Tuesday, April 06, 2004
I'm sure you've heard now about Wal-marts attempt at creating a city, but this is not the first time that a company has created a city. Meet Reedy Creek Improvement District. Who created the town? See who pays most of their tax base. That's right it's a magical business solution created back in 1967.
Lake Jackson, Texas was bought by Dow Chemical in 1942.
The US government created Boulder City, Nevada in the 1930's. It was there to support the completion of the Hoover Dam. It's still the only city in Nevada to not allow gambling. It did however help to create another town. Lastly, Jamestown was created by the Virginia Company of London in 1607. So none of this is nothing new, folks. The only thing new is that we have the internet now and a whole lot of media coverage.
I'm not saying it's right or wrong, I'm just saying that we've been here before. Well, that and Wal-mart ought to put in some rides. Why not go for the tourist dollars like some other shopping centers do?
Lake Jackson, Texas was bought by Dow Chemical in 1942.
The US government created Boulder City, Nevada in the 1930's. It was there to support the completion of the Hoover Dam. It's still the only city in Nevada to not allow gambling. It did however help to create another town. Lastly, Jamestown was created by the Virginia Company of London in 1607. So none of this is nothing new, folks. The only thing new is that we have the internet now and a whole lot of media coverage.
I'm not saying it's right or wrong, I'm just saying that we've been here before. Well, that and Wal-mart ought to put in some rides. Why not go for the tourist dollars like some other shopping centers do?
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