Downtown Development Update: What's rising, what's delayed

[fsu813]

Curious, what do you mean by bigger challenge?

It wouldn't surprise me if the design and infrastructure of that spot don't necessarily fit the *current* proposed use, which is now indefinitely paused.

Everything is possible with lots of money. But when money becomes more scarce, limitations and choices become clearer.

I don't have any firsthand knowledge, but that is my educated guess.

[jaxlongtimer]

I really don't care if the riverfront tower ever gets built.  I have said before, I think it is out of place on that parcel.  If demand is adequate, there are other blocks it could go on.  I am all for just expanding the park and its amenities into that corner.

I don't know how anyone could think not funding the incentives under the current environment could be deemed to burn bridges with Gateway.  The City has, overall, bent over backwards to support their projects and investments.

Amendment 3 and its consequences weren't the City's doing but the City has to live with that for now.  Nothing personal to Gateway.  Depending on government handouts is not as risk free as some would believe.  Just like the private sector, unexpected things happen to change up what can or will be done.  Just check out Nvidia today.  Scandal #2 and CEO likely on the way out.