Channelside Ferris Wheel (WOW Project)

Summary

First public hearing held with mixed public opinions - concerns about traffic, lighting, location, and potential benefits

Timeline

2025-10-09 — [[Tampa/Meetings/2025-10-09-2637.md|Meeting 2637]]

Speakers: Mark Siebenaller, Jeff Jankiewicz, Chris Lancaster, Bob Harrington, Matthew Guinn, Tarah Bluma

First public hearing held with mixed public opinions - concerns about traffic, lighting, location, and potential benefits

“There is going to be a distraction both from the traffic coming into the city and down that street, and it is 250 feet in height.” “Orlando Eye at night it is described as a spectacular attraction with over 63,000 LED lights creating a dazzling beacon visible for miles” “It brings jobs, tourism and energy to the Channel District” “It is not innovative like he said. Many other cities, including Las Vegas, London, Singapore, Atlanta have wheels”

Sentiment: divided

2025-10-09 — [[Tampa/Meetings/2025-10-09-2637.md|Meeting 2637]]

Speakers: Mark Siebenaller, Jeff Jankiewicz, Matthew Guinn, Tarah Bluma, Chris Lancaster, Bob Harrington

Sentiment: divided