Although the original developer withdrew from the scene in the 1980s due to bankruptcy, that plan has generally been followed.
In an unprecedented about-turn, the developers withdrew the plan on December 10, 2004.
After several years of planning, developers grew frustrated with trying to maneuver through city political channels and withdrew.
They successfully lobbied regulators to quash the plan, which the developer finally withdrew in 1992.
But after protests by historical preservationists, the developers withdrew the plan, while notifying city planners of their intention to revive it sometime in the future.
Then the condominium market collapsed, and the developer withdrew.
One developer withdrew his proposal, while the other two submissions did not include redevelopment of the ski hill.
Some residents had already bought new homes when the developer withdrew, so the subsequent Best Buy proposal came as a relief.
Two earlier sales of the property fell through when developers withdrew in the face of similar opposition.
Several developers, meanwhile, have withdrawn their applications, and others have been unable to determine why or even if their applications were turned down.