BLAIR, Neb. (KMTV) — Blair city officials give developer 10 days to resume work on stalled downtown project or face consequences including removal of equipment.
- The project, called “The Lofts at 1600,” was intended to transform a former restaurant space into a mixed-use building with a restaurant and housing units above.
- If the developer doesn’t resume work, the city’s potential actions include removing equipment from the property, declaring the building unsafe, and covering all openings to stop further deterioration.
- The stalled project has become a source of frustration for community members who had hoped to see the historic downtown area revitalized.
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A downtown Blair development project has been stalled for six months, prompting city officials to issue an ultimatum to the developer.
The project, called “The Lofts at 1600,” was intended to transform a former restaurant space into a mixed-use building with a restaurant and housing units above. Construction stopped in April, leaving the building in an unfinished state at 16th and Washington streets…