When will the Southeast Missouri State University Technology Village become reality?
I think we’re going to be looking at the next three to four years. The economy will have to turn around. That’s going to take an attitude change where people feel more comfortable so investors will come in and the university will [continue] development. With their funding situation it may take a while. Q: What areas do you see growing the most in the future in Cape Girardeau and Jackson? A: The landowners around the interchange areas are poised for development for whenever the housing market changes. That’s a tremendous situation in the local economy. You talk to people here and they’ll say we’re affected to some degree. People have to rethink how they expect development and growth to occur. It will take a while before people are willing and able to go out and invest. Jackson will grow down Highway 25, toward Gordonville. With the new expanded four-lane of Highways 34 and 72, you’ll see growth near Millersville. For Cape it will be the north side. Both cities are working on their infra
