SAN DIEGO — During recent visits to construction sites of those former San Diego boaters’ hangouts, the Red Sails and Anthony’s Fish Grotto, I found myself recalling the Washington, D.C. of my childhood when I watched the city’s Southwest quadrant and Potomac River waterfront fall victim to “urban renewal.” City...
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Great article on considerations as numerous cities look to redevelop waterfronts.
Access rights, cultural and historic assets needn’t and shouldn’t be lost or disconnected from future generations.
It is a shame that our younger generation will not be able to experience the nostalgia. There is something special about old things and when they’re gone That’s it. Too bad for the future. So.Cal boating is becoming boring..Thanks BIG BUSINESS
Thank you, Captain Larson and The Log, for this excellent article. San Diego’s authentic waterfront and maritime history and character are indeed fading. I hope this well argued and well reasoned article will prompt more public comment and action for waterfront preservation and more sensitive development Save Our Heritage Organisation in San Diego is one place to turn for effective advocacy and public outreach.