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Post by Trix on Oct 16, 2019 21:58:07 GMT -5
A 900-acre ‘destination resort’ at Red River Gorge? Officials should move very slowly. By Linda Blackford October 16, 2019 03:34 PM
A plan to develop a ‘destination resort’ near the Red River Gorge could be a game-changer for the post-coal economy of Eastern Kentucky, but one of our state’s greatest natural jewels is also at stake. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is behind the still-developing plans for the 900-acre project, complete with convention space, private cabins, a water feature, a themed village and even some gambling options — that would be built near the Red River Gorge as a tourist attraction and gateway to Eastern Kentucky. The Chamber has long been looking at ways to rejuvenate Eastern Kentucky as coal slowly disappears. The Chamber formed a non-profit group, the Red River Economic Development LLC headed by four bank chairmen and three county judge-executives who represent the Gorge area. According to documents, RRED has an option on 891 acres close to the Slade exit off the Mountain Parkway, close to the Natural Bridge State Park, owned by businessman Ian Teal. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article236318058.html
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