tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post757680089585256821..comments2024-03-01T07:43:16.529-06:00Comments on Smart City Memphis: Mud Island Skatepark Slows ScheduleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-4781206641060474452011-09-19T15:23:12.904-05:002011-09-19T15:23:12.904-05:00I think the idea is fabulous. but the city needs g...I think the idea is fabulous. but the city needs getting more money to achieve the goal. I hope all citizens do something to build this new skatepark, because a lot of people is gonna get benefits from it.xlpharmacyhttp://www.xlpharmacy.biznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-59820841879324590012011-06-07T12:58:02.825-05:002011-06-07T12:58:02.825-05:00this sound like something really complicated, you ...this sound like something really complicated, you know all the plans and solutions, you have to think in all this before happen, for sure I would end totally insane.Cialis Onlinehttp://www.learnsexualhealth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-946469255662416372011-02-10T12:02:12.970-06:002011-02-10T12:02:12.970-06:00This project will be perfect because there are a l...This project will be perfect because there are a lot people who like skate parks, actually that's like a "bomb" nowadays among teenagers, actually I've been thinking on create something like that in my backyard.Viagra Onlinehttp://www.iservepharmacy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-78881415751832550112009-12-23T07:21:16.184-06:002009-12-23T07:21:16.184-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.D.O.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10713132246340145451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-70091540149440013922008-03-07T15:34:00.000-06:002008-03-07T15:34:00.000-06:00Thanks for commenting, Mr. Lendermon! We have tot...Thanks for commenting, Mr. Lendermon! We have total confidence in you! Anyone who can raise $25 million+ for the floating dock thing can easily raise $1 million for this amenity that will not only draw people from all over the world but also from the suburban areas around Memphis to a currently unused piece of real estate. Frankly, that's why we pay you 6 figures.<BR/><BR/>When you are ready to raise the money, I will be the 1st in line to help you fill up Mud Island amphitheater several times next September with the best musicians & pro skaters available for these benefits. Rest assured, those concerts will be well attended. This is something tangible that the community will get behind. Unleash the dogs while we're still in skating shape. Please don't let this great idea get master planned out of reality into some bureaucratic mumbo-jumbo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-12231742422617391782008-03-06T15:41:00.000-06:002008-03-06T15:41:00.000-06:00As with most things, building a skatepark at Mud I...As with most things, building a skatepark at Mud Island River Park is not as easy as it seems - feasible, yes; easy - no. <BR/> <BR/>First among the challenges is raising the $3 million it will take to build the preeminent skatepark in the country as mentioned. Even a really nice skatepark on this site will cost $1 million to construct with the proper scale and amenities. Our friends at Skatelife Memphis are to be admired for their tenacity and commitment; however, even they have said the funding for this project is more than they are capable of raising. And while we hope that there will be philanthropic dollars available to help fund a project like this, none have surfaced at this time.<BR/> <BR/>Secondly, both the City of Memphis and Shelby County Government are jointly studying another plan for Mud Island River Park that encompasses the land being considered for the skatepark. As long as the Ericson Group's plan for the Pyramid and its spin-off, Harbor Island, is on the table, it's nearly impossible to move forward with construction of a skatepark or any other new amenity on Mud Island River Park.<BR/> <BR/>The RDC does believe that the best way to sort through the sometimes competing and oft times collaborative ideas is to have a public planning process with input from citizens across the city to discuss the highest and best uses for the property, putting all the possibilities on the table. No entity wants to see things progress at Mud Island River Park more than the RDC. It's our mission. But we want to move forward in an intentional, civic-minded, fiscally responsible way. We encourage you to help us do that.<BR/><BR/>Benny Lendermon<BR/>President<BR/>RDCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-39534620691134947532008-03-05T20:50:00.000-06:002008-03-05T20:50:00.000-06:00This was a chance for the RDC to show that it gets...This was a chance for the RDC to show that it gets it. <BR/><BR/>Guess not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-9787643550687785572008-03-05T14:11:00.000-06:002008-03-05T14:11:00.000-06:00If you look at some of their older posts, I think ...If you look at some of their older posts, I think that the park plans include the use by roller-skaters, skater and bikes. The South end is around 2 acres so there would be plenty of room for all..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-82817893037146855752008-03-05T12:26:00.000-06:002008-03-05T12:26:00.000-06:00But now I look at their plans and it doesn't seem ...But now I look at their plans and it doesn't seem to accommodate anything but skateboarding.... :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-58071562636020099222008-03-05T12:21:00.000-06:002008-03-05T12:21:00.000-06:00A skatepark on Mud Island would be awesome. I rece...A skatepark on Mud Island would be awesome. I recently took up roller skating and one of my biggest complaints is there is no where in midtown/downtown to safely skate. The paths in Overton Park and on the riverfront have too many bumps and gaps for a novice skater such as myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-31374819234331752692008-03-05T11:15:00.000-06:002008-03-05T11:15:00.000-06:00I am ever hopeful that this skatepark will go thro...I am ever hopeful that this skatepark will go through and am a huge fan and supporter of Aaron's, as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887889462834854605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-44487623967939088042008-03-05T09:04:00.000-06:002008-03-05T09:04:00.000-06:00I second Gates of Memphis' sentiment.I second Gates of Memphis' sentiment.Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16251323652168004578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-62306801568074230952008-03-05T00:57:00.000-06:002008-03-05T00:57:00.000-06:00hear, hear!What are the reasons for developing a m...hear, hear!<BR/><BR/>What are the reasons for developing a master plan, and why should this interfere with the Mud Island skatepark?gatesofmemphishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00401189819920871321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12509286.post-72034743882113603692008-03-05T00:09:00.000-06:002008-03-05T00:09:00.000-06:00Skatepark on Mud Island is the best idea I have he...Skatepark on Mud Island is the best idea I have heard since RDC ever showed up. In the late '80s there was a skate contest event on Mud Island that drew a ton of young skaters to the Island when no one was going there on a regular Saturday afternoon.<BR/><BR/>If done right, this park would be a major draw for skaters from all over the country. I agree it could be the best locale in the country--skating on the Mighty Mississippi, using the environment you got (currently used 2 days a year to shoot off fireworks) to your own city's advantage. <BR/><BR/>Beats the hell outta the floating dock thing and would be used a whole lot more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com