Dear 3CDC

[singdammit]

...If you think that this constitutes community engagement, you are not smarter than a fifth grader. In fact, you are just this side of dumb. "The group’s announcement today did not specify a purpose or agenda for the meeting," the article by Jon.Newberry said.

Let me help you out a teeny bit, cuz I'm nice like that: by making an announcement in The

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Target Correctly

[anonymous]

I understand your points, but the Banks Working Group is not 3CDC. Not that there aren't some valid complaints of 3CDC's efforts, but it's irresponsible (and takes away from the effectiveness of your argument) to blame 3CDC for this one.

Re: Target Correctly

[singdammit]

It is my understanding that the three purviews of 3CDC are Over-the-Rhine, Fountain Square, and The Banks, so the Banks Working Group (the 5 white guys + 2) are tied to 3CDC, although appointed by the Mayor.

Re: Target Correctly

[anonymous]

Which meetings have you attended?

Re: Target Correctly

[singdammit]

I live in OTR, so I made it a point to attend the Washington Park meetings.

Look, this isn't a tit for tat- I'm simply commenting that "community engagement" all over Cincinnati, and especially with "downtown development" (used loose) is clumsy, and perhaps left until last to do. My commentary urges a more thoughtful and considerate approach.