But even a plan like this — which would move only about 60 people [emphasis added] — has been hard to pull off. Three previous resettlement efforts dating back to 2002 failed after they became mired in logistical and political complications. The current plan faces all the same challenges, illustrating the limitations of resettlement on any larger scale.
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“Ain’t nobody I talk to that wants to move,” said Edison Dardar, 66, a lifelong resident who has erected handwritten signs at the entrance to the island declaring his refusal to leave. “I don’t know who’s in charge of all this.”
And for more from Commissioner Chris McVoy, PhD, from the file, "Would you believe me if I told you. . ."
Also note the seawall 'protecting' the Casino was never properly inspected prior to construction of the 'renovated' structure. |