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Originally Posted by iheartphilly
I like to see it happen despite the over-saturation. Like any kind of other businesses, only the fit will survive. If Live offers a great mix of gambling and adult entertainment (like bringing in small venue concerts, other entertainment program, whatnot), and a higher class feel, I'm all for it. The current casinos around the area are like slots parlor. Nothing to write home about. If they make this like the National MGM in the DC area or a resemblance to it, it will have a chance to survive and thrive.
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I completely agree. In order to survive in what is obviously an over-saturated market, this casino will have to specialize in something. There is probably a niche market out there that none of the area casinos have been able to target yet. If Live! can find an area of the market to specialize in, then it can position itself to attract those market segments and remain profitable (especially if those segments are willing to spend more for the experience).
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Originally Posted by Kidphilly
agree lining pattison ave to block the parking lots would do wonders and around in in front of CBP - would really change the street feel and offer almost surbanish apts with BSL access, something different for Philly
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That section of South Philly could easily be a world-class entertainment district. I can easily envision Pattison Avenue lined with mixed-use residential/retail/entertainment buildings, a large hotel at the southeastern and/or northeastern corner of Broad and Pattison, and implemented traffic-calming measures that will make the area safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Combine this with the fact that the area has 24/7 access to Center City and it becomes easy to see this place as an entertainment district.
Also, I can see the part of the Navy Yard closest to South Broad developed to the tune of being our version of Baltimore's Inner Harbor.