tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572205562498024454.post1969720335361536128..comments2024-02-12T23:56:11.051-05:00Comments on Daytonology: Finishing Fifth StreetJeffereyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01294969786619943530noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572205562498024454.post-24763719657751388882008-02-18T12:00:00.000-05:002008-02-18T12:00:00.000-05:00In Boston during the eighties we witnessed the 'ge...In Boston during the eighties we witnessed the 'gentrification' of blighted areas one by one. Concentration was placed on one block at a time with street improvements and facade grants. The buildings, (many vacant) were slowly bought up, rehabbed and occupied with mostly residential and corner retail. As each block became well on its way to be self sustaining the city would begin on the next one. Over time this area SE of the Hancock Tower became the destination for young professionals. One did have to be careful not to stray too far south of the zone because the negative elements of blight and crime were seemingly right around the next corner. The gradual effort has paid off over time and a broad area has gentrified.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309205748663075042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572205562498024454.post-10864476631384650142008-02-18T09:17:00.000-05:002008-02-18T09:17:00.000-05:00If we want this to be a true arts district with re...If we want this to be a true arts district with respectability and tourist money, the porn shops have got to go. I'm sorry, but they are an absolute blight on the street and make it seem far less respectable and unsafe than it really is. I do NOT dispute their right to exist, but if you are truly looking to zone an area as an "arts district," you need to decide what "arts" you're going for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572205562498024454.post-79743821577809874802008-02-17T23:27:00.000-05:002008-02-17T23:27:00.000-05:00"Finishing" is the perfect way to say it. A lot o..."Finishing" is the perfect way to say it. A lot of the issues David mentioned are revolve around communication, whether between business and residents, residents and the city, or the city and business. This sort of public/private partnership with the $$$ to back it up is the only way Oregon will completely fill the niche that it is perfect for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572205562498024454.post-934377017564638972008-02-17T20:44:00.000-05:002008-02-17T20:44:00.000-05:00Jeffrey,The gem of the block- the old morris furni...Jeffrey,<BR/>The gem of the block- the old morris furniture building- can't be occupied under current building codes- you need parking- can't have parking unless you tear something down- can't tear it down- because it's historic- so instead- the building rots.<BR/>The residents resisted any new liquor permits. They fought Pacchia,they fought a hip little organic vegetarian place called "What you eat" which finally got a permit- and then sold it to "The Blue Moon"- they fought Thai 9- and they fought the Fifth Street Wine and deli.<BR/>The porn places- are all afraid to do anything to the outsides- since the historic zoning ordinances give the city the ability to screw with them- so they leave it alone. They're still smarting from Capizzi's law taking the doors off the booths.<BR/>They don't want the headaches. Same goes for the pawn shops.<BR/>The EPA takes up the huge old dance hall- and is a total waste of a great space.<BR/>It all comes down to parking, zoning, and unhappy residents-<BR/>solve those- and we'll finally have the entertainment district we should have-<BR/>Kudo's to Mike and Mike for trying with the arts thing- but arts don't usually bring tons of cash- so, we'll see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com