The shipyards are a superfund site. A lot of the stadium parking lots are as well, lot j included. A park/ parking lot/ outdoor concert site is all they'll ever be. The area around the stadium is getting better. Intuition ale works is there now, that's a good sign. I'm not sure what they're doing with hart bridge ramps, but I think it's going to connect the stadium area with downtown in a more natural and pedestrian friendly way. So while there are obviously difficulties in improving the neighborhood around the stadium, there's reason to hope.

The City should not consider loaning or granting Shad Khan or anyone else money. There is still a desire for new housing near the downtown core. Some four over one developments would fit in real nice. The City just needs to make sure the zoning and infrastructure and demo permits are ready. And those residents would be the foundation for the nightlife to get better. Some of that has already happened. Slower than any of us will like. But it's not going to stop.

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All that said, shade has got to be at the top of the list!

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