Landmark downtown restaurant River City Brewing could make way for apartments

[bl8jaxnative]

I wouldn't rule out that an experienced developer recognizes the importance of changing plans based on public feedback.   So remove from the original plans what you knew was a good idea - outdoor riverside dining - knowing it's something feedback will focus on.   Gives one an easy win.

 Not only does it give you an easy win to be ( supposedly ) changing based on that feedback but it has the added bonus of distracting folk from the usual complaining over more parking spots, precise boat ramp access, etc.

[marcuscnelson]

I think it's much more likely that they just didn't plan to include outdoor dining than that they conspired to manipulate the public into thinking they listened to feedback.

[bl8jaxnative]

Occam's Razor, makes a lot of sense.

Then again, they came back with new plans all of what?  1 1/2 after the original?  And they're already well acquainted w/ downtown and know RCBC is the only outdoor dining on the river downtown.

[thelakelander]

Had a chance to have a meal at Glass and Vine in South Florida last week. This would be a nice use for the Southbank Riverwalk and Friendship Fountain. Here are a few pictures: