Instead of having to drive to Olathe, Shawnee or Lawrence for lumber, plumbing parts, drills or paint, we could have a hardware store for home improvement goods, tools, paint, etc. If it is a...
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Instead of having to drive to Olathe, Shawnee or Lawrence for lumber, plumbing parts, drills or paint, we could have a hardware store for home improvement goods, tools, paint, etc. If it is a municipal enterprise, then you fulfill an unmet demand, and probably keep or bring people in town and they might grab a bite to eat while here and you create an additional source of revenue.
Between having great schools, a grocery store and (hopefully fiber internet soon) you would add a hardware store to the amenity list making living in the city limits more desirable.
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Nov 8, 2019 by
Bill Holzhueter (7 points)
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Instead of having to drive to Olathe, Shawnee or Lawrence for lumber, plumbing parts, drills or paint, we could have a hardware store for home improvement goods, tools, paint, etc. If it is a municipal enterprise, then you fulfill an unmet demand, and probably keep or bring people in town and they might grab a bite to eat while here and you create an additional source of revenue.
Between having great schools, a grocery store and (hopefully fiber internet soon) you would add a hardware store to the amenity list making living in the city limits more desirable.
I think the city should work with developers that want to build more single family homes. This will attract families to De Soto and keep the "home town" feel of our town. I don't think building...
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I think the city should work with developers that want to build more single family homes. This will attract families to De Soto and keep the "home town" feel of our town. I don't think building apartments or duplexes will keep our town quite and safe. De Soto should remain a place for families to raise their kids and people to retire in a safe and quite environment.
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May 29, 2023 by
Jim Cameron (14 points)
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I think the city should work with developers that want to build more single family homes. This will attract families to De Soto and keep the "home town" feel of our town. I don't think building apartments or duplexes will keep our town quite and safe. De Soto should remain a place for families to raise their kids and people to retire in a safe and quite environment.
