The Jacksonville Civic Council's Plans For Downtown

[Ocklawaha]

http://www.youtube.com/v/B5gp-bQPnYM?fs=1&hl=en_US

Think RIVERWALK Monorail...

But of course this would require the ability to THINK!

OCKLAWAHA

[rainfrog]

^ "My gas pedal just keeps going in circles!"

"If I wanted to use my legs, I'd ride the bus!"

[wsansewjs]

Think RIVERWALK Monorail...

But of course this would require the ability to THINK!

OCKLAWAHA

Mooooooooooooooo!

-Josh

[Timkin]

LOL @ Josh!

[heights unknown]

Forget about parking garages, unless there is viable development in, with or around them. Convention Center should go where the old Courthouse high rise presently is, not an exhibition hall! Let's also work on bringing new developments in which will not only make our downtown attractive, but also draw people downtown, and yes, this includes skycrapers but also parks, retail, and other commerce. Good proposal but not a super one. It could use some more better ideas and improvements, but at least someone is thinking.

HU

[urbaknight]

NO NO NO!!! Why only low to mid rise buildings in the shipyards, that's bullshit!!! We need HIGH rising buildings! When are you goddamn idiots planning these sites going to start thinking "big city" Quit selling all of us so short, pun full heartidly intended! Think big, tall, attractive not only nationwide but worldwide. Sky scrapers, not simple little three story storage areas.

[urbaknight]

^ "My gas pedal just keeps going in circles!"

"If I wanted to use my legs, I'd ride the bus!"

Then for the love of God use them!

Besides, we need more riders to bulster strength against the will of JTA!

[Bewler]

I would rather park half a dozen or so blocks from my destination and walk than pull into a parking garage.

If the art walk is any indication, I’m probably not the only one who feels this way.

[Miss Fixit]

Too tired to post all of the details now, but today I attended Preston Haskell's presentation at JCCI regarding the Civic Council's plans for the northbank.  A lot of my questions were answered, and some concerns addressed.

I talked with Don Shea briefly after the presentation, and told him what a huge mistake I thought the Council made when they included a parking garage in place of the Harkimer block.

He agreed, and said I should expect that suggestion to disappear. 

There was also significant talk about mass transit (even streetcars were mentioned) and extension of the skyway....

[tufsu1]

see....most reasonable people (which negates our Governor) will listen to sound ideas

[Timkin]

agree

[Dashing Dan]

What's to be gained by engaging with the civic council?  Would someone please explain that to me?

[Ocklawaha]

What if we could install:

* A micro transit system from the Jacksonville Landing, to the Hyatt/Convention Center, to the Shipyards.

* A major riverfront attraction.

* A FIRST IN AMERICA (not even the mouse has these toys) you know, actually lead in something!

* A micro transit system that allows the weakest person the opportunity of high speed rides, individually or entrain.  

* A monorail that REALLY would pay for itself

* 60,000 riders daily

*An easy way to exercise with the near zero resistance of rail, and cycling is a base training activity with myriad benefits.

SkyRide Technology (SRT) has developed the next breakthrough for the future of sustainable urban transportation. This human-powered transportation system is going to revolutionize the way people move about our planet.

The elevated mono-rail bike system with patent pending lane changing ability, allows riders to move quickly and efficiently around any environment.

SRT many applications including:

• • Sustainable Developments
  • Retirement Communities
  • Special Needs Centers
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Fitness and Sport Clubs
  • Mountain Ski Resort Towns
  • Urban Environments

SRT is safe, fast, quiet to use for people of all ages, abilities and 100% carbon free. There is an unlimited potential for this SRT technology including:

• •Eco-Developments
  •Crowded Cities
  •Park Reserves
  •Rough Terrain
  •Beautiful Scenic Skylines

Benefits of SkyBike

• * Provides a new state-of-the-art fitness workout
  * Adds variety, speed and excitement to a workout routine
  * Ideal for seniors, people with special needs, or the visually impaired, as the SkyRider is securely harnessed into the SkyCapsule.
  * No steering is needed
  * Makes efficient use of indoor or outdoor space
  * Environmentally friendlyâ€"the land remains virtually untouched
  * Ideal for year-round useâ€"imagine exercising in a warm SkyCapsule with snow or rain falling around you.
  * In warmer climates, your SkyCapsule is air-conditioned!
  * Cycling builds strength and muscle tone
  * Cycling increases muscle tone
  * Cycling builds stamina
  * Cycling improves cardio-vascular fitness
  * Cycling eats up calories
  * Cycling improves heart health
  * Cycling improves coordination
  * Cycling reduces stress

Benefits of the Skyrower

Arms, legs, chest, back, absâ€"even your mind. Your whole body gets a complete workout from the efficient, rhythmic motion of rowing. Rowing is such a great exercise in so many different ways.

• * Low-impact (easy on the knees and ankles)
  * High calorie burner (because it uses so many muscle groups)
  * Great for joint health (joints move through a wide range of motion)
  * Upper body (completes the stroke)
  * Lower body (the legs initiate the drive)
  * Works the back and abs too!
  * Superb aerobic fitness (great for cardiovascular fitness)
  * Relieves Stress (for overall health and well-being)

* Inexpensive install and maintenance

* Capable of switches, side tracks, and can negotiate switches at high speed with a slight twist of the wrist

* People in a New Zealand theme park are paying $35 dollars apiece to ride a demo model around a circle

* A new American made monorail model is now available and it comes in both bicycle and rower configurations, or one can mix the two

* There is also a new American made cable Ropeway model with a two seat configuration

OCKLAWAHA

[Timkin]

Whoa!! That is insane...never seen anything like it .......

[rainfrog]

That looks like fun. Any ideas for making that accessible (ADA)?