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 Now here’s an idea that we can all get behind: The Spectrum might be imploded on New Year’s Eve!
Yes, that’s right, the Spectrum might be imploded on New Year’s Eve. I don’t see any reason this couldn’t be the best thing to ever happen in this city, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of Larry Fine.
In the Daily News article, Ed Snider talks about the possibility this thing will be delayed. But, he says, it will go forward.
“We don’t actually have the permits we need yet, but we’re moving forward and the city is being cooperative,” Snider said. “Eventually, they will happen. But none of us are immune to the economic issues. And when you see what is happening to banks and [their reluctance to] lend money, that’s not our issue, that’s The Cordish Company’s issue. They’re the ones building the whole thing and taking the big risk. But I don’t think you could finance this tomorrow. Will you be able to finance it when we’re ready to tear this place down? Who knows what’s going to happen between now and then?
“The economy is an issue for everyone. Hotels are hurting. Retail is hurting. If you could wave a magic wand and have the whole thing here tomorrow morning, would you want it here tomorrow? You want to open when the timing is correct. The project is going to happen,” Snider said. “But the timing of the project is dependent on the economy.”
Oh, man, know what would make this even better? If there are Mummers inside when the Spectrum is imploded.
Photo by Colleen McNeil used under a Creative Commons license
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