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Residents urge faster removal of boarded-up Parkview Nursing Home; city says asbestos survey, bids underway
Summary
Neighborhood residents told the Waterloo City Council the vacant Parkview Nursing Home is an eyesore and safety hazard. City staff said an asbestos survey is complete, bids are out, and demolition is targeted for October–November using local funds if grant timing is slow.
Several residents asked the Waterloo City Council on non‑agenda public comment that the city accelerate demolition of the long‑vacant Parkview Nursing Home at 310 Upland Avenue, saying people have been breaking into the building and neighbors worry about safety.
"We have kids in the neighborhood that were kind of concerned with their safety," said Steve (2317 Pelican Road). Susan Trower (2325 Pelican Road) told the council the boarded‑up windows and broken glass make the site an "eyesore" and said she believes money has been set…
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