[RP TownTalk] (no subject)

[Fred Holcomb]

I'm fairly new around here, but neither of these ideas (Dunkin Donuts and
convenience store) sound very progressive to me nor in line with the
character of the current Arts District.  I live only a few blocks from
Jey's property and would love to see something there that I could walk over
to on a nice Saturday afternoon or evening with my wife and dog.  A nice
set of shops or a restaurant/cafe.  If not that, then *something* that
would advance the walkable aspects of the Arts District and Route 1
corridor would suffice.

However, I can tell you that I probably will not be visiting a Dunkin
Donuts anytime soon as I personally don't care for nor need donuts in my
diet. With a convenience store, I won't be setting foot inside, again I
have no need of beef jerky or cigarettes. I do have a car so I can't rule
out a gas purchase once in a while, but I already pass many stations on my
typical travel routes.

Additionally, it seems unlikely a Dunkin Donuts or convenience store will
add any visual appeal to the area. So, for me, it's a lose-lose. Those two
options also seem like a lose-lose to Riverdale Park. And, finally, both of
those options don't seem like great money makers -- at least when it comes
to my wallet.

I hope Jey will rethink his current plans and take another look at the
trajectory of Riverdale Park and the Route 1 corridor not only 2 years from
now, but 20 years from now and the role that he can play in shaping that
vision.

Regards,
Fred

On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 7:02 PM, Jonathan W. Ebbeler <
jebbeler at efusionconsulting.com> wrote:

> @Sarah
>
> Jey did not present at M-U-TC this week.  He was supposed to come back to
> the committee with a set of requested documents but the committee did not
> received anything and Jey did not request to come before us in March.
>
> I did attend an RPBA meeting Wednesday in which he was there with his
> attorney and reported that he is no longer pursuing a Dunkin Donuts but
> wants to put in a convenience store instead. It was reported that he has
> renderings but they have not been provided.
>
> The M-U-TC meeting was for Douglas Development. They needed committee
> approval for their proposed screening of their high pressure gas line being
> brought into the building as they continue to prep the site for full
> utilities in advance of tenant build-outs
>
> Jonathan
>
> Jonathan W. Ebbeler
> Chair,Economic Development Committee
> CM- Ward 1
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