target Express is looking at building eventually in the general area.
As a 55+ I am undecided about this project. I love the idea (and yes 55+ does not mean retirement). Many people in that group are still working and very active but they may no longer want/need a big house. They have raised their kids and mowed way too many lawns and are ready to downsize. On the other hand, I'm not crazy about the location. It has the advantage of being near the rail trail and if the Target Express should build near there that would be great.
Morgantown desperately needs more affordable, non-student housing, not just for 55+ but for families.
As a 55+ I am undecided about this project. I love the idea (and yes 55+ does not mean retirement). Many people in that group are still working and very active but they may no longer want/need a big house. They have raised their kids and mowed way too many lawns and are ready to downsize. On the other hand, I'm not crazy about the location. It has the advantage of being near the rail trail and if the Target Express should build near there that would be great.
Morgantown desperately needs more affordable, non-student housing, not just for 55+ but for families.
That is being built. Unfortunately, it is not within the city limits, like the majority of the other developments. The county is growing quickly. The city, not so much.
The city has indicated a willingness to work at developing it's riverfront assets, and now that there is a new city council, the county seems willing to help them do it. The University also wants the riverfront developed, and has indicated that they will do their part too. During the next decade, the Mon River in Morgantown will be developing a new look and purpose. Unfortunately, The University's power/steam plant is likely to remain in place. That is a blemish, but at least it is not a loud one and doesn't produce much in the way of pollution.
That is being built. Unfortunately, it is not within the city limits, like the majority of the other developments. The county is growing quickly. The city, not so much.
The city has indicated a willingness to work at developing it's riverfront assets, and now that there is a new city council, the county seems willing to help them do it. The University also wants the riverfront developed, and has indicated that they will do their part too. During the next decade, the Mon River in Morgantown will be developing a new look and purpose. Unfortunately, The University's power/steam plant is likely to remain in place. That is a blemish, but at least it is not a loud one and doesn't produce much in the way of pollution.
I'm really excited to have a riverfront that isn't delapidated former industrial. It's a slow transition, but it seems to be gaining momentum.
Interesting that WVU wants the Beechurst power plant eventually shut down. However, back in the late 80's and early 90's they were the ones that secretly pushed the city to allow it so steam could be used to heat and cool buildings. Several major developers have supposedly walked away from recent riverfront development because of the power plant and Greer loading docks.
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