Stupid Complaints Quash Growth

Memphis has long wished the downtown area would see a resurgence, a revitalization. Memphians always have a keen ear for new of growth and developments that enhance the image and substance of this great city.

One such great enhancement just came to town in unprecedented size and grandeur. The developers of Number One Beale are making an audacious move to further strenghten our downtown market. This project is supposed to be a 468 foot tall mixed-use development including a luxury hotel, Class A office space and other retail and commercial uses.

Oh and here's were the story takes a little downturn. A few nearby residents complained at the Land Use Control Board Meeting. Apparently this huge asset for our city (and step toward putting Memphis on the map) will block their views. Views of WHAT? So now the approval postponed until the developers could figure out a way to become less of an obstruction.

Apparently the Land Use Control Board has not heard the "have your cake and eating it too"- concept. Memphis has to be allowed to grow and we need leaders who won't fold under pressure. Chicago, Atlanta and New York downtown ares are big because the leaders did not fold to stupid complaints about views.