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Updates on Uptown sites: Pick 'n Save sale, precast collapse, McKinley demolition and potential green space
Summary
City staff updated the Kenosha Redevelopment Authority on multiple Uptown sites, including an imminent sale of the former Pick 'n Save for conversion to a charter high school, a failed precast plank that prompted demolition planning, demolition plans for two McKinley School sites and discussion of future green space.
City staff and administrators provided a multi-part update on Uptown properties and redevelopment opportunities during the Oct. 21 meeting.
Staff reported the sale of the former Pick 'n Save store site is expected to close imminently and the buyer is planning to convert the store building for KTech High School (described in the meeting as a charter high school). Staff said the school department has approved plans and the contractor is prepared to begin work.
Immediately east of the former store, an existing concrete slab and unused foundation (once intended to support two sister buildings) experienced a precast plank failure. Staff said one precast plank fell and the city placed orange construction fencing and requested…
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