I think the new area is going to be more successful for the casino,” Garza said. “I think the casino needs to be in a new location. She said the loss of the casino won't hurt the downtown and moving it will be good for the city overall. “It (the move) is the best thing to happen to downtown Aurora,” said Amy Morton, owner of Stolp Island Social restaurant.Īlderman Juany Garza, whose ward covers much of the downtown, isn't worried, either.
The estimated $360 million project would include a hotel, restaurants and a spa. The casino has proposed moving to a site on the west side of Farnsworth Avenue on the northern edge of town. Brian the Hollywood Casino moves out of downtown Aurora, what happens to the downtown?Ī business group, a restaurant owner and an alderman say it will be fine without the Hollywood Casino. Hollywood Casino may leave the riverside home it has had for nearly 30 years in downtown Aurora and relocate to a spot on Farnsworth Avenue.
