Only a few months later, though, developers tried to buy the land.
The question, he said, is "how many other developers will try to take advantage of the market."
County authorities and the developer still are trying to work out an alternative.
For decades, both government and developers have tried to transform the area.
The developer has been trying to make the neighborhood more upscale.
In some cases, developers are trying to sell their lots before they start construction.
"There are developers all the time trying to grab it."
The developers tried to leave much of the original design unchanged.
Over the years, several developers tried and failed to revive it.
Indie developers are still trying to make a living doing this.