Comments on: Buda residents to appeal

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:25:33 +0000

Andy has a good point…what retailer/developer would want to try coming to an area where “residents” were already successful in keeping out another business?? Answer: None of course. Perhaps instead of lawsuits that waste money those opposed should just buy the land themselves and open their own “retail” stores, but then that would mean “putting their money where their mouth is”…..hmmm.

By: Lila Knight

Lila Knight — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:05:10 +0000

Wow. You guys are such experts on the ins and outs of economic development in Buda! Maybe you should apply for Ketterman’s job. I think he makes in excess of $100,000. And I think his contract may be expiring soon. Maybe you should apply.

By: Dano

Dano — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:55:02 +0000

If they want retail, it’s because they think it will increase their own neighboring property values more than US Foods would – and to heck with what’s actually good for Buda.

By: AndyG

AndyG — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:38:54 +0000

I would like to know how they are going to make retail come to this location if they prevent US Foods from building their center. It looks to me like the opportunity for retail development like they want has passed by with construction of shopping complexes in Kyle and south Austin. Seems to me to be a pipe dream not based on present realities. If they had really wanted that type of retail development to grow on that location then they should have been a lot more active in making it happen, starting about 4 years ago

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:34:04 +0000

I’m sorry… if these folks don’t want advancement and modern change they can always move away. Who says that they need to stay where they are?

Welcome US Foods!