tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10635442.post3876439821437015073..comments2023-10-21T03:07:18.017-05:00Comments on Enclave: Journo-a-journo on "West Town" neighborhoodS-townMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948307051485318061noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10635442.post-8062921590409534492011-08-01T12:37:16.526-05:002011-08-01T12:37:16.526-05:00Anonymous,
I pretty agree with what you say above...Anonymous,<br /><br />I pretty agree with what you say above. I'll note, that I said nothing about money be funneled to "insiders." I'll also note there was no pre-emptive pushback motive against the Mayor's office with my post.<br /><br />My "beef" is the "grand plan" approach to sections of the community.(And I sense one is coming to The Nations).<br /><br />I've made the point before, that the organic growth of such areas as 12th South, East Nashville, etc., bring the optimal results.<br /><br />Where I've seen the city help best (and I'm using the 12th South district as an example) is the improvements at Sevier Park, sidewalk and lighting improvements along 12th Ave. S. and the recent addition of marked cross-walks in the area.<br /><br />No grand plan was needed. No new moniker was proposed to "designate" the area.<br /><br />With the help and guidance of local residents, business-owners and council members, these improvements were gradually put in place by our Metro government (and perhaps with some private funding).<br /><br />Granted, such organic growth is not as exciting as grand plans and ribbon-cuttings. And it's also not much of resume builder for those wishing to make such a note on their personal bio.<br /><br />However, organic growth has successfully served many parts of our community.<br /><br />I wish the Mayor's office and local media weren't so compelled to sell us these grand plans when all that needs done is coming in and working at street level with the local communities.<br /><br />THEN, the word will get out.<br /><br />And it will be real and genuine.Boyer H. Barnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10635442.post-53116828242161897692011-08-01T10:51:46.665-05:002011-08-01T10:51:46.665-05:00I understand the end game of the post above - pre-...I understand the end game of the post above - pre-emptive pushback against an attempt of the Mayor's office to spend money in the Nations, presumably to benefit the Mayor's moneyd interests.<br /><br />But, there's no need to downplay what are real "issues" - crime, codes violations, taxes unpaid. <br /><br />If those items were highlighted in the Tennessean puff piece, it would no longer have been a commercial advertisment masquerading as a news item. <br /><br />Shining the light on real issues should be welcomed. That you belive there is some masterplan to funnel money to insiders shouldn't make them into "issues."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10635442.post-4237656669474262542011-07-31T17:53:03.197-05:002011-07-31T17:53:03.197-05:00My prediction:
We'll see a few more stories o...My prediction:<br /><br />We'll see a few more stories on "Historic West Town," in The Tennessean and perhaps even The City Paper. <br /><br />These two papers will focus on "issues," in HWT like crime, building codes not being met, late property taxes being paid by residential and commercial property holders, etc.<br /><br />A picture will be painted that HWT is being "held back," from becoming a prime, "urban" neighborhood for the folks who would consider moving in, but don't yet feel "comfortable" that their investments will be "protected" should they do so.<br /><br />We may even see a Nashville Scene article (The City Paper and Scene are owned by the same company) that focuses on some "Historic West Town Pioneers." <br /><br />This story will feature the obligatory cross-section of pioneers: A song-writer fixing up an old house with a studio in his "carriage house" (an old, fancy tool shed); a caterer specializing in local vegetarian fare; a used book-store/coffee shop and an unwed mother who peddles cloth diapers.<br /><br />Once McNeely, Piggott and Fox have spun their web via these publications, Mayor Dean will announce a "special plan" for this part of town.<br /><br />Who knows what it may be, but I bet something is in the works.<br /><br />The name change has already been put in place. I smell something else just around the corner.<br /><br /><br />As a sidebar:<br /><br />Why not call East Nashville, "Jamesville?" <br /><br />Jesse James lived in East Nashville for a short while. Jamesville is certainly more historic sounding. And cuter.Boyer H. Barnernoreply@blogger.com