I took the meaning of "blew it again" as referring to the lost opportunity to install the NJ Hall of Fame in Asbury Park. The entire 'Pony Block' should have been designated for such a use instead of being zoned for condos. The Casino complex could have been a nice venue for such an enterprise also, although I still believe its strength is in being a multi-use entertainment/event/sports facility. Also keep in mind that the "Fame" of Asbury Park extends far beyond music into Religion, City Planning, Use of technological innovations, Sports, Amusements History, Sanitation and Health, Theater, Fire Safety....etc. An opportunity to become a world class museum/destination that works with the identity and heritage of the City instead of against it as the current condo/retail plan does. Yes the City "Blew It". What's really sad is that few are willing to stand up and say so in spite of all the evidence. To quote from my document: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/files/WernerAPNJ/ PreservationPlan.pdf "Preserving the Character and Sense of Place of Asbury Park" "...1. The traditional commercial, entertainment and educational aspects of the waterfront should be the first priority: This is what Asbury Park is known for around the world and this will be our greatest economic asset in the long run if developed properly...." That was my recommendation as City Historian a bit more than 7 years ago based not on nostalgia but on the best practices regarding economic development. Werner ------------------------------------ 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:asburypark-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:asburypark-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: asburypark-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
