Reaction to recent opposition to Harrison Square project.

A poll was taken recently by The Journal Gazette and Indiana's Newscenter regarding downtown and the Harrison Square projects.

The results aren't much of a surprise at all, with about 70% of participants saying that downtown revitalization is important, but many did not support the stadium project or a third downtown hotel. However, there was a greater amount of support for downtown parking and retail developement.

Deputy Mayor Mark Becker had the following reaction to the results-
"If all you plan to do is build a baseball stadium, don’t do it,” he said. “This is not just a baseball stadium.”

Dan Carmody, director of the Downtown Improvement District, also had a reaction to the poll results, saying “I think we have to do a much better job of selling the project,” .

On WOWO's The Pat White show, many called in with their reactions to the poll, as well as the Harrison Square project. Similar results were found.

Some, such as City Councilman Tim Pape, are questioning the accuracy of the poll, and the Journal Gazette reported him saying that even he might opose such a project if the questions were asked to him in the manner that they were asked to other Allen County Residents.

To see poll results, visit:
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/16513544.htm

To see reactions from city officials to the poll, visit:
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/news/local/16513264.htm


Feel free to leave your comments and feedback regarding the poll and the Harrison Square project.