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See Robbie run relentlessly for regionalism

The Greensboro City Council has taken a number of (deserved) hits for its good intentions and horrible attention span on such projects as Project Homestead, the Greensboro Generals fiasco and St. James Homes II.

But give credit where it is due.

Boosters of ambitious, multi-jurisdictional plans for a "Heart of the Triad" development cite Councilman Robbie Perkins among the most tireless advocates for the project.

Perkins has pushed the idea of a "Triad Metro Park" for some time now and is campaigning actively among other area government leaders to see the project through.

It will not be easy getting six governments to buy into such a complex, far-reaching concept (see our editorial in this Sunday's paper). It is hard enough in too many cases getting one government to cooperate with itself. But the result would be well worth the effort.

And if the "Heart of the Triad" ever sustains a steady beat, it will be a nice accomplishment for Perkins to point to when he runs for mayor ... sooner or later.

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marianne royle said:

Two years have passed since your editorial about Robbie Perkins and his efforts to bring about a plan for developing the Heart of the Triad. As one who actually resides & farms in the heart, I was wondering if Robbie's motives are purely philanthropic, given his activities in the realty/development fields. Not to single him out; a study of the membership of the HOT Steering Committee would probably find quite a few others whose motives are less than pure, & who have a stake in this massive development plan! Would this be considered "conflict of interest?"

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