--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Wide open blacktop and cement that's what there now., more green and trees. Didn't you cry for more green and less blacktop. You can't have it both ways. I wish they would build taller buildings to get more green and more taxes. The city can sell airspace and preserve open space.
Another "bad idea" being implemented on the beachfront. > > Fifteen (15) feet of sidewalk on the South side of Fifth Avenue is > being eliminated. The existing curb to building distance of 25 feet > (at the Wonder Bar) is being reduced to 10 feet. > > Now before you go off about 'there goes Werner again', give this some > critical thought. > > The story sold to the public was that the beachfront was being > redesigned to be pedestrian friendly. Anticipated are thousands of > new condo dwellers along with entertainment seekers (ConHall etc.) > > Existing curb to property line = 25 ft. Lots of space for trees, > benches, trash cans, lighting, greenery, etc. + PEOPLE. > > New curb to property line = 10 ft. Your typical walkway in a quiet > residential neighboorhood is 5 ft without any physical amenities as > proposed. > > The beautiful wide-open feel of Abury Park is being destroyed. > > Werner > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/