While the City of New Castle has site control over most of the former Shenango China property, the city can acquire the property outright for only a couple thousand dollars.
The Sept. 4 agreement approved by New Castle City Council gives the city access to 30 acres of the 34.34-acre property at 301 Glass St., which is owned by Canadian developer David Choi, 76, and his Realties USA Inc.
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