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Tacky, eye-sore, and wasteful are just a few of the
arguments citizens have against the controversial Philadelphia riverside.
With casino companies vying for the right to build a slot machine complex on
the riverside, the county held a forum so that all parties affected could
air any of the issues they foresee in the design of the slot machine
building, and how to best utilize the space.
The design is perhaps the most controversial part. Many argue that in order
to house the huge amount of slot machines planned to be in the
establishment, the building will be a large monstrosity that blocks the view
of the river, and wastes space. Also to take into consideration—all of the
people coming to play the slot machines; where are they going to park!
Concerns have been raised that the riverfront is valuable property, and none
of the slot machine patrons will care enough to appreciate the view.
Some of these concerns have been taken into consideration in the building
design. One design included elegant riverfront dining and a skating rink as
a way to open up to the property to non slot machine players as well. The
county has a lot to consider when they eventually choose the casino company
that will build the slot machine complex—and they have made positive first
steps by allowing everyone to air their issues up front.
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