Letters 1/07/16
Light in the Shade Dear ER: So people opposed to the Redondo Shade Hotel are in favor of keeping the property looking like a dump forever (“Lease default puts Shade Hotel, City of Redondo Beach at odds?”). I couldn’t be more excited for the Shade to open. Thumbs down to the City of Redondo, thumbs up to the developers. That strip has been the ugliest part of the waterfront, from Redondo to El Segundo, for over 40 years. Richard King Facebook comment Swimming idea Dear ER: I absolutely love the idea of a South Bay Regional Aquatic Center as part of the Redondo waterfront redevelopment. There is plenty of room in the area for a restored wetlands, a wave park, a kid’s swim area, fresh and saltwater pools (remember the Plunge?), and sportfishing, kayaking and sailing amenities, as well as commercial and residential property. I’m sure there are plenty of planners with vision who could create something that fits in with the character of the community while providing a regional draw that would rival destinations like Mission Bay in San Diego or Balboa Island in Newport Beach. Those who wish to make this happen need to form organizations and coalitions that can raise funds and build…
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