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Originally Posted by trueviking
i dont really see why there is any pressure to demolish the pump house. There are many many empty lots that can be developed before this one has to go. How about the massive parking lots near the ballpark, or the giant one on Bannatyne....there are so many empty spaces to develop, why is this one burning a hole in our pocket.....If we are worried about how waterfront drive looks, why not start with the green garbage can factory next door, or the tin shed with the floor hockey rink in it?....
I say board it up and save it for the next generation...hopefully the economics will change one day....once its gone its gone...what's the rush.
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Well, I see you have now taken the position I took (practically verbatim) at City Hall during the opposition to the project in January when it's passing and appeal period was fast tracked during a snow storm! I'm flattered!
You were quite vocal to drop 24 floors on top of the pumphouse at that time.
There are all kinds of interesting things about to happen in the area.
I was checked into the Mere again for the last three nights and it was great! It has changed everything for the best! There are people from all over the world staying there having a great time in the East Exchange!
This is a huge win for the community that opposed it and the city.
Build two twenty story residential towers next to museum in their parking lot.
Not that would make an impact!
As for your comment about the green building and metal shed I have to disagree.
Walk by during the day when the doors are open, now that's history! Giant machines imported from England and Germany working and pressing tin. That is real business with real employees working on really old machines.
Your tin building again has been there for 5O years. It's an indoor sports facility.
This adds to the fabric of the area. There are hundreds of people still working in these buildings and feeding their children. This area in not about everyone wearing black!