United Way

United Way files application for demolition TOLEDO, Ohio – United Way of Greater Toledo is moving forward with its plan to bring its operating expenses down by constructing a new building and demolishing its previous one. D&R Demolition & Removal filed an application today on United Way’s behalf with the City of Toledo for demolition of its vacant building located at One Stranahan Square in downtown Toledo. Rudolph/Libbe will be overseeing the demolition and Midwest Environmental Control, Inc. will be performing abatement.

The United Way of Greater Toledo is moving forward with its project to build a new, smaller home on its downtown site.

The agency submitted its site plans yesterday to the city's plan commission.

Mayor Carty Finkbeiner fills in Troy about his tour of the United Way Building, and explains why he wants to save the historic building from the wrecking ball.

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Finkbeiner Interview

What is he afraid of?
From Toledo Free Press:

Local media were denied access to a tour of the United Way headquarters this afternoon after Mayor Carty Finkbeiner refused to walk through the building if members of the press accompanied him.

Lucas County Commissioner Ben Konop, talks to Troy about his tour of the United Way building with Toledo architect, Paul Sullivan.

Ben Konop Interview Part 1

Broke first on the Troy Neff Show, Lucas County Commissioner Ben Konop wants to move the Jobs and Family Services operation into the United Way Building.

Ben Konop Breaking News

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