Real Estate
Historic Sears Building In Riverside Up For Demolition To Make Way For Apartment Buildings And Townhomes
Even though it has sat vacant for years, people are unsure that the property's best use is what the city is moving forward with.
October 16, 2024
The massive Sears department store that was once a staple of Riverside is set for demolition, sparking some debate amongst residents who say the planned use for the property isn't as simple as city leaders say.
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It's been boarded up since 2019, but before that it was a go-to spot for people who needed to get their shopping fix or appliances repaired for nearly 60 years.
The current plan in place is to turn the massive property, located at the corner of Arlington Avenue and Streeter Avenue, into a mixed-use development. That means the city is looking into building nearly 400 apartments, a grocery store, retail stores and restaurants. It was approved by Riverside City Council weeks ago, and since then has incited some debate amongst community members.
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