On this design or really any design on Market East I find 2 things hold my attention.
1. Deal with the Crime
2. The old Gimble's Site aka Disney Hole.
If we could stop the crime and looting and market to international business to build something like Liberty Place at 8th and Market then you have a catalyst for the Fashion District to succeed.
I'm not sure if a basketball Arena would work in any case but hey; I haven't watched the NBA since Dr. J; I got turned off by them letting Jordan walk all over the court and the constant hype back then so aside from Iverson and Imbed I struggle to come back to the sport. I'm not sure an Arena will work on the site but confess I have to look into it some more.
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Originally Posted by SEFTA
I've resigned myself to this idea.
With a retail ground floor and a tower attached I find it palatable.
I still think it's not a great idea. I just picture lines and lines of delivery vehicles of all sizes before and after every single event.
I have higher hopes for E Market than a sea of sports bars but it's been a long wait. A more residential component. Arenas are not good neighbors IMHO.
I like the tower design. The arena design is a little casino-esque.
I still prefer this;
but, instead of a mall, it is a part of Jefferson with retail ground floor.
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