The liberals want to show they care.  Pat themselves on their backs and say they made a difference. Even when they know this won't even scratch the surface. 
Come election time they will tout there successful minuet program that has only been in effect for a short time, and tell the voters that it is the answer, and they are responsible.
Even though everyone knows that the place will be totally destroyed within 5 years, and will have cost Millions of Dollars over what they said it would. The City will have NO choice but to re-do the same mistake or kick the folks to the curb. 
Taxpayers lose again!