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Originally Posted by Manhattanboy
I get the arguments against for sure in terms of the allocation of public dollars.
But this is a huge project for the City and downtown (and beyond) businesses.
To create and maintain a growing and vibrant City and community you (we - the public) have to make these kinds of investments.
Its not to understate the importance of health care, education etc.
There needs to be a balance - that's what government does.
Or do nothing along these lines and the City treads sideways, even downwards.
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You can agree with all this (except for “this option or do nothing”) and still feel like it’s not a great deal for the city.