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The developers of Southern Village's shopping center have dropped plans for a 90- to 100-room hotel in the parking lot across from Weaver Street Market.
In a press release, developer D.R. Bryan cites neighborhood opposition and says the village will pursue an aggressive marketing campaign instead to boost Weaver Street Market and the other businesses there.
Read more here.
Comments
Could it be economics?
Mon, 04/13/2009 - 12:27 — marcoplosPossibly the financing is not available and/or the time is not right, the developer doesn't want to admit his woes, and then - to add to local mythology on the supposed "anti-business Orange County", he tosses out the neighborhood opposition reason.
Another conspiracy?
Mon, 04/13/2009 - 20:11 — elvisboy77Or are you saying the developers are just liars?
Hey John
Tue, 04/14/2009 - 16:37 — marcoplosIt was a question. It's plausible don't you think? I know you like to wield the charge of NIMBY like a capitalized rhetorical bomb, but there's usually a lot of things going on.
Another Victory
Sat, 04/11/2009 - 18:31 — elvisboy77For the NIMBYs. Good job!