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Originally Posted by untitledreality
Statements like this are why people are scared of the word density.
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Sorry; I wasnt sure how to describe what could go there. It doesnt have to be high-rises but I would love to see that parking lot go away entirely. I have a vision for that entire parcel of land:
-Demolish the existing kmart and Jewel;
-Mid-rises along Ashland that are about the same height as what is across the street (first floor retail new Jewel with residences above);
-Side-street residential that runs along Blackhawk from Ashland to Paulina;
-A street that cut thru the plot of land, named Potomac (I believe Potomac ran thru there at one time, decades ago) with residences (apartments and condos), helping to restore the street grid;
-A corner building that hugs the corner of Milwaukee and Paulina, with first-floor retail (possibly an alternative new Jewel that replaces the existing one that would get demolished as opposed to putting it on Ashland);
-A diagonal "alley" that runs from Ashland where the curb-cut is at the Dunkin Donuts, that functions as a public gathering space like you see in Europe with tables etc.