Marina del Rey, CA Struggles with Developers
Why are developers so difficult? Or is it politicians? In the world of development such as building new residences and commercial property in underdeveloped areas like the old Marina, local politics are more to blame for the poor decisions that get made about which new high rise will block the ocean view, or which multimillion dollar development project will destroy the Ballona Wetlands. And poor Gaia, having to sit idly by while humans decide her fate.
It seems Marina del Rey residents have suffered more than most in L.A., however. Too bad, because they are surrounded by one of the last eco systems left in this city.
From LA Weekly:
Think you’re fighting a monster development next door? Wondering what sort of math lets a developer of a big retail and housing development claim he’s not attracting any new car trips to the streets by you? The people of Marina del Rey feel your pain and then some. “You hear about communities that are fighting one big project — well, here we have 17,” says David Barish, a Marina resident. “It’s unheard of.” For decades, Marina residents, environmentalists and boaters who love the relaxed vibe on the water have skirmished with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the landlord that lucratively leases out the famed public land called Marina del Rey. More
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