Why os ot so hard for liberals to accept the fact that the best use for this land would be to renovate the golf course into a world-class links circuit right in the middle of Manhattan harbor. In that scenario, the historical buildings could be left alone, and the rest of the land could be left for 300 or so resort-type condos, which would sell for several million dollars each, depending on the quality of the golf course. There is also room for a resort hotel. NYC, would without question then be awarded a PGA Tour event (as a matter of fact, this is rumored to be the Westchester Classic's final year at Westchester Country Club). Donald Trump is incredibly annoying, but he could get this done yesterday. And the added revenue to NYC would be substantial.
They don't like the idea that someone could actually afford to live there.........(unless it's them).......
Exactly what I was thinking. Calling Donald Trump. He's into golf courses so why not try one here?
The perfect site for a nice condo- apartment- hotel- entertainment district. Itwould pump a couple billion into the local economy.
I spent a month on the Island in 88 as part of my military ER residency while doing a 6 week rotation at Belview hospital. I remember jogging around the island an being greeted by a new spectacular view at every corner, Brooklyn Bridge, Verrazano Bridge, Statue of Libberty, the Battery and Financial district. I always felt like I had reached sanctuary the minute I reached the Gov Island Ferry terminal, and could let down my guard.