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Nobody said anything about day to day functions. But here's an example: High Point Rd- The once crown jewel area slid into despair while the city focused on other areas. With the addition of attractions at the coliseum the City finally started to pay attention to that area again.
That's just part of the natural evolution of cities; every city has (an) area(s) that used to be "hot" but market trends affect development patterns. Again, just because the city is fine-tuning its approach to economic development doesn't mean it is suddenly incapable of multitasking.
That's just part of the natural evolution of cities; every city has (an) area(s) that used to be "hot" but market trends affect development patterns. Again, just because the city is fine-tuning its approach to economic development doesn't mean it is suddenly incapable of multitasking.
If they were capable of multi-tasking areas described wouldn't happen. It was the same story with downtown.
If they were capable of multi-tasking areas described wouldn't happen. It was the same story with downtown.
Huh???? This happens in EVERY city, even the most well-run cities. Market trends affect development patterns and cities respond in kind. This is 101 level stuff.
Again, the city's strategy for laying the groundwork for economic development has little to nothing to do with fulfilling its basic obligations as a municipality. I honestly don't know how else to spell this out.
that huge 4 or 5 story Bank of America center in northern High Point at the edge of Greensboro was a wasted opportunity. The amount of office space in that building could have easily filled a 20-story plus building in downtown Greensboro.
It's unlikely BOA would be searching for high dollar downtown real estate for operations involving its rank and file employees like a call center. I get your point about having lots of people to make downtowns vibrant, but that's not necessarily going to be the highest priority of the bank as a business decision, particularly one that's not even based in Greensboro.
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Nobody said anything about day to day functions. But here's an example: High Point Rd- The once crown jewel area slid into despair while the city focused on other areas. With the addition of attractions at the coliseum the City finally started to pay attention to that area again.
Yes, High Point Road (now Gate City Boulevard) has seen its ups and downs over the years. One thing going for it is the eclectic mix of international businesses similar to parts of West Market Street. They aren't exactly presented in an appealing way and Greensboro doesn't have the advantage of established neighborhoods that older cities have (i.e. no Little Italy neighborhood, Chinatown neighborhood, etc.), but if that diversity of businesses could somehow be capitalized on, it presents an appealing alternative to the mindlessness of a corridor like West Wendover Avenue, which is where many of the big chain businesses formerly along Gate City Boulevard shifted to in the last couple of decades.
It's unlikely BOA would be searching for high dollar downtown real estate for operations involving its rank and file employees like a call center. I get your point about having lots of people to make downtowns vibrant, but that's not necessarily going to be the highest priority of the bank as a business decision, particularly one that's not even based in Greensboro.
Heck, even BB&T which is based here, puts their call center folks in a four story office building out by the airport. Companies don't traditionally put rank and file employees in downtown office towers, but rather in suburban low/mid-rise buildings.
Greensboro is definitely on the move. Still not growing as fast as Charlotte and Raleigh but you can sense Greensboro is starting to get over the hump and is on the verge of greatness. It's Greensboro's turn to shine. Greensboro is also edging really close to a milestone and that's having a population of 300,000. The 2016 population estimate puts the Gate City at 285,342. In 2010 the population was 269,666. Greensboro gained 16,465 people in 6 years and that was after stricter annexation laws. If the population growth continues at that rate, Greensboro should reach 300,000 around 2022. By that time Greensboro's performing arts center will be two years old. Westin, Aloft and maybe project 561 will be a part of the downtown landscape. Speaking of which if Roy Carroll plays his cards right, he'll buy the rest of the county property project 561 would sit on all the way to Friendly Ave and build something that will compliment project 561 and Aloft. Maybe something that includes entertainment elements like an upscale bowling alley, sports bar and a live music venue.
Huh???? This happens in EVERY city, even the most well-run cities. Market trends affect development patterns and cities respond in kind. This is 101 level stuff.
Again, the city's strategy for laying the groundwork for economic development has little to nothing to do with fulfilling its basic obligations as a municipality. I honestly don't know how else to spell this out.
Yep, and if they kept their eyes open it wouldn't happen or happen to the extent that it costs the money that it does to bring the areas from the brink. You don't get it, nor do I expect you will.
It's unlikely BOA would be searching for high dollar downtown real estate for operations involving its rank and file employees like a call center. I get your point about having lots of people to make downtowns vibrant, but that's not necessarily going to be the highest priority of the bank as a business decision, particularly one that's not even based in Greensboro.
Yes, High Point Road (now Gate City Boulevard) has seen its ups and downs over the years. One thing going for it is the eclectic mix of international businesses similar to parts of West Market Street. They aren't exactly presented in an appealing way and Greensboro doesn't have the advantage of established neighborhoods that older cities have (i.e. no Little Italy neighborhood, Chinatown neighborhood, etc.), but if that diversity of businesses could somehow be capitalized on, it presents an appealing alternative to the mindlessness of a corridor like West Wendover Avenue, which is where many of the big chain businesses formerly along Gate City Boulevard shifted to in the last couple of decades.
I like that description.
IMO, it is due in part to a lack of immigration in the development years. There were many neighborhood stores back in the day, many still exist, but sprawl seemed to be the order of the day back then.
I have an aerial photo from 1930 of downtown. There were many homes downtown then.
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