a couple of thoughts regarding
downtown...
first, i have been assured by the mayor and city
manager intend to really focus on downtown issues after riverbend dies
down...they're seeking grant funding for a huge downtown study...could be very
exciting
second, a new brochure about downtown winona will
be printed shortly and is way cool! the city heritage preservation
commission put together a great product...
third, contrary to popular opinion, there is very
little empty space downtown...thrifty white not withstanding...additional
rehabilitation is an exciting prospect, even a marginal amount of
gentrification...but downtown is actually pretty healthy...you guys been in
downtown mankato recently?
as for phil badmouthing the old standard lumber
building...smiles...it has a view of the river, which zach's does
not...
as for bob's ethnic fests, we have the victorian
fair...which is a great boon to the city...the historical society makes next
to nothing off the event, but it is great for downtown
i think scott's idea of more music in the levee
is a great one...and don't forget the shakespeare festival...that could be a
plum...
bob sebo
winona
