CERC’s public opinion research was referenced in an October 12 El Paso Times article examining new philanthropic commitments to El Paso’s proposed $207 million Downtown Deck Plaza.
In reporting on the project’s funding progress, journalist Adam Powell identified public concern over taxpayer financing as an ongoing obstacle, linking to his earlier coverage of CERC’s survey. That research found that while many El Paso voters support the concept of a downtown park, support weakens considerably when public funding enters the equation.
The latest coverage underscores the continuing relevance of CERC’s research as city leaders and private donors work to advance the project.