The concept of lighting in our boardwalk area is not a competition about who's
right and
wrong. 1903's "Brilliant" was much different then 2008, and you can't make a
fair, or
accurate comparison.
And, the discussion about lighting isn't just about how much is appropriate,
it's more
about what kind of equipment is being used.
At the moment, AP really isn't being a good neighbor to Ocean Grove because of
the
overblown lighting in the Casino Parking lot.
During most nights of the week, the boardwalk area is pretty much a ghost town,
and our
city is wasting lot's of money lighting up empty lot's.
The light on top of The Berkley would be more appropriate for a disaster then
nightly use.
I agree that lighting makes people feel safer, but the city didn't make enough
effort to
install the right kind of lighting fixtures, that fit better into the area they
are illuminating.
Remember about a year ago when I was looking into buying a telescope? Well, I
bought
one, and now, I have to go to the Ocean Grove beach, or elsewhere to use it,
because light
pollution is out of control.
I'd also suggest looking at last months National Geographic. The main article
is all about
light pollution, and ways to illuminate an area that are more realistic.
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Oak is that really an ad for AP from 1903?
>
> The lights were "Brilliantly Illuminated" until dawn?
>
> That should settle the arguement taking place on this board over
> beach front lighting.
>
> I smell complete vindication.
>
> They new back then that visitors wanted a "brilliantly" lit place at
> night so they would feel safe (not to mention awake to stay out
> longer).
>
> It's just plain common sense. There is no contrary view grounded in
> the reality of tourism.
>
> Even when I was there Sunday night, when we walked onto the
> boardwalk looking for the Watermark Door (didn't know it was on
> Ocean Ave) I could sense right away there wasn't enough lights to
> make an outsider feel safe.
>
> First thing I did when I got to the boards was look left to make
> sure no one was going to jump out form behind the container/store.
>
> Bright, bright lights - they make a tourist feel good.
>
>
>
>
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <oakdorf@> wrote:
> >
> > I think the ad was from 1903.
> >
>
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