Sounds like a bunch of malarkey! All talk, no action!
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dfsavgny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Okay Larry, but when? Four years and nothing done on the waterfront.
>
> Local work force will help developer revitalize Asbury Park
> Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 12/13/06
> BY LARRY FISHMAN
>
> As the designated redeveloper for the oceanfront redevelopment
> project in Asbury Park, Asbury Partners is committed to making
> significant improvements in the community. This commitment includes
> awarding a significant percentage of the projects' jobs to our local
> work force.
>
> Rebuilding and revitalizing a city goes beyond buildings and
> boardwalks. Local jobs are crucial to the rebirth of this city.
> During the actual rebuilding of Asbury Park's waterfront, residents
> and local businesses should also prosper, in essence benefiting from
> the project themselves.
>
> The success of this project and the turnaround of Asbury Park depends
> on redevelopment efforts connecting positively with residents. This
> means jobs must intersect with the needs of the people.
>
> To properly meet the needs of the project, Asbury Partners is fully
> behind having a balanced work force. To that end, we understand and
> appreciate the value of the building and construction unions. Their
> expertise will be critical to the redevelopment of Asbury Park, with
> some of the biggest and most complex projects requiring the skills of
> union workers.
>
> Yet, there is plenty of work to go around to local residents. As
> prescribed in the Waterfront Development Agreement, a certain
> percentage of the work for the project will be designated for local
> workers. Whenever possible, Asbury Partners will work to go above and
> beyond this figure. This continues to be a priority for Asbury
> Partners.
>
> With so much work at hand, the time to get things done is now. And
> with the help of local firms working together with union contractors,
> we look forward to quick and efficient progress for the city. The
> project is very complicated, but by tapping into workers right here
> who are ready, willing and able to start rebuilding their city, we
> see a very bright future ahead perhaps brighter than some can even
> imagine.
>
> It has long been our belief that revitalization goes beyond creating
> real estate. It means bringing a long-term sense of hope and optimism
> to the community. Our hope is that Asbury Partners does just that. We
> belong to the community and we want to see it thrive. Our commitment
> is to total community revitalization.
>
> To date, we have spent $2 million on local contracts and we expect $5
> million in future infrastructure work to be awarded to local
> contractors. This is on top of a $7 million commitment for affordable
> housing and community initiative, of which $2 million has already
> been transferred to the city.
>
> The city's rebirth should not result in a battle over opportunities,
> but be a catalyst for more opportunities for all. As a fully invested
> community partner, our commitment is to revitalize the city in every
> way we can.
>
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