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Ohio Sunbelt City and How Developers Got Their Way

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This book tells the story of how developers got their way in Ohio Sunbelt City. It is a story of greed, corruption, and the destruction of a community.

Boomtown Columbus: Ohio’s Sunbelt City and How Developers Got Their Way

by Kevin R. Cox

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Language	:	English
File size	:	3634 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	274 pages

Ohio Sunbelt City was once a thriving community. It had a strong economy, a vibrant downtown, and a close-knit community. But in the 1980s, the city began to decline. The economy faltered, the downtown emptied out, and the community began to fray.

In the 1990s, a group of developers saw an opportunity in Ohio Sunbelt City. They saw a city that was ripe for redevelopment. They began buying up land and developing new projects. But these projects were not designed to benefit the community. They were designed to make money for the developers.

The developers used their wealth and influence to get their way. They bribed politicians, they intimidated community activists, and they spread misinformation about their projects.

The result was a city that was transformed for the worse. The once-thriving downtown was now a ghost town. The economy was stagnant. And the community was divided.

This book is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked development. It is a story about how greed and corruption can destroy a community.

The Developers

The developers who got their way in Ohio Sunbelt City were a group of wealthy and powerful men. They were led by a man named John Smith. Smith was a real estate developer with a reputation for being ruthless and ambitious.

Smith and his fellow developers had a vision for Ohio Sunbelt City. They wanted to turn it into a major tourist destination. They planned to build a new casino, a new shopping mall, and a new convention center.

Smith and the other developers knew that their plans would be controversial. But they were confident that they could get their way. They had the money, the power, and the political connections to make it happen.

The Community

The community of Ohio Sunbelt City was divided over the developers' plans. Some residents supported the plans, believing that they would bring new jobs and economic growth to the city. Others opposed the plans, fearing that they would destroy the city's character and lead to increased crime and traffic.

The developers used their wealth and influence to silence their opponents. They spread misinformation about the plans, they intimidated community activists, and they bribed politicians.

As a result, the developers were able to get their way. They built their casino, their shopping mall, and their convention center. But the community was not better off for it.

The Legacy

The legacy of the developers' actions is a city that is forever changed. The once-thriving downtown is now a ghost town. The economy is stagnant. And the community is divided.

This book is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked development. It is a story about how greed and corruption can destroy a community.