The Urban Core Thanks Bill Killingsworth

pwhitford · September 30, 2011, 12:32:03 PM

I called too, just as a concerned DT dweller. They were very polite and very courteous. I hope it has an impact.

urbaknight · September 30, 2011, 01:09:40 PM

When will Alvin Brown start getting rid of some of JTA's management?

thelakelander · September 30, 2011, 01:16:53 PM

I don't think he has any control over JTA. They are a state agency.

Ocklawaha · September 30, 2011, 02:32:52 PM

It will be a huge relief if we learn that Bill is the Director of the new Downtown Development Authority. If Bill continues his work with a DDA, I personally would like to see the definition of downtown to include all of the immediate urban neighborhoods, Springfield, 5-Points/Brooklyn, Durkeeville, Eastside/Fairfield, San Marco/Saint Nicholas, with Bill in the directors seat.

OCKLAWAHA

RCD · September 30, 2011, 03:15:24 PM

Quote from: thelakelander on September 30, 2011, 01:16:53 PM
I don't think he has any control over JTA. They are a state agency.

The mayor has limited control over the board of the JTA.... its a city-state agency where the mayor can appoint members to the board in equal number to the Gov.'s appointment..... neither the state or the city have control so to speak..

Kay · September 30, 2011, 04:36:34 PM

Quote from: Ocklawaha on September 30, 2011, 02:32:52 PM
It will be a huge relief if we learn that Bill is the Director of the new Downtown Development Authority. If Bill continues his work with a DDA, I personally would like to see the definition of downtown to include all of the immediate urban neighborhoods, Springfield, 5-Points/Brooklyn, Durkeeville, Eastside/Fairfield, San Marco/Saint Nicholas, with Bill in the directors seat.

OCKLAWAHA

Not sure I agree with the expanded definition of downtown. The City has done great things for Brooklyn--no? (please read that sentence as sarcasm.) They've got enough to do to get downtown proper back.

sheclown · September 30, 2011, 06:02:16 PM

Mayor Brown needs to find some place for him, a place where he can influence some decisions about the future of this city.

It's called PLANNING....let's do it.

jcjohnpaint · September 30, 2011, 06:57:25 PM

Little off topic, but related. From an article today: "JTA Director of Resource Development Steven Arrington said the plan is to improve the pedestrian pathway between the proposed terminal and the Skyway station and possibly to reroute the Downtown trolley to provide direct service to the new Greyhound terminal." -In relation to the greyhound station, which looks like is going to happen. Really Really?? Pedestrian Pathway? What the hell is this guy talking about? Pedestrian Pathway on your walk to 95? This crap can stop with good planning.

John P · September 30, 2011, 10:36:04 PM

Little chance hes staying no matter the outcry so moving on whos the bext choice?
DRAFT ENNIS DAVIS!!!

north miami · September 30, 2011, 10:51:26 PM

Reminds of.......pick one........State of Florida DCA. Charles Gauthier removed.Finally.....Officially.
howls of righteous indignation.Prophetic.

At least in the case of Charles the looming excise was predictable,the sense of futility self sustaining.

Seemingly not so here among these many pages,certainly little hint prior to credible current events,no hint as to how this will unfold.

north miami · September 30, 2011, 11:00:24 PM

Quote from: thelakelander on September 30, 2011, 01:16:53 PM
I don't think he has any control over JTA. They are a state agency.

JT"A".........AUTHORITY

"You can't be a pantywaist and take on the JTA!"
John Lanahan.

(Anne Grimes episode)

north miami · September 30, 2011, 11:07:16 PM

Quote from: John P on September 30, 2011, 10:36:04 PM
Little chance hes staying no matter the outcry

probably asking too much to see Killingsworth direct comments here. key goings on,the next step.Why?

John P · September 30, 2011, 11:55:48 PM

Quote from: stephendare on September 30, 2011, 10:59:30 PM
Quote from: John P on September 30, 2011, 10:36:04 PM
Little chance hes staying no matter the outcry so moving on whos the bext choice?
DRAFT ENNIS DAVIS!!!

JohnP, do you work in the mayor's office?

no I dont

tufsu1 · October 01, 2011, 08:46:39 AM

Quote from: north miami on September 30, 2011, 10:51:26 PM
Reminds of.......pick one........State of Florida DCA. Charles Gauthier removed.Finally.....Officially.
howls of righteous indignation.Prophetic.

do you know who the powers were that had Gauthier removed?

Ocklawaha · October 01, 2011, 07:19:22 PM

Quote from: Kay on September 30, 2011, 04:36:34 PM
Quote from: Ocklawaha on September 30, 2011, 02:32:52 PM
It will be a huge relief if we learn that Bill is the Director of the new Downtown Development Authority. If Bill continues his work with a DDA, I personally would like to see the definition of downtown to include all of the immediate urban neighborhoods, Springfield, 5-Points/Brooklyn, Durkeeville, Eastside/Fairfield, San Marco/Saint Nicholas, with Bill in the directors seat.

OCKLAWAHA

Not sure I agree with the expanded definition of downtown. The City has done great things for Brooklyn--no? (please read that sentence as sarcasm.) They've got enough to do to get downtown proper back.

Believe it or not, Stephendare and myself came across some old records that spelled out 'downtown' pretty much along the lines I suggested sometime around 1920. If we have an aggressive DDA with REAL planners of the caliber of thelakelander, tufsu1, FSUJAX and of course Bill Killingsworth, our city will be unstoppable, regardless of the boundaries. My point being it would be wonderful to see us recapture the downtown we once had.

OCKLAWAHA