it's the economy stupid (not you being called stupid)
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <wernera...@...> wrote: > > Direct from MM's webpage ... > > http://www.madisonmarquette.com/about_us/history > > "History - > > Transforming Retail Real Estate, Creating Special Places > > Founded in 1992, we were an early pioneer of the modern "lifestyle center" > concept. We believed back then that retail destinations had become > homogeneous, lacked character and failed to convey a real sense of place. > > Our approach was to create a new kind of retail destination a place > reflective of the local community's personality and culture and a place where > people could gather socially as well as shop and dine.... > > ...We will continue to remain at the forefront of innovation in retail real > estate and continue our commitment to creating destinations that are distinct > and convey a real sense of place for the communities they serve. " > > - Casino abandoned > - Arthur Pryor Pavilion remodeled/bastardized > - 4th Ave Pavilion leggo industrial block, cat hotel > - Cookman Ave urban 'art' stump field > - Heating Plant abandoned > - Parking lots, Parking Lots, Parking Lots.. > - ConHall crumbling > - Pryor Bandshell removed > - Sunset Ave Pavilion useless > > "... reflective of the local community's personality and culture..." ???? > > Or is it "... homogeneous, lacked character and failed to convey a real sense > of place." > > Wb > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: asburypark-dig...@yahoogroups.com asburypark-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: asburypark-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/