Mr. Peterson – If I interpret what you are saying correctly, the Casa Linda Theater is no longer capable of being profitable due to the amount of renovation that is needed to make it safe and usable? Are you also inferring that the owners are looking for someone to bail them out of this apparent money pit? I am led to believe that you have a great interest in the Theater and would likely be a champion for its restoration.
Could you propose a plan for the revival of the Theater? Can you really use the Northstar 8 theater as a comparison to Casa Linda. That theater was built in the early 80’s and has none of the charm or history of Casa Linda. I believe that there are several historical organizations that could become involved in the restoration of the theater. The same can be said of the neighborhood surrounding UA 8. I grew up there an know the area’s homes were built in the 70’s and the area is not nearly as investor worthy as Casa Linda.
The Area surrounding Casa Linda is currently in a “generational limbo”. Many of the older and original residents are being replaced by younger families with greater interest in seeing the neighborhood offer more entertainment options. It is evident by the explosion of Manhattan style residences all over the city, West Village, Addison Circle, Lowest Greenville, Old Plano, that people want a place that offers entertainment and shopping with a neighborhood feel.
Many times opportunity is a matter of timing and I wonder if the old theater’s time has returned?
Mr. Peterson – If I interpret what you are saying correctly, the Casa Linda Theater is no longer capable of being profitable due to the amount of renovation that is needed to make it safe and usable? Are you also inferring that the owners are looking for someone to bail them out of this apparent money pit? I am led to believe that you have a great interest in the Theater and would likely be a champion for its restoration.
Could you propose a plan for the revival of the Theater? Can you really use the Northstar 8 theater as a comparison to Casa Linda. That theater was built in the early 80’s and has none of the charm or history of Casa Linda. I believe that there are several historical organizations that could become involved in the restoration of the theater. The same can be said of the neighborhood surrounding UA 8. I grew up there an know the area’s homes were built in the 70’s and the area is not nearly as investor worthy as Casa Linda.
The Area surrounding Casa Linda is currently in a “generational limbo”. Many of the older and original residents are being replaced by younger families with greater interest in seeing the neighborhood offer more entertainment options. It is evident by the explosion of Manhattan style residences all over the city, West Village, Addison Circle, Lowest Greenville, Old Plano, that people want a place that offers entertainment and shopping with a neighborhood feel.
Many times opportunity is a matter of timing and I wonder if the old theater’s time has returned?