Mayoral candidates on Smithfield and the future of downtown

Simplified: The announcement that Smithfield is moving out of downtown Sioux Falls is one of the most significant changes to the city in recent history. It also opens up more than 100 acres for redevelopment in the city’s core. Sioux Falls Simplified asked all mayoral candidates how they plan to lead the city through the next steps in planning for the future of that space.

Here’s what we asked:

What’s your vision for the future “Sanford District” and of downtown overall after Smithfield moves out, and, perhaps more importantly, how do you plan to approach decision-making for what goes in that site?

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