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Old 07-29-2016, 02:53 PM
 
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I heard from some reliable sources while at Gene's that both VFW and University avenue projects are dead.
Least shocking news ever.

David Biafora and James Giuliani make Donald Trump look like the Pope.

WVU is really the only thing that can save Morgantown.
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Old 08-01-2016, 10:41 AM
 
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The Beechurst project is dead. At this point, I don't see anything happening at that site for a long time.

VFW project still mired in its legal battle. I haven't heard anything different.
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Old 08-01-2016, 10:48 AM
 
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I find the VFW site more important of the two. The vertical structure and location was perfect and provided density in a sensible place. Now I can see that corner becoming a walgreens.
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Old 08-01-2016, 11:52 AM
 
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I still don't understand why the flat parking lot next to Circle K on Willey isn't being developed for student housing . It is the perfect location .
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Old 08-01-2016, 05:51 PM
 
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I still don't understand why the flat parking lot next to Circle K on Willey isn't being developed for student housing . It is the perfect location .
I'm going to assume whoever the owner is has been told legal actions will be taken if they try to develop. The one guy that always tries to block everything owns the majority the old rental houses near that lot. The other guy owns the large apartment complexes nearby. But I agree, it is a perfect place for a dense development.
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Old 08-01-2016, 06:28 PM
 
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I would have to agree on that location as well
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Old 08-01-2016, 06:34 PM
 
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why would they have legal action against them. I don't understand how these couple of individuals do this and why the city doesn't fine them for any infraction they have on their properties. they need run out of town so proper development can take place. if their properties are sub par why is the city not taking action against them. Morgantown needs to change the local laws and ordinances to make it easier for development. they also need to ensure proper access and parking for any development
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Old 08-02-2016, 08:59 AM
 
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If the projects were by right development, then local landlords wouldn't have much say, but these projects typically involve variances and zoning appeals, which allows others to have their say.

The owner of that lot has floated plans for a new development, but nothing concrete.
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Old 08-02-2016, 09:19 AM
 
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I just wonder what is going to happen on that block now . It's now a blighted area on a very busy road . The image isn't good and the area is a haven for illegal activity .
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Old 08-02-2016, 05:22 PM
 
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I just wonder what is going to happen on that block now . It's now a blighted area on a very busy road . The image isn't good and the area is a haven for illegal activity .
Yes, it looks bad. Nothing residential will happen there without major legal opposition. Maybe something commercial would go without opposition, but figuring out the parking would be difficult.
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