Proposed redevelopment for CenterState Bank property in Riverside scrapped

[thelakelander]

I was just making a general statement that the development team can invest anywhere....including other cities. From my experience, every development site comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. Just because land is sitting vacant in Brooklyn doesn't mean opportunities/challenges are the same or if the land is available for them at the same figures or even utility coverage.

[Florida Power And Light]

After all,residential is the primary feature of the Riverside Avondale landscape,and the residents (and apparently some King Street business owners) have spoken....not this development/substantial deviation as proposed.

I was impressed with the citizen comment that the development might certainly be great for the newcomers,but not for those already there.
A chapter right out of Garrett Hardin's 'Tragedy Of The Commons'.

[MusicMan]

Does anyone have an update regarding the building at 1021 King Street?  Years ago it was a antique store, as I remember run by the building owner. It includes the large vacant lot adjacent to it. It's been vacant for quite some time, and I would imagine there are lots of potential buyers for the property if it were to come available.

[JeffreyS]

After all,residential is the primary feature of the Riverside Avondale landscape,and the residents (and apparently some King Street business owners) have spoken....not this development/substantial deviation as proposed.

I was impressed with the citizen comment that the development might certainly be great for the newcomers,but not for those already there.
A chapter right out of Garrett Hardin's 'Tragedy Of The Commons'.

This developer wasn't looking to work the neighborhood so it's a no go.  However this type of project in that spot had great potential to be a win for everyone. Sounds like it needed to embrace the retail more.

[Florida Power And Light]

This developer wasn't looking to work the neighborhood so it's a no go.  However this type of project in that spot had great potential to be a win for everyone. Sounds like it needed to embrace the retail more.

I wonder too perhaps the developer did not have effective legal counsel lined up to pursue Deviation,perhaps legal team typically retained for RAP development process unwilling to be involved?

[JeffreyS]

I think it's likely the developer has a cheap standard set of plans and throws them at a bunch of places then builds where there is an easy yes.

[thelakelander]

They built where the financial numbers make the most sense for their investors. Nothing wrong with that. Not many people are in the development business for charity.