Comments on: Transformation begins at the future ‘Credo Square’

By: STALLION

STALLION — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:53:45 +0000

After reading all of the comments, I would come to believe there are some very shallow minded people who are probally collecting wellfare or some kind of handout, who would have a hard time fighting their way out of a paper sack, who have never dared themselves to step out, let alone try to do something out of the ordinary. I believe when this project is completed it will be rather iconic and the most inspiring place in Seattle. This is going to be cool I can’t wait to visit.

By: Ballardmom

Ballardmom — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:09:12 +0000

Yeah - it's right there on the very front page of the website at www.reachreturns.com I swear I read it three times before I realized it really DID say that! Made me laugh pretty hard actually. It's at the end of the third paragraph right above the three small photos at the bottom of the page.

By: NoraBell

NoraBell — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:17:26 +0000

Really? Somebody signed off on that quote?

By: Ballardmom

Ballardmom — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:41:11 +0000

I like this quote on the Reach Returns webpage:

“Reach Returns is about getting out of your own way and facing what fears you.”

By: Ballardmom

Ballardmom — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:35:31 +0000

Hee hee … :)

By: gts98117

gts98117 — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:02:57 +0000

He would have had to have paid cash. Can you imagine the apprasial comments: “surrounding area: area surrounding subject property is Trader Joes. Literally surrounding it.”

By: Silver

Silver — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:33:06 +0000

The internet is for PORNZ!!!

By: ballardrocksnow

ballardrocksnow — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:48:15 +0000

You might want to stop here. The rest of the internet isn't really for you.

By: SPG

SPG — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:41:44 +0000

True. F___tarded would be more appropriate in this situation.

By: Ballardite

Ballardite — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:12:56 +0000

“Retarded”? Really? Using an offensive term like that weakens your statement.

By: ballardrocksnow

ballardrocksnow — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:36:14 +0000

I haven't pulled the sales on this, but I'm guessing he didn't need to much financing. After all according to his website he's never lost a dollar investing! (yes it really says that)

By: gumba

gumba — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:02:15 +0000

The concept drawings were signed by Ron Kasprisin, architect/urban designer who has also taught at UW (not sure if he still is).

By: NoraBell

NoraBell — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:48:56 +0000

Oh. I think I just threw up in my mouth.

By: Silver

Silver — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:23:29 +0000

Trainwreck Square. Scam deliberately.

I'll bet the Geeky Swedes took several showers after talking with Greg “Iceboxes to Eskimos” Pinneo.

By: NEIGHB0R

NEIGHB0R — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:19:51 +0000

From the development's Web site ... it must be seen to be believed on every level.

Credo Square is.....

* A place where the conversation is deep and meaningful
* A place to consider what is important and what others think is important
* A place where people consider and think on the great questions
* A place to laugh and cry
* A place to reflect on what went right and what went wrong
* A gathering place
* A place of reunion with each other and with yourself
* A place to start over and a place to re-affirm
* A place to "suck out all the marrow of life...to put to rout all that is not life" ( Henry David Thoreau)

Can you see it? Considering the verse within the square. Reading the credos of people just like you. Perhaps with friends. Perhaps alone. An oasis of thought surrounded by the reminder of the world we live in. Come through the gates at Credo Square and find wine tasting, great hors d'oeuvres, music, laughter, introspection and most importantly, meaningful conversation.

We are all different, yet in so many ways, we are all the same. We welcome you in to Credo Square. Enter as you are and consider your verse in the powerful play.

HOW THE HECK DID A BANK EVER FINANCE THAT?!? How can you show a measureable ROI or vacancy rate for "a place where people think on great questions?"

I can't wait to go there and have a reunion with myself. Really, a fabulous and lasting concept, guys.

By: Gene1

Gene1 — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:36:24 +0000

The nine bullet points on the Credo Square link also describe the experience one has sharing a bong. (Or so I've heard.)

By: boardbrown

boardbrown — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:21:29 +0000

So this dude comes along and buys this crappy old house that once belonged to a stubborn Ballard native, and he builds his whole premis by capitalizing on her post-mortum fame.

Sounds like a great guy.

By: evanb

evanb — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:38:48 +0000

This is quite simply, an abomination.

Who is the “architect” who is helping these folks?

By: FremontSheila

FremontSheila — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:03:19 +0000

I don't know why exactly, but I get creeped out every time I see that sign.

By: NoraBell

NoraBell — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:18:57 +0000

Oh, my God. This is weird. And kind of uncomfortable to look at.

By: chopper_74

chopper_74 — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:32 +0000

Not impressed with the scheme, nor anyone who shells out 5k for this.
5k could go a long, long way to address serious issues.
Don't be a sucker, do something that won't line some con-artist's pocket.

By: ballardrocksnow

ballardrocksnow — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:52:07 +0000

I blame the retarded seller for this hideous beast. He did no due diligence and cared nothing about craziness of it all. Deep down, I still think something not on the level occured for her to leave him this property. We'll never know of course.

Greg the current owner is a convict with a born again fakeness equivalent to Jim and Tammy Bakker. Look at his website, for $5,000 you can purchase a tile to have your “credo”. So that when people go to “Credo Square”, “a place to laugh a place to cry” they can see what your corporate Credo is.