The site of the old Medical Center Clinic building near downtown Pensacola has a new owner, but it may not yield the kind of redevelopment opportunity neighbors had envisioned.
Redevelopment of 1750 N. Palafox has been a challenge. It has been eyed as a spot to add to the housing or rental market stock in the area, but plans have fallen through. A strong mix of retail, commercial and housing is seen by urban planners as a key component of a vital downtown and an asset to the quality of life in a community.
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority now owns it; the utility’s board unanimously approved the purchase at their Nov. 19 meeting for $637,500.