CyTown Announcement - Monday 9/19 (Links in OP)
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As long as you keep the Hokroaches off the roof, that would be fine with me. The douches from IC will sit up there and pee off the side and throw projectiles at everyone.
A hotel near scheman/CY would be the highest occupancy hotel in Ames. Between the University, the Research Park, Scheman conferences, and athletics it will be a smash, imo.
So, a car dealership, too.
Not sure about the water table but I do know there is actually a parking garage in the Netherlands that is used as flood control.
University does not own Fraternity or Sorority houses or the land they are built on.
I had my wedding there this April when nothing was going on Athletics wise in IC, and all of the restaurants and shopping were constantly busy. Especially Backpocket and 30Hop.
This success of this project will be all about who moves in to the area. Like mentioned by others, a great local brewery or two moving in would crush year round. Just look at the numbers all of the taphouses do in the DSM area.
Yes, they have. They are experts at their system. Their system isn't our system.
Reality is this is not likely to be on either end of the spectrum people are discussing. It will be more successful than only seeing traffic during MBB and FB… but it won’t be “amazing, spectacular, destination worthy” like others are saying. Like everything, it will be in the middle – the only question is will it be enough to turn positive revenue at a level that makes a meaningful difference. Really only time is going to tell that.
I think it has some things going in its favor – central to various residential areas, close enough for post-work traffic, other events in the ISU Center, families visiting, etc.
It also has some things going against it – similar places like Somerset already struggle, Hilton will likely continue to have little in the off-season for big attractions, many fans don’t show up early enough on weeknights to BB to create a hugely consistent crowd, etc.
The major question I have isn’t about traffic – but what are the revenue generating projections for both a conservative and optimistic result? Hotels and restaurants are notorious for struggling to create large surplus revenue that doesn’t go back into upkeep and overhead. Can it make enough to help the bottom line?
I think it has some things going in its favor – central to various residential areas, close enough for post-work traffic, other events in the ISU Center, families visiting, etc.
It also has some things going against it – similar places like Somerset already struggle, Hilton will likely continue to have little in the off-season for big attractions, many fans don’t show up early enough on weeknights to BB to create a hugely consistent crowd, etc.
The major question I have isn’t about traffic – but what are the revenue generating projections for both a conservative and optimistic result? Hotels and restaurants are notorious for struggling to create large surplus revenue that doesn’t go back into upkeep and overhead. Can it make enough to help the bottom line?
Not to divert the discussion but is there a reason we couldn’t follow their system? I’m genuinely curious why the US doesn’t look towards them for flood control.
We pretty much have already replaced the parking that will be lost by moving/adding the RV lot. and adding new parking around Hilton/Stephens.
I know, I meant buy the frat houses so you don’t have those numb nuts peeing in front of this.
I've wondered if some additional space could be gained by putting in underground drainage and paving over the ditches in between lots.
Didn’t know so many people have never been to one of these entertainment districts and have no idea what they actually are. Not keeping most from commenting though.
These things exist. Mostly built by the same company. All over the country and do quite well.
These things exist. Mostly built by the same company. All over the country and do quite well.
My thoughts exactly. Comparing this to say something like Somerset shouldn’t even be a thing.
