You’ve got to check out one of the best images depicting government’s attempt at economic development ? besides the lowly signs on HWY 70 informing you that despite the appearance of desolation, you are in fact entering the Global TransPark. Today’s Raleigh N&O shows the RBC center anchoring a rather lonely intersection.

If you want more, read the story to find out that all the arena really needs to finally be successful is a luxury hotel! (And a sound business plan, a population to support it, some trolleys to ferry people to and fro, and a wishing well. That’s all it needs!)