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In 1989, it underwent partial retrofit (demolishing parts of the north/east ends), shifting to a strip-mall format with fewer than two dozen tenants. In 2016, an out-parcel Walmart (183,000 sq ft) opened east of the site. Current tenants are Walmart, Tractor Supply, and a large post office. The site is classified as 'partial' status.", "why": "Opportunity score is 0.0 due to: (1) retrofit already completed (1989), (2) Kane County population shrank -2.8% 2018–23, (3) median rent $1,404 (high for current tenant mix).", "where_it_stands": "No new development planned. Current use is low-density retail (Walmart, Tractor Supply) with no civic use implemented. Nearest peer (Spring Hill Mall, 3.7km) is also partially retrofitted. 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