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Re: How about a Brickfest West?
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lugnet.loc.us.co
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Mon, 16 Jul 2001 19:36:02 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.us.co, Erik Olson writes:
> In lugnet.events, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > In lugnet.events, Mike Walsh writes:
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> > > Denver? Potentially having to deal with DIA[1] would probably scare lots of
> > > people away!
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> > Roger that. DIA is pressure differentialed (it sucks). I never thought I'd
> > hate a NEW airport as much as Detroit Metro (which needs to be blown up) but
> > I have to agree. Tearing down Stapleton was the height of arrogance too.
There is no denying that DIA got off to a bad start, which is most likely
why people still talk bad about it. Personally, I like DIA. The only
problem I've ever had was the tram thing not working once, but it was fixed
within about 10 minutes.
As for location, DIA is only 20 minutes from the old Stapleton site, which
is only 10 minutes from downtown. This isn't what I would consider a large
commute. As for rental cars, you don't really need one for a conference.
The hotels always have shuttles to and from the airport, and the most you
ever have to pay is a tip.
> Yeah, whatever. I have flown out of all 4 of the major Front Range airports
> for 16 years now, and DIA is the nicest one yet, now that it is fully
> operational. The old one was too close to the city, too close to the
> Colorado Springs airport, suffered from road congestion, and if you think
> DIA is not near anything, well, it is quite well situated on the new highway
> system that was built after it was completed with access to destinations
> besides Denver proper, and within a few short years all that empty space
> will be filled up with new development and DIA will be close to everything
> again because your future clients are building offices out there. You whinger.
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> Tearing down Stapledon? --Who had figured out what else to do with it?
Actually, Stapleton is being redeveloped in what is being called one of the
most ambitious urban development projects ever. I actually believe they
will be able to pull it off too, judging by the success of the downtown
renewal/cleanup.
Anyway, before someone tells us to take this to off-topic.debate.airports, I
want to get back to the original purpose of my first post:
Denver or somewhere else, I would REALLY REALLY like to see some sort of
event take place in a central location. A location that more people can
drive to.
Bryan Beckwith
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| (...) Yeah, whatever. I have flown out of all 4 of the major Front Range airports for 16 years now, and DIA is the nicest one yet, now that it is fully operational. The old one was too close to the city, too close to the Colorado Springs airport, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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