tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post5149505728190992762..comments2024-03-28T09:40:33.956-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: Smith Park restoration to commenceKingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-57751603742144649532017-11-22T09:04:43.478-06:002017-11-22T09:04:43.478-06:003:30 #lilenragedcokehead3:30 #lilenragedcokeheadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-89338509144806961442017-11-15T16:02:17.142-06:002017-11-15T16:02:17.142-06:00Look at what used to be Calvary Baptist, right dow...Look at what used to be Calvary Baptist, right down the street. Once the largest Baptist Church in Mississippi. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-34797884813291445102017-11-15T08:24:58.606-06:002017-11-15T08:24:58.606-06:00I agree with you 9:03 and I wish Galloway could be...I agree with you 9:03 and I wish Galloway could be persuaded to move their homeless outreach operation elsewhere (though I'm sure no one else really wants this problem at their doorstep). But there is a much bigger problem with homelessness and vagrancy in Jackson that is citywide and needs to be addressed by the Mayor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-64974492443485014902017-11-15T07:38:32.993-06:002017-11-15T07:38:32.993-06:00Every zoo hoses the shit out of the elephant cages...Every zoo hoses the shit out of the elephant cages periodically. But, at the end of the day (as pointed out above) they are still elephant cages and there are still elephants and there will still be shit. Oh....and hoses. Hose It Down...noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-11787454934546911542017-11-14T19:22:51.620-06:002017-11-14T19:22:51.620-06:00The Obama economy? ROFLMAOThe <a href="http://thetrumpreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/economy-8-years-of-Obama.jpg?x20680" rel="nofollow">Obama economy</a>? ROFLMAOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-81988408528301239332017-11-14T18:01:59.102-06:002017-11-14T18:01:59.102-06:00What and y'all are letting Trump take credit f...What and y'all are letting Trump take credit for the Obama economy we are enjoying everywhere but Mississippi, because you guys want to imitate Kansas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-48673427161479429952017-11-14T17:31:31.952-06:002017-11-14T17:31:31.952-06:009:03. homeless are exactly what the legislature ne...9:03. homeless are exactly what the legislature needs to see! provide support for the least of us rather than funds for shopping malls!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-68904934319387460362017-11-14T11:14:43.644-06:002017-11-14T11:14:43.644-06:00Thank you, 6:06 AM! It's nice to be able to s...Thank you, 6:06 AM! It's nice to be able to see this issue from the eyes of homeless persons. Were you posting from a computer in a shelter, or was there a library open, already?<br /><br />But why are fields of grass so important to you? Is that your favorite sort of place for sleeping, with your dog, when you're not panhandling?<br /><br />I like your writing style. The reader can almost SEE you swatting at the hornets in your brain. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-81170635851064137152017-11-14T10:35:35.369-06:002017-11-14T10:35:35.369-06:00Chockwe in the Obama mold- taking credit for work ...Chockwe in the Obama mold- taking credit for work of others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-31221482352889812092017-11-14T09:04:16.082-06:002017-11-14T09:04:16.082-06:001249, your pat on the back to Chock is out of plac...1249, your pat on the back to Chock is out of place. He not his administration had nothing to do with this project. Privately led effort, and paid for with private money. Nothing wrong with recognizing officials when they do something good, but you need to recognize the correct leaders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-63904056220390949772017-11-14T09:03:08.502-06:002017-11-14T09:03:08.502-06:00I think its a great addition and thank DJP and the...I think its a great addition and thank DJP and the Ditto's for getting this done. <br /><br />Now if we could just convince Galloway to move their homeless outreach operation somewhere else, we could really clean up downtown. The fact that all the homeless people trot from all parts of downtown to Galloway every morning and then mingle around hurts the downtown image. There are plenty of buildings away from the core of downtown that Galloway could operate in. I compliment them for taking on this issue, but this is not the image we need people to see as they visit the Capitol and downtown every morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-78953322328827886392017-11-14T06:06:14.898-06:002017-11-14T06:06:14.898-06:00it's sad that this is all we have left as a pa...it's sad that this is all we have left as a park in Downtown Jackson. It had to be the greatest boneheaded move ever to remove the grass field at One Jackson Place for another building when there was probably already 1/2 million square feet of leasable office space available. Jackson has a opportunity to maximize on future development by getting off it's collective lazy, bureaucratic ass, and developing ordinances that create nice space and development for all it's citizens. While the suburbs re-create their version of "Hwy 80 Strip Mall Land", Jackson has a chance to position itself for proper and desirable residential and corporate development.....Jackson just needs to get out of its own way (and me-thinks, DJP, and some of the other names that have been floating around for to long need to get out the way and let some others take up the torch).<br /><br />Link to the original master plan:<br /><br />http://msbusiness.com/2016/11/smith-park-renovation-begins-cutting-trees/<br /><br />They got a long way to go, but it is sad that in this much time, 2.5 million could not be acquired to start and complete this.........Which probably also says that the State of Mississippi is going to have to get streamlined in the budget and legislative process. Parks and public spaces, urban and suburban should always trump wasted legislative time.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-74452288796641766272017-11-14T01:57:40.206-06:002017-11-14T01:57:40.206-06:00"This is a far cry from the original plan, an... "This is a far cry from the original plan, and all that wasted verbage could have just said "we are going to put sod out on the bare areas"<br /> November 13, 2017 at 1:41 PM <br /><br />Yep! Also, they could say: "And, since city employees are too lazy to maintain them, we are removing all water features."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-31000998679166250852017-11-13T22:26:10.237-06:002017-11-13T22:26:10.237-06:009:02. I understand the project was delayed when th...9:02. I understand the project was delayed when the state (MDAH) entered he plcture and requested this park be a Mississippi Landmark. DJP started all of it almost 10 years ago. I understand the Landmark designation held it up, but at the end of the day will be a good thing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-67994696017625042842017-11-13T21:02:28.127-06:002017-11-13T21:02:28.127-06:00Why didn't they plan to finish the renovations...Why didn't they plan to finish the renovations before the opening of the 2 museums?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-40785563539785883342017-11-13T20:46:07.797-06:002017-11-13T20:46:07.797-06:00I walk by or through there daily. I am sooo glad D...I walk by or through there daily. I am sooo glad DJP is doing this. THANK YOU. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-67658761377840274622017-11-13T20:18:57.055-06:002017-11-13T20:18:57.055-06:00Is there controversy in developing a downtown park...Is there controversy in developing a downtown park? Really? Good God people look around. Get out of your provincial, ignorant bubbles. Cities with the arts and amenities live! Those without them don't. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-60880298710464429142017-11-13T18:19:04.166-06:002017-11-13T18:19:04.166-06:00Il live in Birmingham. We have Railroad Park, a 20...Il live in Birmingham. We have Railroad Park, a 20 acre beauty downtown. This is what.....2 acres or so? This is a "no brainer". Do it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-36739311763166805832017-11-13T17:52:18.337-06:002017-11-13T17:52:18.337-06:00We need a first class downtown park. This is our b...We need a first class downtown park. This is our best shot. It is right behind the Governor's Mansion. I applaud DJP and the City of Jackson for their efforts. Now maybe if the state will buy in, Smith Park can become a real asset. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-82716005635787688792017-11-13T17:36:21.263-06:002017-11-13T17:36:21.263-06:00Y'all dreaming if you think Mayor Sloganeering...Y'all dreaming if you think Mayor Sloganeering Lumumba is going to get tough with the homeless and others who frequent the park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-51449346129210752942017-11-13T17:28:09.178-06:002017-11-13T17:28:09.178-06:00I hope the city will enforce the rules nd regulati...I hope the city will enforce the rules nd regulations for parks after completion, and make ALL organizations, including churches, abide by them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-22720656761332024312017-11-13T17:12:40.066-06:002017-11-13T17:12:40.066-06:003:31. No. But he was best friends with Jeff Davis....3:31. No. But he was best friends with Jeff Davis. Uh oh. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-32119942353464032362017-11-13T17:06:25.263-06:002017-11-13T17:06:25.263-06:00Great addition and project. We may actually be abl...Great addition and project. We may actually be able to use it now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-3978318246597523142017-11-13T16:11:36.063-06:002017-11-13T16:11:36.063-06:00How does this "improve the quality of life fo...How does this "improve the quality of life for the entire state"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-8096156990357615872017-11-13T15:31:58.661-06:002017-11-13T15:31:58.661-06:00Named for James Smith Jr., a colorful 19th century...Named for James Smith Jr., a colorful 19th century Scottish merchant and Jackson transplant who donated funds to improve the park in 1884.<br /><br />Did Mr. Smith own slaves, the park may need to be dug up and destroyed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com