If the buildings are going to sit vacant and not be kept up, then tear them down and let someone put something up that would be beneficial to the city. And for the guy that is trying to restore the old federal building and Lucky's, he needs to finish what he starts and quit stripping these buildings of their history. He will start the renovation then not be able to finish them. Buildings that have true historical significance should be saved and there are probably grants available to help out. It's a shame to see the high rise complex bordered by Bridge, Central and Malvern sitting in such a sad state of repair.
Restoration seems to be going on now for several years but the building is an eyesore.
The same holds true for the old Baptist Hotel on Malvern. I hope something can be done. Responses about Dickey voting for his salary increase and against raising the minimum wage still keep pouring in. 40 years of deficits. Anyone that would like to have a real person representing them in Washington should vote for Mike Ross.