Re: Shipping containers....Your comment describes them well: schlocky and lack of permanence. I did do some research on other cities use of containers as store fronts. NYC has a Japanese retailer who operates out of a container, as well as a shop in Montreal. As I was advised by a member, Xanadu has a similar style. Guess I'm just not "hip" Industrial "architecture" just doesn't seem to "move" me. And I don't think it is a fit with the anchors of The Carousel/Casino and Convention Hall.
This is mearly a comment on design. I respect those who are taking the opportunity to open a business on the bw for a reasonable price...I just think that another form of structure would be better suited for the facade of the boardwalk. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "sandpiper15" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dapawprint" <dapawprint@> wrote: > > > > I have uploaded them to Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dapaw > > > > > Great pics and it's nice to see the beach so crowded. I'm curious how > folks feel about that big blue screen that, according to your caption, > was put up so people who didn't pay to get into the party couldn't see. > Did it cover just the area of the dance party? Or was it up all the way > between CH and the Casino? Or even halfway? I guess if it was just > cordoning off a few dozen feet that's okay, but it wouldn't send the > best message if they start limiting the view of the Atlantic to the > privileged few. But again, the crowds were good. > > Are those wood boards on top of the oceanside wall of the First Avenue > Pavilion going to become anything? I hope they're not sticking a > permanent bus shelter type overhang there. Retractable awnings would be > better. Corazza needs a more lively color too. Maybe aquamarine for the > Blue Bishops? > > It's cool to see the pride flags on the boardwalk. Does MM plan to put > other flags up throughout the season? Like these state and American > flags <http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/cards/asburyparkmarine.jpg> the > city used to fly there? Or maybe flags of different nations during the > Olympics? Might be nice. > > Re: The shipping containers. I love a good Cuban sandwich (Zafra in > Hoboken...mmmmm). But all the fake palm trees and colorful umbrellas in > the world won't make these things look any less temporary and, thus, > schlocky. There's been talk of reviving the Circuit. Wouldn't putting > some of these businesses on Kingsley go a long way toward that end? They > tore down the Flamingo anyway. They have the space. And what's going on > with that blue shack behind the Pony that's been falling in on itself > for 30 years? These businesses could occupy those spaces, you get the > ratables plus foot traffic a block back, and you wouldn't lose the > sightlines or airflow from the boardwalk. > > But so as not to end on a downer, the Beach Bar looks very nice and it's > heartening to see so many people and so many businesses in the CH > arcade. Reminds me of the old classic car and boat shows there. > (hopefully they'll bring those back. Along with the organ concerts > <http://www.ogcma.org/pages/organrecitals> ! [;)] ) And that sandcastle > workshop was a great idea. Anybody go to that? Any pics of the results? > Good to see the volleyball nets up too. With Belmar seemingly intent on > alienating its traditional revenue base > <http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/am-jersey0718,0,1256772.story\ > > , maybe the AP Chamber of Commerce could start writing some friendly > letters to the AVP <http://web.avp.com/events/index.jsp?eventId=1027> . > Just a thought. > > Finally, you better be careful. With all the folks clamoring to see "the > guy with the duck", D-For could become the new Tillie! ;) > ------------------------------------ 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/
