While building Disneyland, Walt Disney sold stock to anyone who believed in his dream. But he didn’t take a dime from taxpayers.
Tag: Natalie Meeks
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Reports Show Disney’s Heavy Hand in City’s Streetcar Design
Consultants reports show officials from the Disneyland Resort influenced a decision to adopt a more expensive design plan.
Posted inAnaheim, Transportation
OCTA Board OKs Next Step for Anaheim Streetcar
Directors approve more environmental study but are increasingly questioning the high cost of the project and the apparent lack of financial contribution from Disneyland.
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Disneyland Driving Up Costs of Anaheim Streetcar Project
The estimated cost per mile of Anaheim’s proposed streetcar project is the highest nationwide in recent memory. Demands by Disney are a big reason.
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Anaheim Council Advances Resort Streetcar Plan
The City Council Tuesday approved pursing the $319-million streetcar project despite reservations expressed by Mayor Tom Tait about possible general fund costs.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Anaheim Gives Up On Monorail
Mayor says $700-million elevated train system, still officially part of the city’s long-term transportation plan, would be “way too expensive.”
