Suburban Wasteland

Source:  Google Streetview, abandoned Safeway at Buckley & Mexico

I've mentioned this earlier in my article on Abandoned Supermarkets, but it is worth mentioned again with a picture.  This was in a good suburban neighborhood and it may herald its decline.

Quote: “I know what a vacant, dilapidated building will do to a neighborhood.  It’s not good for the housing market in the area, it invites crime and it’s an eyesore — the first thing people see … is that boarded up gas station. It’s awful and we can’t let it continue.” --Denver Post article about the abandoned Safeway

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Update 3/31/2017:
A new Safeway opened up near Buckley & Mississippi, at the site of an old Albertson's (1200 S Buckley Road).  This is just about 5 blocks to the north, and is a much better location.  So at least there is a Safeway in the area.  But that doesn't help the neighbors near the old abandoned building.