Like I said a few weeks back, once the Task Force realized they will save millions by building parking around the new Events Center instead of tearing down HW, they would change their song and dance;
A couple options come from road construction planned for 2011 and 2013, as outlined Wednesday by Mike Cooper, the city’s planning and zoning director.
Work on West Avenue and Russell Street, and buying commercial buildings on the north side of Russell, would give the city enough space for arena parking, he said. Longer-term possibilities include a redesign of Western Avenue, buyouts of area homes and other buildings west of the arena, and relocating the McCart softball fields.
Kinda sounds like their plan is changing everyday. While you are at it, why don’t you build the EC downtown and fund it with a BB & B Tax.