Architect urges saving United Way building

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“I certainly commend their decision to build downtown. That’s important for our community,” said Mr. Konop, who offered the resolution.

“However, in an age where downtowns are competing with each other throughout the country to attract and retain young people and professionals, I don’t think it’s prudent to tear down buildings that have uniqueness and that have history in this community.”

Somebody please find me a young person that moves into or out of a city because of the uniqueness of the buildings. The commissioners/council/mayoron need to wake the hell up and smell the coffee. This cosmetic bullshit isnt going to keep or attract people!!

Find someone who moved into the city from elsewhere and ask them why they came here. I'd bet 99% of them would say "FOR A JOB".

Something else I found funny"

“We have programs that recycle bottles. We should be able to recycle buildings.”

To recycle a plastic bottle, you clean it, shred it, and melt it down and make something completely different out of it...

Sounds pretty much just exactly what the United way wants to do!!