[Winona Online Democracy]
----- Original Message ----- From: "Glen Schumann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Winona Online Democracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 10 juillet, 2003 18:33 Subject: [Winona] Downtown > [Winona Online Democracy] > > John Finn wrote (in the Wal-Mart thread): > > "So now, more than ever, downtown's revitalization depends >on perfecting the restoration of architectural details on old buildings." > > GS comments: I strongly believe that revitalization of downtown hinges >more on upscale residential development than just historical restoration. > A significant number of occupied upper middle and/or upper class > apartments/condos/lofts etc downtown will do more to shore up the retail > base than anything else. > > Glen Schumann > Winona, MN > That was me making a sarcastic comment, a violation of the WOD guidelines. I actually think that putting all of our tourist hopes and efforts in things historical is misguided. For instance, consider a visitor staying at the AmericInn. Would knowing that the courthouse has historically appropriate staircase railings compensate for the appearance of recent nearby riverfront development? _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
