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"The projects that were already started between 1968 and 1972, Michael continued and finished them, but he did not do the rest," says Kennedy. "Downtown Kingston is part of Kingston West - Seaga's constituency - so therefore Mr Manley was not going to give Mr Seaga any kudos."
During the 1970s to early 1980s, downtown Kingston underwent rapid economic and social decay. There were many riots and fires as political violence plagued the city, resulting in the exodus of many more businesses
The business model of the KRC involves the acquisition and renovation of derelict buildings, which it then leases out to public and private sector companies. Over 40 such buildings in downtown Kingston have been restored by the KRC, including the United Fruit building on Port Royal Street, which now houses the Jamaica Stock Exchange; the Gold Street Police Station, subsequently leased by the Ministry of National Security; and the old knitting mills on Pechon Street, now the headquarters of Big City Brewing Company.
In 1986, the KRC launched the much-heralded Inner Kingston Development Project, aimed at the development of city's production space, economy and physical appearance. In eight years, over the life of the project, in excess of 400,000 square feet of office and industrial space and over 6,000 jobs were created.
Also, during the 1980s, a redevelopment programme of downtown's market district was undertaken by the Urban Development Corporation, under the directives of Seaga, who was now prime minister. But, in a case of deja-vu, the development stalled after Seaga lost power in the 1989 general elections."
Next time summaddy look at Downtown Kingston Waterfront and wonder is what kinda mad people live in this country.. here is your answer.. termites..
"The projects that were already started between 1968 and 1972, Michael continued and finished them, but he did not do the rest," says Kennedy. "Downtown Kingston is part of Kingston West - Seaga's constituency - so therefore Mr Manley was not going to give Mr Seaga any kudos."
During the 1970s to early 1980s, downtown Kingston underwent rapid economic and social decay. There were many riots and fires as political violence plagued the city, resulting in the exodus of many more businesses
The business model of the KRC involves the acquisition and renovation of derelict buildings, which it then leases out to public and private sector companies. Over 40 such buildings in downtown Kingston have been restored by the KRC, including the United Fruit building on Port Royal Street, which now houses the Jamaica Stock Exchange; the Gold Street Police Station, subsequently leased by the Ministry of National Security; and the old knitting mills on Pechon Street, now the headquarters of Big City Brewing Company.
In 1986, the KRC launched the much-heralded Inner Kingston Development Project, aimed at the development of city's production space, economy and physical appearance. In eight years, over the life of the project, in excess of 400,000 square feet of office and industrial space and over 6,000 jobs were created.
Also, during the 1980s, a redevelopment programme of downtown's market district was undertaken by the Urban Development Corporation, under the directives of Seaga, who was now prime minister. But, in a case of deja-vu, the development stalled after Seaga lost power in the 1989 general elections."
Next time summaddy look at Downtown Kingston Waterfront and wonder is what kinda mad people live in this country.. here is your answer.. termites..