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Originally Posted by Dude  Simple answer: this is a private venture. He already owns the land, and frankly, as a private venture, he has the right to follow his own buisness plan. From an investment standpoint, the PNE doesn't have any appeal. |
Fair enough, Dude. Then people need to recognize this for what it really is: a business investment and not a wonderful act of philanthropy.
If it is a business/development venture, then the city needs to scrutinize this as they would any new development.