NEW SOUTHWEST AIR & SPACE FLIGHT MUSEUM: 2017

With the success of Douglas Park, the former 717 production facility and other property that has been transformed into new office buildings, warehouses, and other commercial space, developers now have their sights on the former C-17 production site on the West side of the airport. Changing the current direction is a long shot, but using part of the property for a new museum is still something to consider. Read more in my letter published July 1st, in the Long Beach Press-Telegram, in the Opinion section. The web site is: http://www.presstelegram.com/opinion/20170701/why-long-beach-is-right-place-for-an-aviation-museum-to-land-guest-commentary

What About Phoenix? San Diego?

As the number of visitors to the greater Phoenix area is only about one-third that of Las Vegas, it is not included in the top three areas recommended to be studied for a new museum. Also, Tucson already has a number of fine air and space museums.

If you are making a day trip from the Los Angeles/Orange County area to San Diego, you are probably going to Sea World or the zoo and not the air and space museum. As far as overnight visitors, the numbers are about the same as for Phoenix, so San Diego is not included in the top three areas recommended to be studied for a new museum. The Gillespie Field Annex provides much needed space but, unfortunately, is a bit far from the action for most tourists.

Sunday, July 2, 2017

Long Beach--Developers In The Driver's Seat