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Saturday, 04 September 2010 06:37
The majority were clearly in favor of saving the arena and showed this loud and clear by the clapping and vocal responses to the speakers. Before criticizing the turnout, you might remember that this meeting was held at 10:30 in the morning of a workday. Not one of the supporters was paid to be there.
On the flip side, everyone on the pro-demolition side spoke on behalf of their company or organization. Architects, developers and builders seeking contracts blatantly pandered to the SEA board, spoke for three minutes and left the building.
If the arena is demolished, it will be because political connections, back-room deals and irresponsible media win the day over vision for a world-class 21st-century Pittsburgh. Skeptical? See how bolder cities than ours are doing it. Go to www.reusetheigloo.org and click the Portland button.
CONNIE CANTOR
Shadyside
The writer is a member of Reuse the Igloo.
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written by supergenius, September 04, 2010 - 01:02 PM
the igloo will not be reused because there is a better use for the space. what will it be reused for? how long will this take? will it be profitable and stable as a business or service? you people are just insane. i'd rather see new business surrounding the new arena than the old arena sitting unused taking up space for years and years while you all have a ******* contest. bars, restaurants, other commercial and residential re-development makes sense. "saving" the igloo does not.
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written by LeBro, September 04, 2010 - 07:47 PM
Supergenius - you are a diisgusting, foul mouthed brat!
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written by avigilantone, September 04, 2010 - 11:17 PM
Supergenious,
You seemed to have hijacked Connie’s post. The crux of the post was meeting attendance, a majority for preservation and those that favored demolition were there seeking government contracts.
Unfortunately, the Igloo will likely be razed because of corrupt politics, not that there isn’t a use for it.
What will it be reused for?
How about getting off of your lazy gluteus maximus and read responses to the “Effects Report” ???
It is known, but not publicized that the new Consol Energy Center does not have enough parking. They will be dependent on the parking at the Civic Arena. That money alone could be used to support the Civic Arena that has a better competitive edge, a $9.3 million debt vs $450 million debt of the Consol Energy Center. I would say there is a big difference in overhead.
Your ignorance is showing, thinking new business will happen in the near future. And at what cost? Care to mention how much tax dollars will be used for redevelopment vs preservation?
Based on your assertion, we will have more office space that Pittsburgh can not support. Much of the office space that was filled on the North Shore came from downtown businesses migrating across the river. Left in their wake was empty offices. Is that what you call growth and new business?
I really don’t care what you think. And I don’t care what anyone thinks about my suggestions I have made to the “Effects Report” on the SEA website.
Bottom line, this is taxpayer owned and the decision should be made on preservation or redevelopment by the taxpayers via a ballot on November 2nd.
Got a problem with that?
Gary J. English
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