Ah... well it's a similar concept. They don't want people seeing that big arse thing when they really want people to go to their new entertainment district (former Wet 'n Wild location I presume).
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Well that's just bad luck.
I know Miami gets this stigma of drugs and stuff because of Scareface and the 80's, but it's hardly a Crime Capital nowadays. I mean, sure there is crime - especially in specific areas - but West Palm has a worse record than us in crime these days. As far as "crime capitals in the US", I'd look more to Detroit and St. Louis than anywhere in Florida.
According to the Sun Sentinel, Miami Dade County has about triple the crime rate of Palm Beach County, although PBC has just about half the population, if you double PBC's numbers MDC would still be higher.
South Florida crime rates drop again; find your city - Sun Sentinel
And this site shows the odds may ever in your favor of being involved in a crime in the City of Miami versus West Palm Beach
Miami FL crime rates and statistics - NeighborhoodScout
West Palm Beach crime rates and statistics - NeighborhoodScout
Well, it is an anti-competitive move, but specifically concerning Universal's plans for The Wet n Wild plot.
I bet Uni's project planned for I Drive will be taller than 200'.
It's a little hypocritical of them to use height as a reason to try and tear down this project then if they plan on going above 200' themselves. Of course I don't see them coming close to 500', but still.
Orlando's crime numbers look low because it's only taken into account city limits. Orange County however, much different story. Us Locals combine everything to be "Orlando" as a whole Until you begin venturing 20 - 25+ miles away.
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So why are they fighting the Slyplex and not the iSquare Mall, then? I would think that would be much more of a threat.
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I'm not saying I back that statement as gospel, but the only two times i've been there (total of 4 days), I got my phone stolen at a McDonald's and was defrauded at a gas station
I'm from Memphis, a concealed carry is gospel to protect yourself from walking the dog to sitting at an intersection and will end a car jacking quick plus you don't have to worry about recidivism if done right. The cops will thank you.
Thanks, but no thanks. I don't need a gun. Don't want to end up on the news and when they say "A Florida man...", everyone follows with "of course he's from Florida...".
Plus I just don't care for guns.
Ok I'll take the heat for this topic jumping off course.
Let's move on.
Let's move on.
This is from bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct posted Nov. 2nd. Look at how much Poler Coaster ruins the skyline OMG!
Puts all other renderings posted here and elsewhere to rest.
Puts all other renderings posted here and elsewhere to rest.
^ I don't believe that is accurate but hey. I think the google earth 3D that was presented recently is more on the money.
Yeah the polercoaster model height is accurate in google earth (double check in GE by adding a placemark and adjusting the altitude of the placemark to verify) The bioreconstruct photo is off on the math since its assuming sea level.
Jason Garcia had a series of interesting tweets this morning about the relationship between Universal, Buddy Dyer, and Skyplex. His final tweet is a nice summary.
So basically, the majority of the dissent was just BS political astroturfing to block a competitor.
So basically, the majority of the dissent was just BS political astroturfing to block a competitor.
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Universals actions here are indefensible yet some will try.
Basically paid a politician off for his help in trying to kill off potential competition.
Basically paid a politician off for his help in trying to kill off potential competition.
Agreed, I thought it was site lines at first. But the more information that comes out, the more it seems it was to kill competition for their plans for the wet n wild plot.
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Yeah, what Disney has done there and in many other instances is also indefensible. That simply is how big money influences politics in the modern age. Disney has been doing it since the establishment of Reedy Creek Improvement District. Universal has been severely impacted by Disney doing this exact same thing (where's that I-Drive Corridor Monorail?).
'The Walking Dead: Battle for Survival' Coming to Some Theme Park, Sometime
Maybe Wallack will see this at IAAPA and put this as the dark ride he proposed to be a part of the project?
Maybe Wallack will see this at IAAPA and put this as the dark ride he proposed to be a part of the project?
