Some saw the vote as a move toward losing the arts district. But tenants, artists and advocates see an opportunity.

Railroad Square's existence as a Tallahassee art park and commerce hub remains uncertain. Staff at the Southside Community Redevelopment Agency are recommending not purchasing the parcels. However, backers of the art park are quickly trying to formulate an alternative plan.

The staff of the city's Community Redevelopment Agency is recommending that the CRA say 'no' to buying any of the property at the troubled Railroad Square art park.