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We live a block away from the proposed pool, have two kids who would love it. I don't recall the exact price of joining, but it was substantially more than what we pay at our current pool (Shannon Park) and wasn't going to have a swim team (at first at least). Otherwise, it would have been a nice addition. I do agree that it could have been used as a smokescreen to limit opposition to the condos. I do feel for the folks who live across the street. A bunch of cars would certainly put a dent in the quality of life. That said, the owners have always been great neighbors — hosting several events and encouraging people to walk the grounds. In regards to the number of folks living close enough to walk, it's pretty substantial, but not everyone wants/needs a pool, so they really had to look beyond the neighborhood.

Saw a cyclist this morning on central heading up the hill just before Five Points taking matters into his own hands, and good on him for doing so. He bravely rode squarely in the center of the right lane — not caring a hoot for the drivers behind him pulling out their hair. Message received.

Around 9 this morning, about 20 cop cars, bikes, trucks congregated at old Todd's Flowers site. Wasn't a bust; looked more fact finding/planning. Hide your kids, hide your wife.

That is really great to hear. We could use folks who have something invested in the neighborhood to offset, although barely, apartment after apartment after apartment.

Ridiculous traffic this morning on Central @ 8:45-ish. Backed up from the apartment worksite right next to the railroad tracks. Totally inconsiderate to motorists, blocked traffic during morning rush. They had cement trucks and dump trucks pulling in, backing out one after the other with nearly total disregard for traffic.

I don't think you're allowed to criticize "developers" or allowed to complain about all the apartments or traffic on this board. You'll be personally attacked and called old-fashioned by some fat-cat loving troll who doesn't even live in PM.

Don't troll me bro!

This is a huge cop-out and it's really not true. Some of us PM residents are a bit tired of seeing crappy apartments and bad traffic with zero foresight. You plan 100 homes with .2-acre lot behind Veterans Park and not that many folks are going to be angry. You plan a nice retail spot with parking in the back; not many complaints. It's the path of least ($$) resistance crap that bites.

So explain, you want fast food if it's a "thoughtful design" but you'll take canyons of apartments (which we are seeing in and around PM) any way you can get them. ... As for freedom of speech, you can say what you like, but you might take some heat from time to time. I, for one (and I don't expect you to care, nor understand) do not support Chick-Fil-A. Is that OK? I'm OK with you totally supporting Chick-Fil-A.

Anyone who knows even just a little about PM knows Chick-Fil-A (because of its controversial views on gay marriage) would not be a good fit for this neighborhood.

OK, slapdash construction and horrendous traffic aren't "valid complaints." I offered you an easy out; you chose not to take it — had to be a message board "big shot."

Thanks for firing a personal shot across my bow, "Burg," on a message board no less. I'm sorry you disagree and I could have done without the vitriol. Unlike you, I don't like the idea of endless apartments with no additional single-family housing nor retail. Can't I voice that without you taking personal shots? And, would you say that to my face? If not, I suggest you apologize.

The tools building yet more less-than-thrilling apartments there know there's a train track 5 feet away, right? And that train is loud and that its horn is shockingly loud. And, traffic on Central has steadily been getting worse and worse and adding to that nightmare is going to make getting around even more difficult and dangerous. It's like building a car without brakes: not smart, yo. Fat-cats' wallets: 1. Standard of living: 0.

So, you're suggesting a, hedge fund?

And I'm certain like you like these new apartments along Central, people liked what went on Eastway decades ago.

As a longtime Plaza Midwood resident, I must admit that I'm not overly excited about the apartment boom along Central heading into Plaza Midwood. The thought of massive, ugly, crappy apartments and more and more bars isn't that exciting. It's Pineville North. It would be one thing if there was a bit more retail, but these apartments will be falling apart within a decade. I have no earthly idea how people claiming to be architects "create" such crap. These apartments are to housing what baby food is to fine dining.