--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "asburycouple" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I'm a big believer in setting a small number of simple to measure
and
> clearly defined goals that when added up will deliver on a vision.
> This is as applicable for a city as it is for a business. And few
> places is it more needed than Asbury Park.
>
> So here's one that I believe would be to everyone's benefit. I was
> doing some research for a project on some small business websites
and
> came across a list of the 100 best cities to launch a business in.
> That got me thinking "why not us?" We have lots of great loft-type
> space that could be restored/converted into smaller office space.
We
> have a great downtown with fantastic restaurants and shops. We
have
> the ocean and boardwalk.
>
> All we'd need is a start-up/small-business friendly political
> environment and a real commitment by our leadership to make
> attracting start-up businesses a real priority. I'm certainly not
> saying there's not a desire to have them come today, just not a
focus
> and priority.
>
> I would love for the city to set a benchmark goal to make this list
> by 2010. That seems fast, but I really believe we're not that far
> away and a serious commitment could get us there.
>
> Any thoughts???
>
The city would greatly benefit from going in that direction. A good
example is 601 Bangs Ave, which is a magnificent building that needs
alot of help. The conditions inside are not good right now, but the
office space itself is great. A renovation is all it needs. Large
windows, high ceilings, great views of the city and ocean, and a
great downtown location with parking. Unfortunately, those factors
also make for great condos. A conversion is likely to happen sooner
than later.
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