@benfulton@bloomington_in I am puzzled by this, but also kinda cynical. Are there vendors within the convention center who don't want to compete with the surrounding town?
What's the problem with conventioneers "interact[ing] with and patroniz[ing] downtown businesses"? I though that was the main reason for cities to get convention centers.
The only thing that can explain this is in-house protectionism.
@markstos@bloomington_in The "money saved" number is much bigger if one can do without car ownership. By living where a car was unnecessary, we could live w/o a car and saved thousands of $$ per year.
@Davriellelouna Sure would be a pity if he came to his car to find no air in the tires.
BTW, in many states, they can lock you up for stuff like that.
LOCK HIM UP!!
@benfulton @bloomington_in I am puzzled by this, but also kinda cynical. Are there vendors within the convention center who don't want to compete with the surrounding town?
What's the problem with conventioneers "interact[ing] with and patroniz[ing] downtown businesses"? I though that was the main reason for cities to get convention centers.
The only thing that can explain this is in-house protectionism.
@markstos @bloomington_in The "money saved" number is much bigger if one can do without car ownership. By living where a car was unnecessary, we could live w/o a car and saved thousands of $$ per year.