But, maybe, once we restore oysters to two or three times more [current numbers] we might start running into problems. |
Even though the storefronts looked vacant, there was a lot of work happening inside, ... Seeing that, we realized this place has a lot of potential. |
I want to assure everyone in St. Joseph and the surrounding communities that we are committed to moving forward with the completion of the facility, hiring employees, and commencing operations as quickly as possible, |
It all depends on the rate of implementation [of the improvements], the money available and the political will. |
Usually the art districts are formed because they're low-rent districts to begin with, and bohemian, and living in poor conditions, ... At 43 and 52, we're not interested in being scrappy. |
We obviously had to be convinced that the city was behind this before we put out our money to do this, |
We traveled literally over 10,000 miles by car, looking at places, |
We're in the unfortunate position today where it's been taken out of our hands somewhat. |