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the_honeyman t1_itr1oxi wrote

Reply to comment by Cold417 in Vote NO on Question #1 by [deleted]

And the argument that the main problem with this proposal is the corporate nature of it rings hollow when corporate development is perfectly fine in the low income areas.

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Cold417 t1_itr26in wrote

Did that low income neighborhood put up a fight?

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the_honeyman t1_itr355x wrote

As much as it could have without having the money to do so. Didn't you see the Facebook groups?

Tongue in cheek aside, yes, there were people upset by the development downtown. Turning affordable housing into expensive apartment complexes. My point is, people only really care about that stuff when it's threatening their own back yard. Which is why wealthy neighborhoods stay wealthy, single family, and car-centric, and low income neighborhoods become expensive corporate housing hellholes.

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Low_Tourist t1_itrvczt wrote

You know this is happening on C Street right now, right? The city is allowing new buildings with mixed use retail/apartments to be built in the historic district. Think those will be affordable? Highly doubt it.

When this passes - because it will, if not this go round, at another time - it just sets precedent and makes it easier for the rest of the neighborhoods' wishes to be ignored.

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the_honeyman t1_itrwufv wrote

I'm glad it's happening on C Street. That wasn't really affordable housing up there anyway, unless you're talking about them ripping into the neighborhoods around C Street.

This town is so weird. "There's nothing to do/that part is run down, but God forbid anybody put money into developing the town."

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flexpercep t1_itserqe wrote

This comment right here turned me from undecided to a yes vote! Congratulations you’re out here winning hearts and minds.

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Cold417 t1_itsi2d0 wrote

Good for you? Now you can move on to bigger and better mental challenges.

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robzilla71173 t1_itv7d6m wrote

We did, yes. Btw, this and the other thread have both inspired me to vote yes. So has the 'No' sign on the commercial property that's encroaching on my neighborhood. Seems it's owned by someone from down there in Galloway. (aka Karentown)

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Cold417 t1_itv8ajn wrote

I don't know why you people keep telling me how you intend to vote. Maybe it makes you feel warm & fuzzy? :p

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robzilla71173 t1_itv8uj5 wrote

I don't know why you keep downvoting our comments, does it make you feel warm and fuzzy?

We tell you because we're hoping you'll make less dickish comments if you realize that you're driving people away from your cause. It's a courtesy.

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Cold417 t1_itvero7 wrote

It's not my cause. Have you seen me asking anyone to vote in a particular manner or sharing links to any content? Jog on.

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robzilla71173 t1_itvjx5a wrote

If it's something you're unconcerned about, why are you hassling these people about it? It's a nice day, go play outside.

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Cold417 t1_itvmwon wrote

You should concern yourself less with what I do and how people online award points.

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