Synopsis:

With the recent closure of a meatpacking plant in Sioux City, state and local officials are moving fast on potential adaptive reuse measures. Although they are also considering tearing down the structure to redevelop the land, the plant could be reused. The concern lies in the fact that it’s a dominant structure within a prime location. It’s currently considered out-of-date for its present use. While a new concept for the land could take years to develop as well as finance, the city and state should consider adapting the building (with cheap, temporary methods) that could open it up to light industry or office space. Doing so would allow the building to continue to be an active part of the neighborhood and city as well as keep the economic engine running.