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Jan 27 2008, 4:44 PM EST
I have helped in redevelopment in other cities and I have loved the Arcade since I moved here in 2003. I think it would be a shame to lose it for a parking garage-as has been suggested in the past-and I think it is a valuable piece of history and real estate. I am a social work and urban affairs major at WSU and I have read studies and conducted studies about what people want from the downtown area. A major portion of people to be considered are those who are already downtown everyday due to employment. We need to keep them there for lunch time activities and after work activities. Many of the renovated warehouses and buildings into apartments have done extremely well. If the plans for Ballpark Village go through, and they are going to go through...the Arcade will be an asset. The details in the apartments are not seen in anything modern today and add a special element that the competition does not have. The apartments should be used as apartments-but with security features so that regular people cannot access those floors. I think the offices should be used as offices. The idea of using part of the arcade for community events or shows is a great idea! Area schools can showcase their bands or chorales, for example. This has worked in the past in other areas...and it brings families downtown too! I think that "mom and pop" shops should bring back businesses to the arcade too. It is part of the charm that other centers have. If people downtown have the ability to pickup items from the gift shop and bakery and jeweler and their drycleaning, etc...during the workday or shortly thereafter---they will! Also, if there is a delinquent building that is attached or across the street--I do not remember if there is....that should be developed into parking for the Arcade and it's tenants and helps solve the issue of parking. These are just some thoughts that I think would enhance the Arcade and downtown. Oh- Please-NO boutique hotel!!!!
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