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Originally Posted by Gatto Nero
That would take quite a concerted effort. I assume all those buildings are owned by different people/companies, and it doesn't look like they have any intention of changing anytime too soon. Even if one two did it probably wouldn't pay off unless they all followed suit. You would need one or a couple of like minded entities to come in with a revitalization plan and buy them all out. I'm guessing that land is worth quite a bit so they would need some pretty deep pockets. I hear casinos have deep pockets....
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...Or a concerted effort by the city. If enough people flood the city council with letters, the city can order the owners to do something about the appearance of their buildings for the good of the community. It's happened in other places around the country. Just in the last few days the city made the new Cumberland Farms at Weirs Beach change their gas-station canopy from the 'standard' canopy to one that looks a bit more classy... so there's a legal example of the city taking charge of its appearance.
I believe there is one owner of the main strip of arcades. The Winni Pier is a different owner.