In part, I do agree, because there appears to be nothing in APs future to
promote tourism.
The current redevelopment plan is condo-centric.
I do think, however that the musical past of AP is an attractive thing, and I
don't think it's
being utilized properly. I think Scott of the Saint's Wave Gathering could be
turned into a
major event.
Asbury is known world wide as a place where great music has come from.
I used to work exclusively in the music biz. In 2000. I was in Germany at an
MTV Europe
video music awards show, and I happened to be wearing my Vaccaro Guitars tee
shirt.
A group of women noticed this and approached me, asking if I lived in Asbury,
and telling
me about a trip they were planning to come visit the place that gave us Bruce
and Bon Jovi.
It was interesting how the words Asbury Park on my shirt attracted people to me
from the
other side of the pond.
In the past, Asbury had many great musical events, such as the concerts on the
beach
which brought in 10s of thousands of people.
That being said, some big musical events would be great for Asbury, and we
wouldn't have
to build anything new to facilitate them. We already have a great beach, The
Paramount,
Convention Hall, The Stone Pony, Asbury Lanes and The Saint.
Jack
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Jack I hope you will agree with me then that tourism is an unlikely
> source or revenue for us. That metaphor I used about buildings made
> of gold not helping us isn't the first time I've used it.
>
> In year 2001 I wrote a column holding that PR was the most important
> part of our comming Redevelopment plan. I still believe that.
>
> By the way News12 and the Asbury Park Press sometimes work in tandem
> about their coverage of AP.
>
>
>
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Hinge" <hinge98@> wrote:
> >
> > You are completely wrong about APs bad reputation being linked to
> the APPs circulation.
> > Here's one current example from my life. I have a good friend who
> lives in Montclair, who's
> > never even read the APP. I invited her to come visit next weekend,
> and she says to me "Do
> > I have to worry about getting shot?" I asked why she said that,
> and she said she saw a
> > report on the news concerning the recent rash of shootings.
> > I have another friend who lives in NYC, who works for the Village
> Voice, and she called to
> > ask if any of the shootings happened near me.
> > Last night, I was watching Ch 12 news on cable, and I saw "Asbury
> youth shot in head" on
> > the news scroll.
> > If more shootings happen, expect to see it reported on more news
> outlets.
> > Today and tomorrow, AP schools are closed because of the most
> recent event, and that's
> > plastered on the front page of the APP, and I bet it's showing up
> other places as well.
> > That being said, think about the people who hear about this, with
> kids who may have
> > actually considered moving to AP? Would you move here after
> hearing news like that.
> > Would you be willing to put your children at risk?
> > I think that the number one priority for AP right now is fighting
> crime. Bring in the video
> > surveillence. Bring in the swat teams. Get qualified speakers to
> come to our schools to talk
> > about things like violence and gangs.
> > Asbury's future hangs in the balance.
> > Jack
> > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright"
> <justifiedright@> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dfsavgny" <dfsavgny@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > You fail to see the forest for the trees. Build it they will
> come.
> > > > People get shot and worse in NYC and they still come. You will
> > > >have people, crowds of people and then you will lose the
> scumbags.
> > >
> > > Then go ask the Downtown store owners why they had more foot
> traffic
> > > last year than this year. Build it and you will get one year of
> > > curiosity seekers, then they won't come.
> > >
> > > > You must be advising Larry.
> > >
> > > IF I were there would be a world class building on the site
> where
> > > the ugly old Casino is. But no, he's taking your adice on that.
> > >
> > > >What is your solution? Don't build until
> > > > there are no more shootings?
> > >
> > > No. Things have to be done in stages, just as they are being
> done.
> > >
> > > > All I have to do is keep you talking to make you contradict
> > > > yourself. You propose a predominately residential corridor of
> full-
> > > > time people (but no kids). What, they will feel safer in the
> midst
> > > > of shootings than people visiting pavillions?
> > >
> > > Hardly a contradiction. Asbury's bad reputation coincides
> directly
> > > with the circulation of the Asbury Park Press. It is those
> people
> > > that ask me if it is safe. Those would primarily be the day
> > > trippers. Extend beyond that, and to the rest of the world it
> does
> > > not have a bad rep on safety. Those folks will buy here to
> live.
> > > If they are just looking for a good time will they stop here
> instead
> > > of going to the hotter spots down south? Why even take that bet
> when
> > > you have the sure thing of residential development instead.
> > >
> > > > Just give it up Tom, you're wrong. No offense, but stick to
> the
> > > >law,
> > > > real estate is not your game.
> > >
> > > Perhaps I misunderstood, but I thought that Real Estate
> Appraisal
> > > was your game, not development.
> > >
> > > Are only the folks on this board who agree with you permitted to
> > > post and not "give it up?"
> > >
> > > >If you, the council and Larry knew
> > > > what they were doing when it came to redevelopment we have
> gold
> > > > coins shooting out of our asses. We don't, you don't.
> > >
> > > Well don't blame me, they aren't exactly using my plan either.
> > >
> > > And, If I could do that that thing you suggest I wouldn't waste
> time
> > > posting to this board.
> > >
> >
>
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