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I'm guessing that there were few people living there? The idea is people walk out their door and find amenities like cafes and grocers within a few blocks. If p
by masterj 16y ago
I'm guessing that there were few people living there? The idea is people walk out their door and find amenities like cafes and grocers within a few blocks. If people have to drive, park, then walk into a pedestrian zone, then many will choose to go elsewhere.
- Vivtek 16y agoLots of people live within walking distance of the Promenade - unfortunately they're all unemployed. It's the absolute worst of both worlds here; all the endemic poverty and crime of a big city, without any of the cultural and economic advantages. So the Promenade was doubtlessly doomed to failure anyway. Sad. I actually lived on a third-floor walkup above it for a year or two. I'm almost positive we were the only people who actually lived on the Promenade at the time. I certainly never saw any others. But there is a fine historical neighborhood two streets north and five east (the one where my current mansion is located) - populated by drunkards, the mentally ill, and drug dealers. Along with a few working poor, and me. Sigh. Sometimes, a place can have too much character.