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Developer Proposes Ways to Revitalize Downtown Gastonia

GASTONIA, NC-When the city of Gastonia, 20 miles west of Charlotte, formed a Downtown redevelopment commission in the late 1960s, it didn't realize the problems facing that part of town would still exist today.

By Robert Anthony | Updated on January 23, 2001

GASTONIA, NC-John Ellington, a high-profile developer who helped revitalize Downtown Memphis, TN, has presented a proposal to the City Council that reflects what it has known since the 1960s, according to a published report.

On his list of recommendations are a six-to eight-screen movie theater, live theater, outdoor performing area and restaurants with live entertainment. Ellington thinks one of the establishments should be a sports bar/restaurant operated by local celebrities.

He says to eliminate all the boarded-up buildings and vacant lots and build at least 500 apartments Downtown. He also recommends gardens and outdoor furniture and an assortment of appealing and appropriate retail stores.

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