Windsor building eyes revived uses as hotel or mixed redevelopment
Treanor's 2004 report found renovating the Windsor into offices unfeasible due to rent and demographics, proposing retail on the first floor, Stevens Suite restoration, historic atrium, and hotel rooms on upper floors. Harness and Downtown Vision push for hotel potential while preserving history. officials cite parking, utilities, and public support as keys to redeveloping downtown’s landmark.
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Windsor
Treanor
Stevens
Harness
Downtown Vision
Beverly Schmitz Glass
Glass
Preservation Alliance
Matt Allen
Alliance
Allen
State faces lean budgets as higher ed weighs cuts
Governor Sebelius seeks 1 to 2 percent trims across agencies with university planning required. Regents outline 72.9 million in reductions for this year and 2010, largely from state universities. KU and other leaders warn cuts could threaten services and tuition, while community colleges face 2 to 5 percent targets and potential vacancy freezes. Authorities urge careful planning to preserve student access amid declining state revenues.
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State Board of Regents
Board
Board of Regents
Donna Shank
Liberal
Shank
Lynn Bretz
Sebelius
Bretz
Board of
Fort Hays State University
Edward Hammond
Hammond
Technical Colleges
Richard Burke
Dodge City Community College
Burke
Anniversary marks ADA progress in Garden City curb cuts
Horton from the Center for Independent Living notes 18 years after the ADA signing that many barriers remain on public and private property. He urges area businesses to improve access, warns poor access hurts business, and cites unsafe ramp placements. Other advocates discuss employment challenges and the need for equal treatment.
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Garden City
Horton
Reynolds
Center For Independent Living
Dan Nelson
Mark Hoffine
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