The city of Emporia has officially opened an application process for residents or others interested in purchasing a part of downtown.
White Memorial Park at 525 Merchant Street, just north of the longtime Emporia Gazette building at 517 Merchant, is surplus city property. Applications are now open until noon Nov. 22. The two-page application includes name and address, contact information, a list of properties currently owned, outstanding code violations or tax delinquencies and project plans.
City Communications Manager Christine Johnson says city officials fielded a request to sell the park, which automatically starts the application process. City Commissioners will eventually decide whether selling or maintaining the property offers a greater community benefit.
Residents can download the application form through the Emporia Kansas City Government Facebook page.
