I'm going to Rant so be prepared folks!
I live in Asbury Park. Lots of good things are happening here finally.
Unfortunately I need to complain and I do that very well so I'll
refrain from whining.
Some background. I am a City Planner by education. I took many classes
on Architecture and Urban Design . The focus of 3 Senior papers in
college was Waterfront Development, so I have the credentials to complain.
I haven't printed pics yet, but who ever heard of using shipping
containers painted white as "storefronts"????? My God they are
hideous!!! They dot the vacant spots between the pavillions (which
are looking great by the way)
I am not sure how much the rent is for these hideous containers
whatever it may be is too much.
I took a walk with my boyfriend this morning to get a first hand look
at the progress. I wanted to give the developers time to get things
rolling and be objective when I viewed the boardwalk. I'm sorry but
whatever good feelings the improvements on the pavillions impart, they
are immediately crashed by these god awful trash boxes. Ugh!
In a few weeks, you will have to pay to park for the boards and beach
: 50c /hr. I think patrons will need alot more to draw them to the
beach and stay while paying 50c/hr for shipping box shopping. Just a
thought.
Another criticism: try having shops open at 7:30 am... lots of people
are on the boards, running , walking , biking . Get some of the foot
traffic $$$. I sure was thirsty and could have used an ice drink or
even a breakfast sandwich. There is a restaurant at the end of the
boards that is open year round (good idea) .
I love the miniature golf course. It looks great and people are using
it. I'll be there next weekend!! I can't golf , but I love mini golf.
They are still building the waterpark...can't wait for that either.
Good things coming there.
Yes Virginia, there is a new Asbury Park. But it needs some help!!!
I love this town. It is coming back is better than ever. But Visuals
speak a thousand words...... get rid of the shipping containers asap!
A David Byrne view of development
nothing But) Flowers--Talking Heads
Here we stand
Like an Adam and an Eve
Waterfalls
The Garden of Eden
Two fools in love
So beautiful and strong
The birds in the trees
Are smiling upon them
>From the age of the dinosaurs
Cars have run on gasoline
Where, where have they gone?
Now, it's nothing but flowers
There was a factory
Now there are mountains and rivers
you got it, you got it
We caught a rattlesnake
Now we got something for dinner
we got it, we got it
There was a shopping mall
Now it's all covered with flowers
you've got it, you've got it
If this is paradise
I wish I had a lawnmower
you've got it, you've got it
Years ago
I was an angry young man
I'd pretend
That I was a billboard
Standing tall
By the side of the road
I fell in love
With a beautiful highway
This used to be real estate
Now it's only fields and trees
Where, where is the town
Now, it's nothing but flowers
The highways and cars
Were sacrificed for agriculture
I thought that we'd start over
But I guess I was wrong
Once there were parking lots
Now it's a peaceful oasis
you got it, you got it
This was a Pizza Hut
Now it's all covered with daisies
you got it, you got it
I miss the honky tonks,
Dairy Queens, and 7-Elevens
you got it, you got it
And as things fell apart
Nobody paid much attention
you got it, you got it
I dream of cherry pies,
Candy bars, and chocolate chip cookies
you got it, you got it
We used to microwave
Now we just eat nuts and berries
you got it, you got it
This was a discount store,
Now it's turned into a cornfield
you got it, you got it
Don't leave me stranded here
I can't get used to this lifestyle
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