This question was asked of me in a Facebook post and is worthy of a complete response. I think Progress Point Park would be a great idea if it had a point. They should have named it “Pointless Park” and here is why. Think of Park Avenue and Hannibal Square where there are apartments and condos housing people who frequent the retail, restaurant, and service providers in those areas. What pulls it all together and makes these areas a civic and financial success? The answer is Central Park and Shady Park, providing the open and green space that adds value…
Commentary by Pete Weldon
