Empty Buildings

The Widespread Issue Of Empty Storefronts And What Decatur Is Doing About It

Back in the '90s, we saw a proliferation of strip malls and commercial storefronts across the U.S. But today, as thousands of retailers have closed their doors, cities and towns are grappling with what to do with all the empty buildings. We look at how Decatur is handling this, and hear about how other states have tackled the problem.

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The 21st—Thursday, December 12, 2019

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