Topic: Will You approve license to operate in your region in exchange for Trust funds (Read 310 times)
January 14, 2025, 05:14:44 AM
Of course, I am far from this problem, but purely hypothetical, it seems to me that the development of the district's economy is more important for its residents than the abstract cultural heritage of this place. Why abstract? Well, I can hardly imagine what kind of valuable cultural heritage there could be that would sacrifice the well-being of local residents for this. If the cultural heritage currently benefits the local people (for example, from tourism), this is one side of the question, but if not, who is ready to compensate the locals for the refusal to build a casino in order to preserve cultural heritage? In general, can't this issue be resolved at the municipal level? Or by some kind of vote?
January 14, 2025, 04:10:43 AM
I agree with some of the posts here; it would also provide opportunities for those looking for work, as well as help families who live near the casino by opening a restaurant, selling snacks, and a small store. That would be a huge help, but I would like to preserve the cultural heritage because it attracts not only locals but also tourists.
This is a good enough economic turnaround so that people who are near the casino get benefits from the casino business, but this policy must also be regulated by the government fairly and can benefit both parties.
Why not accept the casino and then preserve the cultural heritage? I don't think there is a problem having both of them? Unless the place where they want to establish this casino is exactly in the place where the cultural heritage is?
Regarding preserving culture, it certainly depends on every culture in every place. Some countries prohibit gambling or even the establishment of Casino Businesses because it has a lot of negative impact when those who play just want to win and continue to spend money on casinos. But if casinos are a culture of the past in some places, this may be a place that must be preserved ,
But of course with strict regulations and government involvement to regulate casinos so that they do not become a terrible place for some people.
January 14, 2025, 03:35:48 AM
What the OP said often happens in an area where development will eventually give rise to polemik in the community because it interferes with cultural heritage, it is undeniable that many of the world community are current very thick in defending their customs and culture so I think it is necessary to take a more and wise approach to make the community believe that the development will benefit them, I think it is very important for everyone involved to be able to maintain the existing cultural heritage but still development can also continue, because after all these two things are very important for the community, because development can provide many benefits for the community, but cultural heritage is also very valuable and cannot be replace so far.
January 14, 2025, 03:19:08 AM
- Having a casino in our region have negative and positive effect in our community.
the target of the casino will be one of the people in your community or might be in your family.
but that not the problem of that business, it is on the control of the money owner.
I will let them hve their casino but in a condition that it mush be a hotel and casino. this will not just attract gamblers but tourist.
Which will benefit the businesses around that establishment, especially tourst spots.
The trust funds should be use to maek the region a better place and imporovement on every sector should be a MUST!
trust funds should be transparent to the people of that regiong!
the target of the casino will be one of the people in your community or might be in your family.
but that not the problem of that business, it is on the control of the money owner.
I will let them hve their casino but in a condition that it mush be a hotel and casino. this will not just attract gamblers but tourist.
Which will benefit the businesses around that establishment, especially tourst spots.
The trust funds should be use to maek the region a better place and imporovement on every sector should be a MUST!
trust funds should be transparent to the people of that regiong!
January 14, 2025, 03:08:56 AM
Now, on this opposing sides, people's opinion about the subject would heavily depend on their perception towards change. For the conservatives in nature they would consider to side the group that wants to have their culture maintained and intact which a trust fund given the approval of the casino on their soil could really alter a lot of things in their environment and definitely thats what development is about. Development comes at a cost which conservatives finds it difficult to embrace.
Lending my stance on this matter as a lover of development, especially sustainable development that gives vantage attention to both the present and future needs of a people, supporting a license to the casino in this subject on ground of the plans they present would be where my side is found.
Lending my stance on this matter as a lover of development, especially sustainable development that gives vantage attention to both the present and future needs of a people, supporting a license to the casino in this subject on ground of the plans they present would be where my side is found.
January 13, 2025, 05:03:21 PM
If you are part of the community, which side will you be on?
Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
Believe it or not, excessive practices of cultures and traditions are mostly lead to awkwardness with an immunity to just stay contented even when there comes opportunities to provide a better and advanced new changes such as the economical situation and infrastructural developments that would play crucial roles of empowerments and technologies.Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
Take it this way... Cultures does not out foods on the table so it can just get scrapped or behind let a trend of development come through.
Of course we need the production of technologies and strategies to grow my mindsets to merge the the trends of economy than upholding a religious culture which does not feasibly provide our needs.
January 13, 2025, 02:35:18 PM
Who's side will you be if one casino applies for a license to operate in your region in exchange for setting up a trust fund to develop your area? And your area is known to have cultural heritage to protect, the community is divided on this; one part of the community is okay with the trust funds, and the other part is against it as it may lose the cultural heritage of the region it is known for in exchange for a more revitalized community.
First, maybe we have to look at the views of the people around because even though for example the area or place that will be used as a casino is a place that has been purchased or contracted but in the end we have to see the response whether the area is welcoming or not with gambling because not all places will welcome gambling.
In addition, we must see in terms of regulation whether in our country in the end legalize something like this (casino) or not because after all this is an important thing that must be considered.
The most likely problem is licensing because in the end, even though in our area we may be in control with the people around us, but still licensing is an important thing from local officials.
As long as it is safe then it is not wrong for me to give permission to operate but when some of the things I said are not fulfilled then it will only make the situation more chaotic and even the intention in developing the area with guarantees it will never be implemented properly because there will always be pros and cons that will be encountered.
January 13, 2025, 02:27:57 PM
I would choose development over hypocrisy. I said hypocrisy because these very group of people who are strongly against the casino operating in their area do even worse things than gamblers. We are in an era where gambling is no longer hidden to anyone. Some persons who are members of that community may even gamble online in secret so people don't know. The world has really evolved, so some certain restrictions on adults in the name of tradition or heritage are no longer necessary because people would always find a way to do what they like.
Since the casino will bring development to the community, they should seize the opportunity to make life easy for themselves, while also putting in place some rules and regulations the casino must follow.
Since the casino will bring development to the community, they should seize the opportunity to make life easy for themselves, while also putting in place some rules and regulations the casino must follow.
January 13, 2025, 01:52:17 PM
The offer is actually very tempting. But you know what’s the reality, if they offer that huge amount, then that would mean the effect could be massive to the community. In other words, it can be an advantage on the casino, but it could create the worst effect scenario on part of the people in the community. So my stance is not to approve their offer, but to retain the cultural heritage of the people. Any region may chose the progress and welfare of the community, without setting divisions that could play a hindrance on the overall anticipated region’s welfare and progress.
It's like that. Those guys won't build something small but an entire mountain. I believe that nobody is outside reality and such big plans and structures affect massively literally everything. Especially when we are talking about casinos, their influence is huge.
Let's not forget that casinos bring with them a lot of bad things and only one good thing, money. Simply put, the cheese they threw away is nice, but we've seen (and we know) the trap! So I would say no to a casino in their area. Let them keep the money and leave the residents in their peace.
January 13, 2025, 01:15:18 PM
It's funny that here in my country the government has been constantly saying the following: "we need to attract many casinos to our country, to improve tourism in our country, so as a government we are giving tax exemption to all casinos that come to operate in our country".
Sometimes it actually depends on the casinos and the laws of those countries. Some countries have too strict laws and rules that regulate gambling and as a result it can be stressing for casinos to trend properly in regions like that. One of the things that can actually influence the availability of some casinos in different regions is actually the religion in some countries especially if a vast majority of the people there practice one religion that is strongly against gambling.In as much as casinos make sure to keep their customers happy they also aim for profit because that's is essential what keeps them running.
January 13, 2025, 01:08:32 PM
If I were part of the community I would prioritize heritage preservation. However if the project would benefit the majority why not consider it especially if it’s possible and negotiable to move forward with the project without compromising the identity of the area? For example setting terms that help preserve some or most aspects of the cultural heritage while still accepting the funds. I would advocate for strict guidelines and protections to preserve the cultural identity of the region. This could include allocating part of the trust fund specifically for heritage preservation and ensuring that any development is community-focused and aligns with local values. Community input throughout the process should be mandatory.
January 13, 2025, 01:07:26 PM
I agree with some of the posts here; it would also provide opportunities for those looking for work, as well as help families who live near the casino by opening a restaurant, selling snacks, and a small store. That would be a huge help, but I would like to preserve the cultural heritage because it attracts not only locals but also tourists.
Why not accept the casino and then preserve the cultural heritage? I don't think there is a problem having both of them? Unless the place where they want to establish this casino is exactly in the place where the cultural heritage is?
The majority of those who are kicking against the development are either none gamblers or even someone that has high religious self-practice because the impact of having a casino in an environment is more positive than it is negative, I know many are concerned about its impacts on the financial life of those around the casino.Why not accept the casino and then preserve the cultural heritage? I don't think there is a problem having both of them? Unless the place where they want to establish this casino is exactly in the place where the cultural heritage is?
But mind you, one can still have a physical casino in a place and still not allow their activities outside the casino, so most times you won't even know that there is a casino in such a place, so its environmental impact is very low compared to the gains.
January 13, 2025, 01:02:31 PM
If you are part of the community, which side will you be on?
Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
According to the research I got from Google on Wikipedia, I was made to understand that "Coney Island is a neighborhood and entertainment area in the southwestern section of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. A neighborhood bounded by Brighton Beach to its east, Lower New York Bay to it's south and west, and Gravesend to the north"., and located on a land area of 1.790 Kilometers per square, having a population of 119,482 people and also known to have a total number of 5million visitors yearly, as a tourist and entertainment city. Hence, if I was to choose between "preserving the cultural heritage of my city or developing the region for a more robust economy" I will go about maintaining preserving it's culture, since Coney island is not underdeveloped, and also generate lots of revenue from the number of visitors that comes in yearly, because just as the second person stated, the establishment of a casino could drive up housing costs, create a permanent state of overcrowding and congestion. But though, everybody is entitled to their opinions.Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
Those who will also prefer the landing of casino literally have their own advantage to visualize and how it will impact them, a choice will be made and either way they are attached to benefits.
January 13, 2025, 12:56:18 PM
I agree with some of the posts here; it would also provide opportunities for those looking for work, as well as help families who live near the casino by opening a restaurant, selling snacks, and a small store. That would be a huge help, but I would like to preserve the cultural heritage because it attracts not only locals but also tourists.
Why not accept the casino and then preserve the cultural heritage? I don't think there is a problem having both of them? Unless the place where they want to establish this casino is exactly in the place where the cultural heritage is?
Why not accept the casino and then preserve the cultural heritage? I don't think there is a problem having both of them? Unless the place where they want to establish this casino is exactly in the place where the cultural heritage is?
January 13, 2025, 12:22:58 PM
When there are already so many casinos in my country, then it would be nice if they set aside some money for some smart things... More or less, the casinos here have investments in various socially useful things, I already wrote about that, in the end it is also way of advertising for them, whatever they do the name of the casino is written all over it.
When there are already so many casinos in my country, then it would be nice if they set aside some money for some smart things... More or less, the casinos here have investments in various socially useful things, I already wrote about that, in the end it is also way of advertising for them, whatever they do the name of the casino is written all over it.
When there are already so many casinos in my country, then it would be nice if they set aside some money for some smart things... More or less, the casinos here have investments in various socially useful things, I already wrote about that, in the end it is also way of advertising for them, whatever they do the name of the casino is written all over it.
We can't deny the fact that the business of these casinos can create a lot of jobs or money to where it is operational. However, as you increase the number of this kind of business, it means, there will be more gamblers who are hoping to win. Let us admit the fact that only few can win on this game at the end of the day. So more people are on the losing side if you say, there will be more casinos existing on a particular area. Yes, there will be more jobs, however, there will be more problematic gamblers who are being produced in this scenario.
January 13, 2025, 11:54:36 AM
When there are already so many casinos in my country, then it would be nice if they set aside some money for some smart things... More or less, the casinos here have investments in various socially useful things, I already wrote about that, in the end it is also way of advertising for them, whatever they do the name of the casino is written all over it.
When there are already so many casinos in my country, then it would be nice if they set aside some money for some smart things... More or less, the casinos here have investments in various socially useful things, I already wrote about that, in the end it is also way of advertising for them, whatever they do the name of the casino is written all over it.
When there are already so many casinos in my country, then it would be nice if they set aside some money for some smart things... More or less, the casinos here have investments in various socially useful things, I already wrote about that, in the end it is also way of advertising for them, whatever they do the name of the casino is written all over it.
January 13, 2025, 11:47:44 AM
It's funny that here in my country the government has been constantly saying the following: "we need to attract many casinos to our country, to improve tourism in our country, so as a government we are giving tax exemption to all casinos that come to operate in our country". I don't have data on the real impact that the casinos that are in my country are causing, but from what I have seen is that the many casinos that are in my country are improving tourism in my country and creating jobs. That's why in my opinion it would be good if they accepted the casino
January 13, 2025, 11:23:37 AM
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I think they will question who is behind the casino because it is probably the issue. It's like who will greatly benefit from this project. When the Chinese investors tried developing casinos in my area, people were also protesting. Now that Chinese have moved to another city, they want them back.
I think they will question who is behind the casino because it is probably the issue. It's like who will greatly benefit from this project. When the Chinese investors tried developing casinos in my area, people were also protesting. Now that Chinese have moved to another city, they want them back.
Because they were not initially aware of the massive influx of money and jobs they were going to create within the community I guess. Something similar happens with the Chinese community in my city, when they began to come from China over a decade ago people were kind of skeptical of their true intentions and there was distrust, they were quite closed to having contact with the local people of the region, nowadays people have understood the Chinese have come here for the same reason we have also moved to another country: to get a better life and do business.
Even though it could sound as a stereotype there are many asian in this city who are indeed very active gamblers and participate in it very often, as it stands for now, they have their own dedicated casinos and gambling floors with slots, the local people prefer sport-betting instead of going straight for slots and other casino games, which appeal more to our asian neighbors.
January 13, 2025, 11:13:40 AM
They could still [preserve the heritage alongside the progress of the city. As long as the casino does not destroy the historic structures, it will bring development to the region and probably increase the value of the properties.
I think they will question who is behind the casino because it is probably the issue. It's like who will greatly benefit from this project. When the Chinese investors tried developing casinos in my area, people were also protesting. Now that Chinese have moved to another city, they want them back.
January 13, 2025, 10:55:28 AM
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I will support the opposition to maintain their culture, although this trusteeship fund is tempted with a large enough nominal, but in my opinion cultural heritage is very valuable and again when the casino is dikan there will change many activities of local residents to gamble, this kind of thing if Not accompanied by assistance from the government for this development will be very dangerous in the future, especially if there is no management for gambling addicts, I think online gambling alone is enough rather than building such physically. 
January 13, 2025, 10:06:56 AM
I bet majority of the people doesn't have the trust on who is gonna handle that money because usually the government just suck it up entirely and does nothing so instead of nothing the people want to own what they think that is proud. Even though I am not against the gambling in anyway but if something is behind their cultural beliefs then I don't want to change that, I will try to keep things as long as possible because once we lost then it's not possible to go back to where we were.
January 13, 2025, 09:58:49 AM
If you are part of the community, which side will you be on?
Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
From the article Coney Island has always depended on its cultural heritage for survival. The community heavily relies on funds from seasonal tourism. And there is fear that the proposed casino investment would destroy this agelong source of income. Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
My love for cultural and natural environmental preservation is priceless. Although the project will bring in more infrastructural development, it also has its consequences. The benefits it will bring might be eroded by high housing costs and environmental problems with could lead to natural disasters in the future. The income derived from tourism might be higher than the income from the casino in the long run.
I stand for the preservation of the cultural heritage of my area.
January 13, 2025, 09:55:04 AM
If you are part of the community, which side will you be on?
Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
If I have a say and my words are influential, as much as I want to get the money and benefits from it, it's best to keep and preserve culture and heritage of the area and the community. Because once it is broken, changed and replaced, it's hard to get it back. There is a need for a consensus and for everyone to agree on what's the best for the majority. If there will benefits for the majority, I think many will be okay and have an approval on it but if it's only a few that will benefit from it, best to keep the cultural heritage that's being protected in the area. Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
January 13, 2025, 09:25:46 AM
Progress and historical values in many countries always collide; this actually happened in our city, where century-old houses are being taken down for the erection of commercial buildings in the name of progress because our town just turned into a city and the population is growing, and the city government needs to develop areas to serve the growing community, and the only way to do this is to build a commercial district and just retain those highly valued historical locations.
January 13, 2025, 06:47:01 AM
The offer is actually very tempting. But you know what’s the reality, if they offer that huge amount, then that would mean the effect could be massive to the community. In other words, it can be an advantage on the casino, but it could create the worst effect scenario on part of the people in the community. So my stance is not to approve their offer, but to retain the cultural heritage of the people. Any region may chose the progress and welfare of the community, without setting divisions that could play a hindrance on the overall anticipated region’s welfare and progress.
January 13, 2025, 06:44:26 AM
If you are part of the community, which side will you be on?
Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
I'm on preserving the cultural heritage if the region is very abundant in historical events. We have to preserve something in our history for the generation to come; the casino operation can still be located in a region where they can build their operation without harming the place's historical significance.
We have a saying here in a country that a country that doesn't look back on its past cannot move forward with dignity; its ok to progress, but we have to be proud of our heritage.
January 13, 2025, 05:42:58 AM
If the core values of a community is specifically against gambling with a good reason then it can be considered above money because it's a part of their culture and traditions. But if it's merely because they're afraid of change, they don't want the residents and visitors of their community to gamble, then I can support collecting the money offered by the casino as a trust fund. People needs to understand responsible gambling, it's not every gambler that gambles irresponsibly and becomes addicts. If gambling is not illegal in a country, then it shouldn't be restricted in communities, what communities needs to do is to educate their residents about the dangers of irresponsible gambling that leads to addiction.
January 13, 2025, 02:43:21 AM
Well, I’m not in such a situation so my opinion might not even align with what majority think.
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If I were in this situation, I’d support it. The funds could really help with fixing up infrastructure, and the increased attention to the community could create more opportunities for businesses.
We have seen this happen so many times and at the end it never goes in favor for those who are opposed. Because at the end of the day, it is still money. Profit is profit and no leader would ignore a chance to do so much more with the region with the money they will get from allowing this casino. Even if we weigh in on our opinions and highlight the region's identity and how it will not align with a casino, I do not think they will still listen anyway. A leader has to make the toughest decisions for the benefit of the community. ~
If I were in this situation, I’d support it. The funds could really help with fixing up infrastructure, and the increased attention to the community could create more opportunities for businesses.
January 13, 2025, 02:26:33 AM
I think this is almost the same deal as what happened to our city here. A cockpit was constructed near our place and it's been two years now if I am not mistaken. Changes did happen in our city, the road was fixed, city lights on that new road, and different projects coming out and I think most of the funds are coming from that cockpit which is really a huge deal when a derby happens.
But the only difference is, there's no one asked what will happen, it's just the government which decided everything and I think it made good to the city although I hate the place where it was erected since it is near our subdivision.
Still, this will all depend on the consensus, that's if a regular person has a say in the decision.
But the only difference is, there's no one asked what will happen, it's just the government which decided everything and I think it made good to the city although I hate the place where it was erected since it is near our subdivision.
Still, this will all depend on the consensus, that's if a regular person has a say in the decision.
January 13, 2025, 01:41:49 AM
If you are part of the community, which side will you be on?
Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
Most of the business that provides negative impact to its neighbor usually offer a compensation to affected people or area. It only means the effect is bad on me that’s why they are compensating so my obvious answer is no to this.
I will stick to not supporting to maintain peace on my area since establishing a casino near my house will surely make it more busy with gamblers, worst part is when those problem gambler cause trouble to his/her surroundings.
Those pros can be easily erased by its cons which is much better to not just add it to maintain the current peace on the area.
January 13, 2025, 12:54:54 AM
If you are part of the community, which side will you be on?
Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
According to the research I got from Google on Wikipedia, I was made to understand that "Coney Island is a neighborhood and entertainment area in the southwestern section of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. A neighborhood bounded by Brighton Beach to its east, Lower New York Bay to it's south and west, and Gravesend to the north"., and located on a land area of 1.790 Kilometers per square, having a population of 119,482 people and also known to have a total number of 5million visitors yearly, as a tourist and entertainment city. Hence, if I was to choose between "preserving the cultural heritage of my city or developing the region for a more robust economy" I will go about maintaining preserving it's culture, since Coney island is not underdeveloped, and also generate lots of revenue from the number of visitors that comes in yearly, because just as the second person stated, the establishment of a casino could drive up housing costs, create a permanent state of overcrowding and congestion. But though, everybody is entitled to their opinions. Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
January 12, 2025, 10:45:15 PM
Realistically, no matter much we try to preserve every culture in due time when some can of new shift in thoughts begins such cultural heritage will have some minor changes.
People do not realize that culture evolves. We, humans, evolve and it is in our nature to change one way or another. Instead of trying to push back on natural evolution, we should just accept it and think of ways to make the new culture our own culture. I am sure those who are complaining are the elderly. The development of the community is no longer for them anymore but for the future generations which is who they should think about. 
January 12, 2025, 10:00:58 PM
Who's side will you be if one casino applies for a license to operate in your region in exchange for setting up a trust fund to develop your area? And your area is known to have cultural heritage to protect, the community is divided on this; one part of the community is okay with the trust funds, and the other part is against it as it may lose the cultural heritage of the region it is known for in exchange for a more revitalized community.
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If you are part of the community, which side will you be on?
Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
i believe both can be done as a community we need to move forward and progress we can't be left behind and let other regions keep moving forward and forward while we stay still in our places i believe advancement can be done while still preserving their cultural heritage a balance can be maintained if they try hard enough to incorporate their culture and identity to the casino still Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
January 12, 2025, 05:27:37 PM
No matter the amount in the trustfund some cultural beliefs canybe bought and changed for any amount of development promised, in some places operating a casino or gambling is considered to be a sin and at that their religion beliefs is against it, for example in such a place, no matter what the trustfund can bring to the table, they will likely and always kick against it as against they region and cultural beliefs.
January 12, 2025, 05:09:51 PM
Realistically, no matter much we try to preserve every culture in due time when some can of new shift in thoughts begins such cultural heritage will have some minor changes. However on this note I believe that if the proposal has it to develop the community trust fund and yes there will be change in behavioural pattern of the community but whether they like it or not things will definitely change later on so I will be in the part that supports the casino to create a trust fund for the community.
Hence the disadvantages of Coney Island having a casino rooted in the heart of the community is as high as the advantage, so I believe embracing the opportunity will be much better for everyone regulations should be made towards their terms of operations.
Hence the disadvantages of Coney Island having a casino rooted in the heart of the community is as high as the advantage, so I believe embracing the opportunity will be much better for everyone regulations should be made towards their terms of operations.
January 12, 2025, 05:00:51 PM
If you are part of the community, which side will you be on?
Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
Preserving the cultural heritage of the community is the side of the argument I would have taken and would not have a rethink about it. There are other things that can lead to setting up a trust fund for the community which would not entail destroying the cultural heritage of my people. Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
If that is allowed, then they will also move a motion to relocate the original settlers of the land to another place so as to give way for their development. It will never happen.
January 12, 2025, 04:25:19 PM
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The supporter part can be clearly seen based on how it'd be implemented since, well, they just need money. The opposition though on the other hand, can't understand how it'd drive up housing and disrupt the neighborhood's "character". Is it because gamblers would pop up? If that was all it took to ruin it then I reckon it wasn't much to begin with in the first place. Plus, I don't think the casino would have that many users daily anyway, to the point that there'd be, in their own words, "overcrowding". Pretty sure it's just an exaggeration? I'd personally be more focused on the development part. Mainly because it's focusing more on improving qol, aka fixing stuff, not making new stuff. That's going to be 100% helpful for them as well as for tourists.
January 12, 2025, 03:57:41 PM
Well, I’m not in such a situation so my opinion might not even align with what majority think. But one thing I’m sure of is that people’s fear of change often makes them focus only on the disadvantages, without considering how to take advantage of the opportunities or make the most of the situation. I’m sure that’s part of what fuels the opposition. At the same time, those in support might only be looking at the immediate benefits and not considering the long-term impact. So honestly, no matter what side people take, I don’t think anyone can say they’re completely right.
If I were in this situation, I’d support it. The funds could really help with fixing up infrastructure, and the increased attention to the community could create more opportunities for businesses. Overall, I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages at this point, as long as there’s a plan to deal with any issues that might come up later.
If I were in this situation, I’d support it. The funds could really help with fixing up infrastructure, and the increased attention to the community could create more opportunities for businesses. Overall, I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages at this point, as long as there’s a plan to deal with any issues that might come up later.
January 12, 2025, 03:33:06 PM
Who's side will you be if one casino applies for a license to operate in your region in exchange for setting up a trust fund to develop your area? And your area is known to have cultural heritage to protect, the community is divided on this; one part of the community is okay with the trust funds, and the other part is against it as it may lose the cultural heritage of the region it is known for in exchange for a more revitalized community.
This is exactly what happens on Coney Island. New York
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The Coney, a proposed casino in Brooklyn’s Coney Island neighborhood in New York, has stirred significant attention, with developers announcing plans to establish a $200 million community trust fund if their gaming license is approved.
One supporter express
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Pat Singer, the founder of the Brighton Beach Neighborhood Association, argue that the funds could significantly improve Coney Island’s infrastructure, including repairs to the long-neglected boardwalk. “By approving this project, you will open the door to new funding which will raise the quality of life for the people in Coney Island,”
And those on the opposition
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On the other hand, many residents and local organizations the project could lead to the “ruin of the entire Coney Island.” Rinn and other critics argue that the casino could drive up housing costs, disrupt the neighborhood’s character, and create a permanent state of overcrowding and congestion, especially in a community that relies heavily on seasonal tourism.
If you are part of the community, which side will you be on?
Preserving the cultural heritage or developing the region for a more robust economy
For the whole story, check this article
Coney Island Casino Proposal Promises $200 Community Trust Fund
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