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It also allocated $ 18 million to enlarge AtlanticCare Regional Medical Center and create a multi-purpose medical arts building , which will include a dialysis unit , offer prenatal care and housing for medical students .
“ For the first time ever , we ’ ll see doctors in white coats walking along Atlantic Avenue ,” Doherty said .
“ Atlantic City cannot survive on gaming alone that has been made painfully clear ,” he added . The situation demands a diverse strategy . He explained other struggling urban centers have found enhanced educational opportunities and medical amenities are beneficial for growth . He hopes the recipe works for AC .
Over the winter , CRDA also spent $ 4 million to renovate seven restroom areas along the boardwalk Doherty envisions the clean and comfortable facilities being used by families . “ We have to attract families ; visitors can ’ t be coming just for the gaming .”
CRDA is also in negotiations with a grocery chain to bring a supermarket to Atlantic City because it has been a food dessert without a store for years . Law enforcement got a boost from CRDA too , when it funded 45 special police officers to augment the fulltime force .
James F Allen , Chairman , Hard Rock International
Atlantic City has something to offer for all members of the family .