ZippinZack wrote: It is not whether or not Peter McClaughlin likes Basim Sabri or not, it is about him supporting a developer who has successfully changed a neglected, downridden, drug dealing, prostitution filled area of east Lake St. into a booming economic area that is now, inviting for other investors and visitors.
Tom sez: No question that Sabri has made investments in Lake Street properties, and that appearance-wise they are much improved. I wouldn't say that the area is "cleaned up" just because a few (or several) buildings have been renovated. From what I can tell, crime in these areas is worse now than it has been in years - prostitutes are everywhere, drug deals happen all hours of the day, and murders are putting the area on the map again. I realize there isn't necessarily a correlation to Sabri, though some claim there is. Point is, some buildings have been renovated, more need to be, but the area continues to languish and Peter McLaughlin's lack of vision for Lake Street is not helpful. Tom Welling CARAG _______________________________________________ TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course.) ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
