The Real Deal, Q&A with Jeff Greene: “I’m all in on West Palm Beach”

Dan Weil at The Real Deal has a Q&A with Jeff Greene. You might know Mr. Greene better as "the next Henry Flagler". He is very optimistic about West Palm Beach and sees the opportunities that All Aboard Florida will present. Here are two excerpts from the Q&A:

Jeff Greene on West Palm:

I now see the pieces in place to become a viable and dynamic South Florida city. It’s pedestrian-oriented, the All Aboard train line is coming through. [emphasis added] I think the town will really go to the next level soon, with extra sophistication to draw people who will create more jobs and businesses.

Question: Has West Palm been overlooked?

Answer: Yes, I think it’s a very unique part of the South Florida experience, and most people don’t know it exists. I’m in California as we speak, and most people here say they’ve been to Miami, and maybe they’ve been to the Breakers for a wedding, but they haven’t experienced what it’s like in downtown West Palm Beach. The nightlife on Clematis isn’t New York City, but it’s cool for a city of its size. You have CityPlace, the Kravis and an airport that’s just five to 10 minutes away. The Mayor and city commissioners know what the problems are and are addressing them.

Below is a video that has some readers of my blog very upset. Am hearing more Nervous Nellies about being late for doctor visits and other innumerable ways All Aboard Florida (AAF) is going to negatively affect peoples lives. Watch this very short video of an AAF train crossing: