[Jdawgboy]

I'm sure a lot of you will get irritated at this and I wasn't even going to mention it at all, but after attending Seismic Dance Event (Epic sets especially CirezD A.K.A Eric Prydz) I've come to the conclusion that I'd like for the warehouse portion to remain and be incorporated into the redevelopment. The rest of the Statesman complex can go but that warehouse is unique and is a perfect size for music and cultural events. I don't see why it can't be saved and used for exactly that purpose. Leave it as is aside from needed public restroom facilities and other upgrades. It's already being called The Statesman, perfect name with historical context in that it was the newspaper distribution center for a couple of decades. We don't have a venue that size in the DT area. I'm urging the city council to consider the benefits in keeping the warehouse for music and cultural events. It's a great opportunity that I hope they don't squander. it can be like paying homage to the Armadillo World Headquarters that once stood a couple of blocks away.