Dave-O:

I must snap you back to reality! The Big-D's plans might sound good on paper but in all reality they might not be all they're cracked up to be. Seek examples from other projects, such as the downtown St. Maries revitalization project (thought to be a good idea but has caused many, many problems); Harbor Properties with the Schweitzer upgrade (more traffic, not as many jobs as promised) and even a slew of Haga-Corps own, including the Sanders Beach debacle.

Mull this over. Up until you actually met with him you had another opinion (which, from what I gather, is so often found with CDA city government.)

Your Buddy,

Henry (Johnston)
john8958@uidaho.edu

DFO: Believe me, no one looks at The Duane's projects closer than I. And, frankly, I have a hard time seeing a down side to this one. (And i think I have a pretty good track record of seeing down sides to Hagadone projects.) I do see some things that need to be firmed up (traffic flow, perpetual status of gardens, impact on small shops nearby, and additional parking). But none of those things is a deal breaker. I'll keep checking the small print. Stay tuned.

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