[Weirton] Downtown news

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Redevelopment Authority moves forward with plans

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1. The Weirton Redevelopment Authority Thursday agreed Thursday to ask the Weirton City Council that the northern downtown business area be designated a

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Redevelopment Authority approves southern district

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1. The redevelopment of the southern district was approved. This includes curb and sidewalk reconstruction, street planters for trees and flora, new signage, and power line relocation.

2. It is currently being discussed for the northern district and for the area of Penco Road.

Article information: "Redevelopment Authority approves southern district, By GIOVANNI P. ROSSI, Weirton Daily Times, Wednesday, May 02, 2007"

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Authority ponders possible projects

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1. The Weirton Redevelopment Authority is working on a proposal to create a northern redevelopment district in the city; it also discussed the possibility of new development projects. The district planned includes land from Virginia Avenue to St. Johns Road, and includes the Weirton Steel property, sections of Brown's Island, and the avenues along County Road.

2. The authority is also seeking ways to beautify the downtown Weirton area. It may include the planting of trees along Main Street.

Article information: "Authority ponders possible projects, By GIOVANNI P. ROSSI, Weirton Daily Times, June 07, 2007"

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Authority accepts Cove School

By GIOVANNI P. ROSSI, Weirton Daily Times, July 11, 2007

The Weirton Redevelopment Authority met on Tuesday (July 10) to discuss its acceptance of Cove School. The city turned over the school's deed to the Authority for its consideration and marketing; if the Authority were to accept, the school could be targeted for redevelopment. In addition, the Authority was notified that an application to demolish the school was denied and could be reapplied for in October. The previous city council added $50,000 to the department funds to be used for match money for the demolition grant. The money would have been used for asbestos abatement.