Options abound for Wyeth development
In last Thursday's Daily Local News, Brian Fanelli reported on development proposals for the 32-acre Wyeth property in the borough. A company presented two plans, one for retail shops and residences, and another for retail shops and a minor league baseball stadium. Council member Holly Brown also suggested putting in a movie theater.
Well here in the newsroom we like to think outside the box. So without any regards to zoning laws, we kicked around a few ideas of our own. It's not particularly clear how well some of these would work, but indulge us.
In no particular order, here's what we came up with:
A new music venue. There are a ton of small clubs in the borough that feature live bands (Vincent's, Rex's, Spence Cafe, Doc Magrogan's and 15 North to name a few) but a larger venue, along the lines of say, the TLA or The Electric Factory in Philadelphia could add something to the local music scene and contribute to the borough's culture.
A waterpark/pool. With the YMCA moving out of town, West Chester will be left high and dry, so to speak. A pool complex within walking distance of downtown could be a boon for all the residents. After all, it's really freakin' hot and what better way to cool off than a refreshing swim. It could foster a sense of community between neighbors, and be the new "cool" hangout in the sweltering summer heat.
A casino. We are tired of spending hours on the Atlantic City expressway to fulfill our desire to gamble. Although it would be limited to slot machines by state law, we think a Chester County prop bet area is necessary as well. That way residents could wager on issues that really matter, like the number of times Coatesville is on the front page of the Daily Local in week or West Chester Adult League Baseball. Go Crawdads!
A soccer-only stadium. Now we are really stretching. The site might be a little small for this, but the Philadelphia-area needs an Major League Soccer team (according to the soccer-nerds here in the office), and a stadium specifically dedicated to the world's most popular sport could bring a team to the borough. The team already would have a fanclub ready to go.
A Jackass museum/theme park. What better way to capitalize on the success of the borough's favorite jackasses and their stupid hijinks. Just think of the tourist revenues from the hordes of teeny-bopper fans who can't wait to get their picture taken with a wax Bam Margera or Don Vito. Step right up and get kicked in the groin!
Well there are our ideas. Feel free to leave your own in the comments.
Well here in the newsroom we like to think outside the box. So without any regards to zoning laws, we kicked around a few ideas of our own. It's not particularly clear how well some of these would work, but indulge us.
In no particular order, here's what we came up with:
A new music venue. There are a ton of small clubs in the borough that feature live bands (Vincent's, Rex's, Spence Cafe, Doc Magrogan's and 15 North to name a few) but a larger venue, along the lines of say, the TLA or The Electric Factory in Philadelphia could add something to the local music scene and contribute to the borough's culture.
A waterpark/pool. With the YMCA moving out of town, West Chester will be left high and dry, so to speak. A pool complex within walking distance of downtown could be a boon for all the residents. After all, it's really freakin' hot and what better way to cool off than a refreshing swim. It could foster a sense of community between neighbors, and be the new "cool" hangout in the sweltering summer heat.
A casino. We are tired of spending hours on the Atlantic City expressway to fulfill our desire to gamble. Although it would be limited to slot machines by state law, we think a Chester County prop bet area is necessary as well. That way residents could wager on issues that really matter, like the number of times Coatesville is on the front page of the Daily Local in week or West Chester Adult League Baseball. Go Crawdads!
A soccer-only stadium. Now we are really stretching. The site might be a little small for this, but the Philadelphia-area needs an Major League Soccer team (according to the soccer-nerds here in the office), and a stadium specifically dedicated to the world's most popular sport could bring a team to the borough. The team already would have a fanclub ready to go.
A Jackass museum/theme park. What better way to capitalize on the success of the borough's favorite jackasses and their stupid hijinks. Just think of the tourist revenues from the hordes of teeny-bopper fans who can't wait to get their picture taken with a wax Bam Margera or Don Vito. Step right up and get kicked in the groin!
Well there are our ideas. Feel free to leave your own in the comments.
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