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Old 07-06-2012, 12:32 PM
 
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PONTIAC — In mythology, the phoenix rises from the ashes.

In reality, Pontiac’s Phoenix Center has a lighted parking lot in its future.

Pontiac Emergency Manager Lou Schimmel told The Oakland Press editorial board Thursday that he has decided to demolish the Phoenix Center amphitheater and parking garage at a cost between $1.6 to $2 million, and turn it into a paid-only parking lot.
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Pontiac to pay nearly $2 million to demolish Phoenix Center, convert it to parking lot WITH VIDEO - theoaklandpress.com

While I do agree with the (long overdue) demo of the Phoenix Center, I was under the assumption that the land after it was torn down would be available for development. How is a parking lot better than a concrete parking garage?

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Old 07-06-2012, 12:44 PM
 
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Q: How is a parking lot better than a concrete parking garage?

A: Schimmel estimates that demolishing the Phoenix Center will save the city $8.1 million in repairs and upkeep over 10 years, and will save $160,000 a year in insurance.

If you ever go to www.bog.wayne.edu and read the minutes of the meetings-you'd be amazed how many millions go into repairing parking garages each year that perpetually look like crap.
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