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Tempe approves purchase of 520 and 526 South Mill Avenue; city cites historic-preservation goals
Summary
The council authorized purchase of two downtown properties at 520 and 526 South Mill Avenue to preserve historic spaces and support local small businesses; a public commenter asked whether live-music tenant Dark Star would remain and staff said lease outcomes are uncertain.
The Tempe City Council authorized the city manager to execute a purchase-and-sale agreement to acquire two downtown properties at 520 and 526 South Mill Avenue, saying the acquisitions are intended to preserve historic buildings and support opportunities for local small businesses.
Finn Howe, a Tempe resident, asked whether the sites would…
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