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DESIGN The project's key public component is a 16 acre (64,000 m&2) park stretching between the development's two boundaries: City Hall and the Department Of Water And Power building. The park was designed to be pedestrian friendly and will connect Bunker Hill to the Civic Center . Plans call for tree-shaded sidewalks, plenty of street lights, benches, and kiosks, to encourage the walking and exploration of the area. Grand Avenue will also be equipped with upscale shopping stores and high-rise condos, in addition to a shopping center, bookstore, multiplex movie theater and a gourmet supermarket. CRITICISM While generally greeted with positive response there are also criticisms. The Committee has limited public debate, except for a few meetings that business and civic leaders were invited to. There has been little opportunity for public input to shape the strategy or debate the need or location for a project of this scale. A lot of business owners complain that their businesses can't compete with such a huge venue backed by the city government, and that the project may lead to a lot of small businesses in downtown (and even in the suburbs) shutting down. Backers of the project say that it will attract more people to downtown and therefore boost local business. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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