Over 75 residents of the Ocean Club Condominium on the Atlantic City Boardwalk gathered on Dec. 28. Concerned residents were updated on recent efforts that could lead to major disruption of their family friendly, Chelsea neighborhood beach. Atlantic City Council was minutes away from handing beach development rights to the CRDA, who in turn, could […]
Ocean Club Residents Resolve to Stop Beach Give-Away & Development Read More »
The future of the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City was already on shaky ground. High costs, large CRDA subsidy and murky ROI has been a drag on the iconic event that got it’s start almost 100 years ago. Now that a nasty email scandal has emerged, and it’s TV production partnership no more, what
Miss America Organization Email Scandal Dooms TV Deal That Included CRDA Read More »
The CRDA Land-Use division heard Hard Rock’s plans for a combo gas station, car wash convenience store. It’s all part of the proposed redevelopment of the closed Trump Taj Mahal. The hearing took place on Dec 21, at the CRDA’s Pennsylvania Avenue office. Rockstop Gas & Wash, on the Hard Rock property: Open 24 hours
Hard Rock Presents Gas Station Plans to CRDA Land Use Board. Read More »
While Atlantic City Mayor-elect Gilliam was celebrating the MUA / AC water company staying put for now, the infamous CRDA increased their stranglehold on the most lucrative parts of the City. Under the 2011 Atlantic City Tourism District Act, the CRDA is responsible for adopting and enforcing land use regulations as well as reviewing/approving development applications for
CRDA Increases Control of Atlantic City’s Economic & Re-Development Future. Read More »
Watch video clips, and see our notes and commentary from the recent CRDA meeting of Nov. 21. City Council of Atlantic City meetings are well-attended. Residents voice their opinions, ask questions, and point fingers during public comment. It often gets quite spirited as taxpayers hold the Mayor and 9 council members accountable for their actions.
CRDA Says $10.5 Million Lobby Upgrade to Boardwalk Hall is Smart Investment. Really. Read More »
On November 21, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, CRDA, will vote to spend $11 million on a variety of, what they consider, important Atlantic City projects. With limited funds, can you guess which critical projects will get the financial assist from this NJ State controlled agency? Better lighting to reduce rising crime on Atlantic and
CRDA Spends $11 Million on Pet Projects, As Atlantic City Crime Grows. Read More »
Actual crime, or just the perception of crime will hold back even the best laid plans for the Atlantic City Tourism District. The promising Tennessee Ave project is one such non-casino tourist attraction with ample potential for success. Except for that pesky, drug & crime infested neighborhood right next door. Can Tennessee Ave developers help
Will Needle Exchanges, Rehabs & Drug Crime Hurt Tennessee Ave Project in Atlantic City? Read More »
On Tuesday, October 17, the Board of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) adopted a smaller budget that still targets most dollars towards tourism destinations that benefit casino gaming objectives. CRDA Budget Highlights: Payroll & expenses reduced by $1.5 million, 15% reduction from 2017 MeetAC gets $7 million in funding Special Improvement District (SID) gets
CRDA Budget Cut by 15%, Safety Concerns Still A Problem Read More »
A high percentage of attendees to the recent PINK beach concert in Atlantic City are not happy….and not just a little un-happy. After 3 years and multiple shows, why can’t concert promoter LIVE NATION, and show producer, CRDA, get their act together? Pink Awesome, But Live Nation and the CRDA Failed BIG-TIME with this Atlantic
Pink Awesome, But Live Nation Failed with Atlantic City Beach Concert Read More »
Is Atlantic City finally coming back? To some, it looks that way based on stabilized gaming revenues. To others, maybe we should curb our enthusiasm a bit. Crime and urban blight still plague our AC neighborhoods, just steps away from the big box casinos on the Boardwalk. https://youtu.be/wDFzMhzRju0 As Atlantic City is split in two,
Tale of Two Atlantic Cities. Who are the Winners and Losers? Read More »