--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Every once in awhile I need to feed my love of diners by making a
visit to the Roadside Diner near Englishtown Auction.
Terrific diner! Good food, good atmosphere, everything you expect from
a diner.
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--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You know what would be really amazing and successful in AP?
A House of Blues done in the classic AP Boardwalk style.
Classic AP boardwalk style aka a rebuilt Casino arena.
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--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Damn that's cool. I wish we still had an AP that looked like that.
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf oakdorf@ wrote:
diner at 2nd/3rd:
http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/cards/c12.htm
See Jerry's Tavern
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Every once in awhile I need to feed my love of diners by making a
visit to the Roadside Diner near Englishtown Auction.
What about the one on Rts 33/34 circle with 547? Real authentic,
but tiny.
I forgot what movie what
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arhythmick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I visited the Holiday Bazaar this past Saturday Night at the
Convention
Hall. There was a stand selling new Wonder Bar shirts. When I asked
why
they would have new merchandise for a place that was closed down, the
woman
I was also curious about the wonder bar when I stopped by the bazaar
saturday. At the Esperanza stand I picked up a matchbook and one one
side was a rendering of the Esperanza, on the other was an
advertisement for the wonder bar. Also saw the lights on and thought
it was open at first when
I guess I'll answer my own question. Going by its location, I
believe the land should be for public use. Something that can be
very useful to the community and city is a community center and
banquet hall that can be used for community functions, rented out for
private parties, etc. Its
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks but no thanks. We don't need more traffic on Asbury Ave, soup
kitchens, speeding cars, churches. We can't even get the community
stuff we were promised on the boardwalk five years ago. Who is going
to pay for it? Is
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually, you'd be surprised at what a problem we have with traffic
from Asbury Ave.
virtually all the way to the beach, but mostly between Main and Grand.
I've seen people flying down both Asbury Ave. and 1st Ave. doing
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There is bumber to bumper traffic backing all the way up from Main on
nights when there are events on the BW. That will get worse.
Thats a badly configured intersection. The fire house easement on the
roadway adds about
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arcman210 acme87rangers@
wrote:
And its not a residential block, nor has it ever been in any of
our
lifetimes
Just exactly how long is your lifetime?
Unless you are 90 years old
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Are there not houses across the streets?
Were talking about that particular block, the block which the hotel
sits. There are no houses on that particular block.
I think you said in our or your lifetime, so I think how
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In all due respect, and I do mean that, if you only consider what is
on the physical block and not across the street, etc., then I think
you will fail as an architect. Does the word contextual come to
mind?
Dont worry I
Figured this would be a good discussion for everyone. Curious to see
what ideas everyone has for the future of the Metropolitan Hotel site.
Single-family homes, apartments, a new hotel, condos, a mix of some or
all of those, or something else? Consider its location... close to the
beach,
Well the first time I saw it with its new coat of paint, it really
caught my eye, the building really stands out now. Thats going to work
well for the restuarant because people are going to notice its new and
want to try it.
It brightens up the avenue and looks clean. Red Fusion to me
Walked by Madison Marquettes offices today... through the windows both
in the conference room on the boardwalk and on the side of the
building, noticed alot of presentation boards with plans and renderings
on them... i'll run down what I saw (it made me feel very optimistic
about the future
I heard about this a few months ago, it really is a great idea and I
hope it catches on across the country and soon. I took a Rock and Roll
history class a few semesters ago and while I already had known alot
about Rock and Roll music going into it, I learned so much in that
class. I'm sure
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Stuff like this illustrates the idea that Asbury Park could really
capitalize on developing it's
reputation as a breeding ground for great music and musicians, as
well as showcasing our
musical history, and bringing
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
-you need to use 100% lot coverage to obtain 100% usability or for
that matter, 200%. OPEN SPACE at street level - open airways, use of
glass and natural stone and levels. NYC mandated it (right dan) at
least 20 years ago as
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
I wrote (Lot Coverage).. The Lot Coverage footprint is larger due to
there not being any setbacks from the property lines. It is 100% lot
coverage.
Who was expecting portions of the lots to be used for open space in
the
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arhythmick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I hear they now want to delay the 2nd floor of HoJo's
in favor of fixing up the other pavillions first...I guess we will see
I thought that was just in reference to the bandshell, idk
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--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, wernerapnj [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Having setbacks is recognized as beneficial, it allows for green
space around the building,
courtyards for commercial or public use, in general a sense
of 'openness' and public
amenity since the sidewalks are buffered
16 and 12 stories. However, it will be much taller then originally
permitted because todays 'story' is taller then the 'story' of the
1980s.
That is only true in commercial high rise towers. Residential and
hotel towers are typically 10-11 feet from floor surface to floor
surface, not
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arhythmick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think the second floor of HoJo's is simply the set for the Hillary
Duff movie...temporary
somewhat of a disappointment (although those curtains are a bit ugly
and out of place for that building). I saw alot of
Inside the Convention Hall arcade yesterday, there was a lot of work
taking place. All of the boarded up spaces and closed doors to the
small bays (which I assume are for retail spaces) have been
completely opened up and gutted, and new wall framing is going up in
all of those spaces. Also a
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There's still alot of condos to sell before you see another hole dug.
Build the HOF first. Design it and fit the building so it can
accomodate the future residential development which will go next to it
and possibly on top
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Forget condos in arcman's plan. What should be put there are
apartments for year round people who want to be in AP. keep the
stuidos to a min. 1 and 2 bedroom in a cool building with realistic
prices for rents for the
Here are my thoughts against moving and/or expanding the Stone Pony,
as well as an idea for how the site should be developed (I know it's
a bit long, but I encourage everyone to read and give their feedback):
The Stone Pony is Asbury Park's most famous (remaining) landmark.
Almost everyone
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arcman210 acme87rangers@
wrote:
Here are my thoughts against moving and/or expanding the Stone
Pony,
as well as an idea for how the site should be developed (I know
it's
a bit
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am all for a HOF and was pushing for
it to be in the Casino.
I would love to see that as well... the reason I am providing this
solution is because it is the best way to preserve the Stone Pony. If
they put a HOF in the
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I was doing so good staying off the board and working...
so what if the pony were moved - dismantle it - move it up or
over or
inside somewhere else. Take the walls - the stage. This version of
the
pony is just that, a
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, arcman210 acme87rangers@ wrote:
As an architecture student
This suggests architects have luck in getting lucky
FYI
http://curbed.com/archives/2007/10/31
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My posts are not meant to discourage you. In fact, the opposite - to
encourage you. This town needs visionaries. Keep up the good work.
Look forward to your renderings.
I know you werent discouraging me. Criticism is how a
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I know you are in earnest and it was a coincidence that i just saw
that post on Curbed. Not implying you were doing anything. I thought
you might find it interesting/funny - that is all.
I appologize. Thought you were
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, charlie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
New windows on Convention hall! Ha! Told you Werner. My
predictions were the of the summer, a little off. But it did
happen. haha.
No idea about the window on the boardwalk, it could be what
you said, just
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