[StBernard] Adult Bookstores

[Westley Annis]

 After reading a few of the ideas that some of you have , I will say this .
 
    This is a golden chance for developers , architects ( building and
landscape) to partner with government and business leaders. BE CREATIVE.
Not only REPAIR but also RETHINK 
zoning ---- 
 
    In my job I travel to many major cities around the world.  One of the
things I really like to see are small  districts that were once run down  or
ravaged by hurricane - Charleston  or Earthquake  - San Francisco   small
pockets within a big city   and now beautiful -booming with commerce.
Suburbs like Clayton, MO outside St. Louis  -------   Stockyard District of
Omaha ...........
 
We have a National Monument right on the River  ---- What do we have near
there besides the port. Make a River District ----- shops -- offices ---
restaurants .... I know plenty of this will depend what type businesses are
coming back. St. Bernard Why -- provided everything is okay with levees.
 
St. Bernard, as last I have heard was one of 19 parishes and/or counties in
America without a new car dealership ----  and mall. The need for National
Chain restaurants may not be supported --  because of a small town feel
----our people like local business. Plus  i'll put a  Bens Special up
against any Pizza in the world  --- while we at it-- throw po - boy
sandwiches from about 20 different places ( Tags - Desis - Rockys - Tonys)
 
Places where your major retailers can be  sectioned but also you have an
entertainment distinct . Where you have restraunts -- bars --- but a
consistent design in the buildings
a Farmers Market  --- A Fisherman's Market  ---- Our biggest industry --
Have the seafood places in on area with the Tomato stands  --------  an
enterprise zone.
 
   Imagine old Arabi  or near the courthouse  as a shopping district --
boutiques, restaurants , offices -- all adhering to specific type buildings
and designs for consistency. 
 
  Although I have not lived in the parish for a number of years, but still
support many organizations in the parish. My folks and family do. I will say
that whoever is on this committee  in rebuilding -- THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.
That is what will draw people back. 
 
  St. Bernard's greatest asset is the people -- the citizens are loyal and
if you lived in the parish -- you are proud to be from the parish 
That is why the parish is great and IM proud to be a native son. 
 
Mike Brechtel