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Monday, July 07, 2008
Westin, 3CDC, Cincinnati: Fix the road to nowhere!
Posted by The Dean of Cincinnati
Dear Westin, 3CDC, City of Cincinnati:
As you may know, we have worked to get the Fountain Square parking garage under 3CDC’s management to become more handicapped accessible—advocating for better wheelchair curb placement.
As you are probably also aware, the stairwell from the garage to the Westin is not handicapped accessible, despite the fact that cut curbs encourage wheelchairs to enter an elevator which will lead to nowhere.
It is my understanding the area in question is owned and maintained by the City of Cincinnati. However, the space has connections to both the Fountain Square garage and to the Westin.
Rather than pointing the finger, I request that all three of you collaborate towards a solution. Commercial grade wheelchair lifts can interface with the existing space in a cost-effective manner.
Respectfully,
The Dean of Cincinnati
cc: Todd Portune
John London
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07 Jul 2008 at 04:10 pm | #
At the very least there should be clear signage. So there is less confusion and time wasted.
12 Jul 2008 at 04:27 pm | #
24 Jul 2008 at 03:55 pm | #
Will that be like the meeting to do the cut out in the parking garge? whats that been 90 days or more when “ she’ll get right back you..
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can we cuss on here? cause I think they are full of S--- alll of them
24 Jul 2008 at 04:49 pm | #
Comic relief
Dear Mr Westin ( what? it isn’t ) Oh sorry, I thought you name was westin. anyway.
Have we not discussed a 1,000 times, do not call us unless we have called you first? We will not have this happen again. 3cdc and the city, are in the planning stages of even more BS, and cannot be interupted. To save US alot of time lets just cut right to the point.
Downtown Cincinnati has basically no street traffic, and our official “counters” have determined that the number of people who MIGHT visit the Hotel, is small as it is, and even less will require a wheelchair to get from the garage to the Westin. So, as we are busy creating more and more financial liabilities for the city in our name,without any financial liability and we wish you really would not bother us any more. A good suggestion would be to call the Cincinnati Police department, to have them carry the 1 person who may need assistance across Fountain Square ( so we can record the traffic as 3,) 1 whellchair bound persons, and at least 2 police officers which will actually help us show how well we are doing our job to attract people to the square. Our Slogan for this that we only spent 450,000 is a good One. We have named it “ Roll Over Not Under the Square “. We believe that this will greatly benefit and increase business in the CBD. Unfortunately, this will only be on Monday nights, from 8:00 pm- 8:05 PM. Downtown Cincinnati will have a 200 million Dollar streetcar sometime in the next 10 years , and we are sure there will be a way from the wheelchair bound to ride around and get off somewhere within rolling distance of the Hotel. Besides, sometimes at night , I pretend I can’t walk and use the Fountain Square wheelchair ( sorry it is owned by 3cdc and for my official use only City bought it for me. ) and have a few drinks,, and find it amusing wheeling myself around , and it is really a blast getting really close to the steps. It’s kind of edgy, which is so hip you know?
Further, we have asked, and will say only 1 more time, pless do not contact or respond to the Beacon. They are a thorn in our side,and well, we dont like thorns. Contact our press agent first, and she just might get back to you. You never know. People do win the Powerball so there is a chance.
Quite frankly as we tell all of THOSE people who do not at all match our vision of a vibrant downtown Cincinnati , our other new sloagan we made during our drinking/Guitar Hero workshop, which we titled “ Ever been to Columbus? it ain’t all that bad” and we have high hopes for that.
So please, let us do our important work. I may e-mail you at strange hours of the night repeating the words “ I want to discuss your e-mail”, but just ignore them, it’s the Vodka talking.
Boy Genius
Assistant Senior Manager of the Management of Fountain Square Mangement Group LLC LCSW