Pokémon Go brings players of all ages to the Antioch waterfront
A variety of residents play Pokémon Go near the Veterans Memorial at the entrance to the Antioch Marina in downtown Rivertown, Thursday evening, July 21st. photo by Vanessa Hellman
By Allen Payton
A report by the Antioch Police on Wednesday, July 13 stated they responded to a call from security at 10:45 pm “regarding a large number of teens (100+) in and around the Antioch Marina. Upon arrival, it was learned they had gathered playing on the Pokémon Go APP. All of the kids remained calm and peaceful. They left a short time later.”
In an email message on Thursday, July 21st, Antioch business owner and resident Vanessa Hellman stated, “I think it’s really great how this Pokémon Go app is bringing people out and and about. I saw so many people down at the marina this evening from kids to older people all laughing together and sharing what they’ve ‘caught’ on Pokémon. I know it’s just a game but in a way I feel it’s bringing the community together.”
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Pokemon Go at marina
I went down to the marina today, july 25, about 8:30 pm.
I would guess 150 people, maybe more, walking around, looking at their cell phones. I have never see so many cars down there.
but here is why I been writing this.
two smart businesses picked up on the foot traffic to make a buck. what a concept. foot traffic generates tax revenue, jobs,
how come our city council and city manager don’t understand that concept?
maybe they should go down there and take a look?
that’s why we need a park/ event center at the beede lumber yard parcel, to bring foot traffic down town. biz will following no time.
come on down to the city council meeting on Tuesday, july 26, 2016,
and demand that the elected official listen to you.