I know I'm behind on a lot these topics however, isn't the former Harrah's supposed to be apartments with businesses on the bottom, maybe a small boutique hotel, no gaming if I remember? I know plans change but seriously do we need more gaming? Just like the purposed site on the corner of Virginia and Kietzke.
The downtown casino area does need help. It needs more attention from the Police and social services. There needs to be "beat cops" patrolling with a person representing social services (Cares Campus, Catholic Charities, 211, Nevada Hopes, Access to Healthcare NV, etc). Or at least an office there to reach the people where they are.
I honestly can't believe there isn't a small substation with Police, EMT/First-Aid Responders. When I worked security in one of the casinos years ago it was a sh!t show trying to get patrons to understand we don't call the cops to file a report for a stolen phone. Or if a patron needed more than basic first aid that we were allowed to provide but didn't need an ER, we'd end up taking them to the ER at St. Mary's.
I know there is an axillary force, even a senior citizen axillary, could even check with CERT for holidays and large events. These are the people that could man the station on a voluntary basis to help people file a report leaving the police to patrol and respond to calls or events.
Also, driving downtown stinks. There needs to be better flow, like one way streets. This allows for more street parking and bike lanes. Thinking 1st to 5th or 6th, Sierra to Lake. It's only going to get worse with the new building going on at Lake & 1st. I mean Virginia is only lane each direction anyway. During the holiday season or large events, traffic is horrible.
I have the ides of off street parking garages with a trolleys that go from Plumb to UNR. Paid for with money from the parking garages. Show your ticket and ride. Or pay say 25 cents, donation, or buy a pass for a week or month.
Sorry for the long comment however, this seems like a great place to air my ideas.
Thanks, Kelly! This is very thoughtful. I'd also encourage you submit your thoughts to City Council via public comment. You can just write an email to publiccomment@reno.gov and reference items B.5 (gaming at Reno City Center) and D.1 (Placemaking on Virginia Street) on the July 26th agenda. If you can do that by 4pm today your comments will be sent to them in advance of tomorrow's meeting.
I know I'm behind on a lot these topics however, isn't the former Harrah's supposed to be apartments with businesses on the bottom, maybe a small boutique hotel, no gaming if I remember? I know plans change but seriously do we need more gaming? Just like the purposed site on the corner of Virginia and Kietzke.
The downtown casino area does need help. It needs more attention from the Police and social services. There needs to be "beat cops" patrolling with a person representing social services (Cares Campus, Catholic Charities, 211, Nevada Hopes, Access to Healthcare NV, etc). Or at least an office there to reach the people where they are.
I honestly can't believe there isn't a small substation with Police, EMT/First-Aid Responders. When I worked security in one of the casinos years ago it was a sh!t show trying to get patrons to understand we don't call the cops to file a report for a stolen phone. Or if a patron needed more than basic first aid that we were allowed to provide but didn't need an ER, we'd end up taking them to the ER at St. Mary's.
I know there is an axillary force, even a senior citizen axillary, could even check with CERT for holidays and large events. These are the people that could man the station on a voluntary basis to help people file a report leaving the police to patrol and respond to calls or events.
Also, driving downtown stinks. There needs to be better flow, like one way streets. This allows for more street parking and bike lanes. Thinking 1st to 5th or 6th, Sierra to Lake. It's only going to get worse with the new building going on at Lake & 1st. I mean Virginia is only lane each direction anyway. During the holiday season or large events, traffic is horrible.
I have the ides of off street parking garages with a trolleys that go from Plumb to UNR. Paid for with money from the parking garages. Show your ticket and ride. Or pay say 25 cents, donation, or buy a pass for a week or month.
Sorry for the long comment however, this seems like a great place to air my ideas.
Thanks, Kelly! This is very thoughtful. I'd also encourage you submit your thoughts to City Council via public comment. You can just write an email to publiccomment@reno.gov and reference items B.5 (gaming at Reno City Center) and D.1 (Placemaking on Virginia Street) on the July 26th agenda. If you can do that by 4pm today your comments will be sent to them in advance of tomorrow's meeting.