Lost chances

In unrelated, but somewhat relevant news, the Silverdome may have a new owner in about an hour, at the end of a no-reserve, sealed bid auction. To me, the Silverdome represents a tremendous opportunity - so many things could be done with such a structure, and at such low cost! Alas, such is the story of many buildings in the D; indeed, the entire city. I would have turned the Silverdome into a convention center but also the headquarters of many non-profit related activities. Previous bids had also considered the convention center angle. I hope they don't demolish it...

http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/12/news/economy/silverdome_auction/index.htm