Johnston. How the city is turning an eyesore into a crown jewel protecting students. Lawmakers are also discussing a bill that would protect students whove suffered a concussion. Why some Athletic Departments have reservations about it. From who hd iowas High Definition leader. This is the channel 13 news at nine on fox 17 good evening. Im lynn melling. Thank you for joining us tonight. The des moines metro is experiencing rapid growth and bringing new developments along has been targeting an area along merle hay road for years as a destination spot but a vacant lot has been a thorn in its side. Justin surrency explains why city leaders say johnston will wings. To say the old north end diner and attached hotel in johnston have lost their luster is an understatement. You see across the street a thats falling apart, community and an eyesore for our customers to see it across the street. In 2013 a city leaders initiated a new vision for the merle hay road gateway, with advancements such a
Weve got a beautiful new business that weve invested in. But mayor Paula Dierenfield says the buildings, which have been vacant since 2009 are holding the entire city of johnston from its full potential. We really couldnt get people interested in the redevelopment in this area. It was a real impediment for developers to even consider it. It took seven years and lengthy conversations. I believe the Property Owner finally took a look at the condition of the facility and realized it couldnt be rehabilitated. But the city struck a deal with the sites ownership at metro lodging l. C. I think he realized that if he demolished the hotel, it might make it easier for him to sell the property for another use. Demolition that wont force residents to shoulder the load. Demolition is being done by the Property Owner so that is being done at no cost the property tax owners we believe theres a real some sort of a destination retail or Convention Center hotel. Now johnston residents and local business
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