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i go out there fairly often - it's the closest in my parents will come, and the furthest out i'm willing to go [oh calm down - this is the internet; we snark]. i don't see much in the way of changes. sure, they built that parking garage and the medical center and a few low-rise garden-style condos. ok, yes, russellville is coming along pretty well. but russellville, while positive, doesn't to me seem to really represent the district.

the "empty" fields i was talking about are south of that little shopping center, east of 97th - across from the new main st max station. maybe they're used for something (a school playground? not sure), but they certainly look like they could be put to better use. imagine getting off the train at the main st station and looking around - you've got a bit of a hike to get to anything.