Wow I guess I do have time to make another post. The reason spite. I always have time when spite is involved.
The local Fish Wrap posted an article today regarding the Redlands Bicycle Classic. its negative effects upon local business, road closures and the hassle the citizens are put through because of this traditional event.
So the basic question is this. Does a city benefit from a special event or do the hassles outweigh any benefit economically. Well, I guess that's why cities line up and bid for the Olympics to be held in their town.
Why have events like the Indianapolis 500, Kentucky derby, Superbowl in your town?. Why do all major cities shut down entirely to run a Marathon. What is the first thing that comes to mind when I say Boston. The Boston Marathon right. The Master's is played every year in Augusta. What is the point of this exercise. These events bring people to your town, these events brand your city and associate positive events with them.
If the city of Indianapolis didn't have the Indy 500 what would you know Indiana for? Exactly.
So yes, I agree lets shut down the Redlands Bowl, get rid of Market night, cancel the Run through Redlands and the Redlands Christmas parade. I want our town to be associated with ample parking and strip malls and the town folk are never bothered by traffic trying to get to either.
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Well said. There's always "those" people who never like to go outside their comfort zone, in this case possibly having to drive a different route to do their costco shopping, antique browsing, dog grooming, mani-pedi appointment.... the horrors!
ReplyDeleteShhhh! You don't want to get caught by the local "Fish Wrap" with this post. She'll search down everyone you know, hound you with FB messages, and sic her PR person on you...
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