
We inspected the development of major topics from the forum over eight years (2012–19) period to study the evolution in motivations and challenges faced by DNM users. The methodology of temporal topic models and sentiment analysis were applied to the ClearNet forum data to explore DNM new drug users’ behavior over time. ClearNet forums facilitate interactions among new and experienced DarkNet users, thus serving as an ideal source for investigation and research.

To fight the illegal drug trade, it is necessary to understand the factors influencing choices made by DNM consumers. A Capital Campaign is underway to fund the project over several phases of improvements.DarkNet markets (DNMs) are flourishing, exploiting cryptocurrencies' pseudo-anonymity feature. Our design team has prepared renovation plans to bring Empire Market to the next level. Other features of the project include small offices spaces for lease, community gardens, and event spaces. The Empire Market has 20-25 vendors each week, all selling items they have made or grown themselves. It is an economic and community centerpiece that strengthens and engages the entire city – a vibrant four-season market where you can find the best of what the Joplin region has to offer: produce, meats, cheeses, wine, beer, crafters, artisans and any number of other vendors, set up in a collection of permanent and rotating stalls.

The Empire Market is a growing food-centric public market that opened April of 2018. garage as the new four-season Empire Market.

Downtown Joplin Alliance has re-purposed this historic building and its attached 11,000 sqft. The primary structure, built in 1907, is located at 4th and Railroad. In December of 2016, the Empire District Electric Company donated to the Downtown Joplin Alliance over 33,000 square feet of buildings on 3.34 acres in the center of Joplin.
