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Originally Posted by TiltonBB
The last meeting I attended was open to everyone. There was a sign up sheet passed around but only to document who was there. Everyone that wanted to speak was given the opportunity to do so.
There is more information here:
http://www.epa.gov/dced/pdf/laconia.pdf
In my opinion substantial improvement of the Weirs area is a two part problem. The first issue is how to deal with or remove all of the eyesores that are there. You can imagine the public outcry from the owners of properties that have been there and provided support for their families for decades. Not all people will see the changes as an improvement. There will also be push back from people both in the Weirs Beach area as well as tourists that do not want to see change and enjoy things just as they are.
The second issue is to come up with a number of viable businesses that can afford the investment that will be necessary for construction and operation of a yet untested year round attraction. That will require a financial gamble that many will be unwilling to make.
But.......................If you have some good ideas I am sure the Laconia Planning Department would love to hear them! |
Thanks for sharing! It's good to see that the city has had plenty of professional support!
The Weirs is great in that it has many family-friendly activities. In the summer kids love the arcades, go-karts, and drive-in and in the off-season you also have Fun Spot and Kellerhaus. I think a large family-friendly resort with an indoor water park would help attract more families to the area, particularly in the off-season. I'm not sure if Weirs Beach is considered too close to other indoor water resorts but I would think that it could potentially be considered an attractive area given close proximity to other family-friendly activities.
I would also suggest trying to attract some family-friendly restaurants and indoor activities (e.g, indoor playgrounds) to the Weirs area. Given the large number of kid-friendly attractions in the area it would be good to find ways to encourage families to stay longer and spend more.