The star AGAIN Kc Landmark FIST fighting for its life ....

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Mon May 10, 2004 4:02 pm

people are getting smarter than to post to obvious flame bait. I was happy to see it.

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Tue May 11, 2004 6:07 pm

From The Star...this would be my sentiments exactly....
[quote] Regarding the editorial board's comment on Union Station (5/6, â€œStation's crisis requires fast actionâ€

LyRiCaL GanGsTa · Post by **LyRiCaL GanGsTa** » Tue May 11, 2004 6:19 pm

My casino idea is the best. It's the only idea that CAN'T fail and would bring a ton of redevelopment with it, hotel, restaurants, etc...

Does anyone have a problem with a casino there? I don't go to the casinos, but they know how to attract people. Perhaps a wing of Science City could still be a part of Union Station, there is plenty of room. When is this city EVER going to make an intelligent decision regarding critical mass and development?

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Tue May 11, 2004 6:23 pm

Don't you think a casino corrupts the integrity of the building? Science City sure ain't doing anything to help it, but I'd rather see something like the Smithsonian as someone else proposed. I would like a vibrant cultural center in the heart of the city.

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Tue May 11, 2004 9:49 pm

LyRiCaL GanGsTa wrote:My casino idea is the best. It's the only idea that CAN'T fail and would bring a ton of redevelopment with it, hotel, restaurants, etc...

Does anyone have a problem with a casino there? I don't go to the casinos, but they know how to attract people. Perhaps a wing of Science City could still be a part of Union Station, there is plenty of room. When is this city EVER going to make an intelligent decision regarding critical mass and development?

As much as I love gambling, leave the casinos near the river. I don't want the TRASH that hangs out at the Isle of Capri hangin' around Union Station. An urban core casino wouldn't draw the Harrah's or Ameristar clientele. Make Union Station a cultural attraction by fixing up Science City w/ Smithsonian type exhibits, adding a Train Museum and adding a KC History Museum.

Slappy the Wang · Post by **Slappy the Wang** » Tue May 11, 2004 10:47 pm

[quote="trailerkid"]Don't you think a casino corrupts the integrity of the building? quote]

No more than soap and water corrupt the historic stink of the urban core.

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Wed May 12, 2004 1:44 am

From Fox 4...
http://www.fox4wdaf.com/

Modified:5/11/2004 10:48:51 PM
Union Station Leaders Pitch for New Attractions
Kansas City, MO- Union Station's CEO says the historic landmark needs two more destination attractions, in addition to Science City.
CEO Turner White admits Science City hasn't been a enough draw to offset Union Station's huge operating expenses. Turner is hoping voters will approve a five million dollar a year tax subsidy to put the landmark back on solid financial ground. If that happen he says Union Station would like to add a railroad museum. Plus, he'd to like add a Firefighter Museum or relocate the Arabia Steamboat Museum to Union Station. But he admits no matter what, Union Station will always need taxpayer help to stay open.

Rob Low, Fox 4 News
rlow@wdaftv4.com

kansasfarmboy · Post by **kansasfarmboy** » Wed May 12, 2004 4:54 am

LyRiCaL GanGsTa wrote:My casino idea is the best. It's the only idea that CAN'T fail and would bring a ton of redevelopment with it, hotel, restaurants, etc...

Does anyone have a problem with a casino there? I don't go to the casinos, but they know how to attract people. Perhaps a wing of Science City could still be a part of Union Station, there is plenty of room. When is this city EVER going to make an intelligent decision regarding critical mass and development?

I agree with that 200% and I did not post it because , i didnt want to get people incensed with the idea of "ruining another kc landmark with GAMBLING" Im not a big gambler , However your right a casino , right there would do the job AND THEN SOME!!!!

And if need be dig a SMALL MOAT to the river ..