And it scares her. Little said, balancing one child on her hip, the other tugging at her leg. Florida 2012, the committee planning the state's bid to host the Olympics, plans to tear down three public housing complexes to make room for a new sports venue and housing for the athletes. Central Park Village, north of downtown, would become the main stadium that would host the opening and closing ceremonies and the track and field events. Hi Rise in West Tampa would be the site of the Olympic Village, which would house 17,000 athletes, coaches and officials.
Residents have mixed feelings.
Most like the idea of a bulldozer driving through the dilapidated complexes. But only if new, nicer complexes replace them. She is saving money to leave and hopes that if the Olympic Stadium replaces the housing complex, she won't be around to see it. He smiled when he heard the news. Simmons said, pointing to a leaky roof that he said caved in last year.