Millcreek Township to Begin Demolition on Presque Isle Gateway Improvement Project
Once the buildings are demolished, the township plans to sell the land for commercial and residential development.
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Once the buildings are demolished, the township plans to sell the land for commercial and residential development.
Residents said that the area needs revitalization during a public open house. But some question whether township should be buying properties there.
Residents urge the township not to demolish the Grasshopper shop, which was built as a schoolhouse in the 1860s.
Most told township supervisors that they agree with the vision for the Presque Isle Gateway but many oppose the price the township will pay.
Residents say township should have done more to tell the public of plans to buy West Eighth St. properties for $7.2M before signing on dotted line.