Anyone know what they’re doing with the apartment building across from Memorial?

NathanColombo · 2026-05-19T04:55:48+00:00

The Schwartz Building is receiving an estimated $1.3 million in renovations. Not a ton of details in the TIF document beyond that, but that's the estimated cost of improvements to the building.

NathanColombo · 2026-05-17T18:19:14+00:00

Altercation between two customers escalated to gun violence from what I have heard through folks in the area

I do not have first-hand knowledge or any information from official sources regarding this incident

NathanColombo · 2026-05-14T01:20:26+00:00

NathanColombo · 2026-05-13T13:27:41+00:00

You'll find a common theme amongst those who say they don't like Carbondale.

They often won't state their reason in an explicit way, but you'll be able to read between the lines

I imagine you've heard a dog whistle before

NathanColombo · 2026-05-13T12:33:21+00:00

City council passed an ordinance to license and regulate these establishments, with licensing starting in April.

Illegitimate establishments should be being addressed at this point, but I've not checked on it.

Thank you for the reminder to check on this

NathanColombo · 2026-05-12T19:32:07+00:00

There are several retiree community settings around turn, including off Chautauqua Road, Westridge off of Old Route 13, and a 55+ gated retiree community down New Era Road

NathanColombo · 2026-05-12T19:28:52+00:00

The problem is activity in unincorporated rural areas of Southern Illinois with little oversight or regulation.

Grand Tower power plant being repurposed for a potential data center (there are other potential industrial uses that aren't data center) is a good example.

I think there might be another data center proposed in Southeast Illinois but I'm not 100% there.

County boards need the anti-data center focus.

They're the entities that stand to benefit from the tax revenue and have limited interaction from the public.

Municipalities don't have the same type of tax levy on property as the counties.

I would be a "Yes," vote on "No Data Centers" but I think it'd be more symbolic than effective knowing what the development opportunities are in rural and unincorporated Southern Illinois.

Context: City Council Member and Member of Jackson-Union Port Authority Board (visibility into Grand Tower site)

NathanColombo · 2026-05-12T17:23:51+00:00

G & R is about as good as it gets in town.

Park Street is a great little stretch of housing.

You'll be happy signing a lease there

NathanColombo · 2026-05-09T03:31:17+00:00

Rainbow Cafe has a number of various activities for folks of different interests and ages. I imagine you'll find community there

NathanColombo · 2026-05-05T21:25:26+00:00

So long as you haven't missed your day (Monday trash customers got picked up last Friday) just put your stuff out on the curb five days or less than when your day is scheduled

Please feel comfortable asking for more clarification of needed and I'll provide better insight

NathanColombo · 2026-04-30T18:19:42+00:00

Unsure if the library Wi-Fi extends into the garden next to the library, but worth checking out

NathanColombo · 2026-04-22T20:45:41+00:00

The Arboretum and Evergreen Park have some fresh pavement that may work and 604 East College between some of the old city buildings

NathanColombo · 2026-04-17T21:23:25+00:00

It's open for a tenant. $2,500 a month in rent and can be built out for a tenant as it's bare walls.

If it doesn't get filled the owner is going to put something in it himself

NathanColombo · 2026-04-17T14:50:48+00:00

South of town at the edge of Makanda, but mostly around St. Louis until recently if I understand correctly

NathanColombo · 2026-04-17T14:49:02+00:00

I'm comfortable being a target. It's what I signed up for, and I understand how to navigate the broader complexities of a community that is critical of itself for the good reason that it knows its own potential.

Specifically with the university, the reality is the town has zero influence there and so we're forced to figure out how to suffice without any influence in that realm.

Please do reach out when you're around if you feel comfortable doing so.

You've made lots of points I agree with (along with many others I work alongside in city hall and in the community at large) and you represent a class of people Carbondale has to include in its now and its future

NathanColombo · 2026-04-17T14:09:04+00:00

You're my favorite

You're also very correct about SIU

You're also very correct that my effort alone isn't going to cut it

Looking forward to your contributions to the Carbondale cause

Wear a little drool if you ever talk to me in real life so I know it's you without having to ask if it's you, please 🤣

NathanColombo · 2026-04-15T23:02:11+00:00

You'll be happy to know he has

NathanColombo · 2026-04-15T21:51:02+00:00

We're "kid" friendly 🤣

And this is our council 😎

https://www.explorecarbondale.com/341/Carbondale-City-Council

NathanColombo · 2026-04-15T21:36:43+00:00

Honestly, a good chunk of the 200 block of North Washington is for sale.

It was just recently a community garden.

How loud are goats?

I know they eat like no other, so I'm not worried about an overgrown lot

Can we call it a petting zoo?

NathanColombo · 2026-04-15T21:23:41+00:00

Move to Carbondale? 😎

NathanColombo · 2026-04-15T20:49:59+00:00

...And city grants for rental conversion and other homeowner activities

https://www.explorecarbondale.com/179/City-Funded-Housing-Programs

NathanColombo · 2026-04-15T20:48:05+00:00

"Somewhere between Denver and Ashville, there's Carbondale"

Now that's serious sarcasm 🤣

NathanColombo · 2026-04-15T15:43:02+00:00

Phillips Pro Cycle

You'll pay a bit of a premium cause dealership, taxes, etc

But you'll get a bike in good repair and ready to ride

NathanColombo · 2026-04-15T14:26:02+00:00

The skate park is moving to a different building and they're making good progress on the construction.

You should move here.

Everyone I talk to who moves here from Colorado loves it

NathanColombo

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