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Originally Posted by manchester united
it however will not be the the world's tallest wheel because the Beijing wheel is 208m.
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I don't believe that one ever got completed, but if it has, yes it would be taller.
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Originally Posted by Duck From NY
I'm just not convinced the investors will turn a profit,
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If you're worried about investors turning a profit, you shouldn't be. They're in it for a reason
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Originally Posted by Duck From NY
I'm concerned that it may often be under-utilized and that would make me kind of sad. Like I said, I have no crystal ball, but comparing this to other observation wheels and their locations within their cities, the Staten Island proposal would be more off-center than it's predecessors.
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But you still fail to understand the underlying reason it's being proposed where it is, and why the City is on board with it.
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The site, like the parcel of land where the proposed wheel would be constructed, is emblematic of the area's untapped potential -- with jaw-dropping views and an estimated 2 million visitors every year, who these days just graze by after hopping off the ferry, before simply turning around and hopping back on.
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There is already a built-in base to draw from. But it will be an attraction of its own, generating it's own visitors and tourists alike.