The court directed the city to "take all actions necessary to implement the relief granted, including making all necessary changes to city records, maps and plans, and receiving and reviewing and acting upon all applications from HSP…in compliance with this court's order."
Following the decision, SugarHouse principals held a press briefing in the offices of its law firm, Cozen O'Conner, saying it expects to break ground for the $550-million slots and entertainment facility "in the coming weeks," with an anticipated opening by October 2009.
"We are gratified by this decision and excited about the opportunities ahead," says Bob Sheldon, president of SugarHouse Casino. "We remain committed to working with our neighbors to reach agreement on a community benefits agreement and look forward to creating thousands of new jobs and generating millions of dollars in new tax revenues for the city and commonwealth."
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