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By michael j hayes

January 24, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

I think the purchase of the Mercy property is an excellent opportunity, provided wittenberg makes the right choices in using the expanded land. First of all, add tasteful, “collegiate gothic residence halls” to the new area, which would elimintate the unsightly Tower and North halls, build a pedestrian walkway to link the new “north campus” to campus central, and build needed parking space for the athletic complex and students.

By paul williams

January 10, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

History repeats itself! Did not the University at one time own all this property? Planning wise, the University should continue to expand to the east, not north.Plus given the phyiscal and political constaints tied to trying to go south or west,if you want to keep it a walkable campus, which is one of its best assets, I would think that there is no other choice. Finally, given the conditions in that area, I would think that there should be some redevelopment monies available to assist.

By you

January 10, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this

are they scared to put light in so we can’t see how dirty the hospital readly is…..

By me

January 10, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this

what going to happen to all those people in the nursing home .someone need to buy it and tear down the hospital.because how is everbody subpost to get better.how can you get better when you have to breath mold into your lungs.

By Bob11

January 10, 2008 7:12 AM | Link to this

Great move for the city and the college!

By jamestown grim

January 10, 2008 7:09 AM | Link to this

I think it will be fantastic if the hospital property is bought by Wittenberg! I was worried about it becoming an eyesore. Out of curiousity, does anyone know what would happen to St. Johns?