The 16th and Meridian area is gradually improving. They tore down the burned IHOP building and started construction on a new CVS. I'm assuming this will be in place of the CVS on 17th and Illinois... cuz it would seem a little silly to have two that close. But at least that area is doing better. Just a few years ago it was a complete mess of disheveled buildings, crack dealers, and basic ugliness. Now, Herron Arts is expanding and quality businesses are going up. Now I just hope somebody does something with that huge apartment complex. Didn't somebody buy that like a year ago and have a biggo plan for renovation? I remember reading it in IBJ.