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They had a beam signing this weekend in downtown Amarillo.<\/p>\n

The beam is set to become part of the superstructure that’s going to hold up a new hotel currently under construction.<\/p>\n

The Embassy Suites Hotel eventually will open its doors to business clientele coming to Amarillo for conventions touting this and\/or that product, or provide professional development for the attendees.<\/p>\n

It’s part of what has been called a “catalyst project” aimed at reconfiguring downtown Amarillo. There’s more to come.<\/p>\n

I happen to be one of those Amarillo residents who’s quite excited about the prospects for the city’s downtown district.<\/p>\n

It’s been a sometimes-rocky ride. The downtown district hasn’t yet reached a smooth road or calm waters. There well could be more tumult to come.<\/p>\n

The beam signing, though, suggests — to me, at least — that the city is moving forward.<\/p>\n

The Embassy Suites is being financed by a private developer, Chuck Patel, who seems to see a big future in this city. He rounded up some investors to buy in, made his pitch and has broken ground. The hotel is rising up as I write this brief post.<\/p>\n

It’s worthwhile to remember the last time anyone saw three construction cranes moving heavy pieces on sites downtown. The Southwestern Public Service building construction is well under way; a parking garage is going up, too.<\/p>\n

The Big Enchilada, of course, is The Ballpark, or MPEV, or whatever you choose to call it. It, too, is planned for downtown’s district. There could be a major tenant taking up residence there once it’s built: a AA minor-league baseball franchise.<\/p>\n

Today, though, we have a beam signing to\u00a0symbolize some major strides forward for the city’s future.<\/p>\n

Not bad at all.<\/p>\n

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