Record-Breaking PR Stunt Ends in Citywide Chaos

High Hopes

"A lot of technical research and research through the city permits, it's endless. It's absolutely astonishing to try to get something like this off," said Treb Heining, the man behind the impending disaster. "This is a prime example of what United Way is trying to do in terms of saying, 'Cleveland, it's your time.' It's time to say yes. It's time to say it is a happening city. We are on the move. It's no longer the butt of jokes."

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