I was thinking of some plans to replace the "soon-to-be" demolished Red Wing Arena. An aquarium came across my mind, maybe another riverfront addition..a Plaza similar the Rivard Plaza, or how about an official "Convention Center Hotel", connecting with COBO Hall.

I know everyone wants the Pontch [[Crown Plaza) Hotel to be the official Convention Hotel, but I will like to see a Hotel to replace The Joe. That will look beautiful driving south towards downtown on M-10 [[Lodge Fwy) before heading under COBO hall, coming out to Jefferson Ave. It should be called "Hyatt Place @ COBO Center Hotel".

Here's some Convention Hotel examples of what I can see replacing "The Joe":

Cleveland, OH :http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/inde...opic=28381.210



San Diego, CA: The 30-story Bayfront Convention Center Hotel