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   "why": "Closed 1968, retrofitted 1976 under 'redevelop' strategy. Current use: office. No further details on planning or parcels provided.",
   "where_it_stands": "Within 0.1km of demolished St. James Centre (mall) and 0km of James Clark Technical School. 6 peer sites with similar closure years (1965-1970) and 'redevelop' strategy exist within 25km.",
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    "Current use: office (Scottish Widows HQ)",
    "Adjacent to demolished mall (St. James Centre)"
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    "Same strategy as 6 peers (redevelop)",
    "No parcel/plan details in record",
    "Status: built, no further status updates"
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    "No details on retrofit costs or planning approvals",
    "No data on current occupancy or performance"
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      "same strategy: redevelop"
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      "same strategy: redevelop"
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      "same strategy: redevelop"
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     "name": "Red Hook Grain Terminal",
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      "same strategy: redevelop"
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