Kara Carlson

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Concerns voiced after Circles building was partially demolished

The Historic Preservation Commission and the community discussed ways to help prevent unwanted demolitions of historic buildings.

Update: Developer seeks tax break amid outrage over demolition on Circles building

Empire Group LLC began the partial demolition of the building on Friday. The city has ceased negotiations with Empire about the use of a tax break.

Preservationists push against using affordable housing for Circle Records building tax break

Worries mount that affordable housing will be used as tax break leverage. The developer says it will cut rents on 5 percent of units for the incentive

Developer: Tax break required for Circle Records and Tapes building preservation

The developer has said full demolition is likely if city doesn't provide property tax incentive. Community leaders have disagreed on next steps so far.

MonOrchid multimedia series kicks off with visual art in ‘Daydreaming at Night’

Brandon Greer turned his passion into covering art shows into producing one with his Square 1 series, beginning with Thursday's "Daydreaming at Night."

Historic preservationists express concern for plans for Circles Records and Tapes

New owners released conceptual plans for Circles Records and Tapes that preservationists felt did not maintain the historic elements of the building.