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April 1990, Page 8 parking garage, while the south end could be developed as a mini -mall, light manufacturing, or a combination thereof, similar to the Old Bag Factory in Goshen, IN. Mr. Jenson suggests that if the South Shore ran to Union Station, people could park in the northern part of the Transwestern Building. A skywalk could be built to accommodate those persons working in the Administration Building across Bronson Street. Mr. Jenson also proposed that the windows be replaced with Lexan (a type of plastic), utilizing the persons at the Hope Mission, and other persons seeking temporary employment, for labor. Mr. Newburn and Mr. Jenson engaged in a discussion of the pros and cons of bringing the South Shore into Union Station versus the current proposal of taking it to the airport. Wayne Werts agreed with Mr. Jenson's proposal of utilizing the Transwestern building, stating that the value would be greater in utilizing the structure than in tearing it down. The location is easy to find and convenient for a multitude of activities. • Ms. Kolata pointed out that most buildings being built • today are 20,000 to 30,000 square feet. When Mrs. Sporleder asked if anyone had even expressed an interest in the land, -Ms. Kolata stated that no has specifically requested that site, but they are looking for land in general, as close to downtown as possible. Mr. Oxian pointed out that if the city removes the houses, the Avanti Building, and the Police Credit Union building, they would create eight acres of developable land. If they postponed the third area of the plan (the Transwestern Building), the development of the eight acres might give the city an idea of how many people are interested in this area and would help in the promotion of the Transwestern Building and land through the rejuvination of the rest of the neighborhood. Ms. Kolata pointed out that she believed the area south of Sample Street would develop independently, regardless of the development, or lack thereof, of the area to the north. Mr. Johnson asked why the EPA would not be called to check the Studebaker Corridor area for contamination, • March 19, 1990, page 4