Regarding the new digital harbor rendering: it’s a whitewash, it’s dishonest marketing. That totally empty parking lot is neither a winter nor a summer view. The street barely shows up, the isolation of the park among the acres of cars, trucks, boat trailers and boats isn’t there at all. About that steel wave barrier I don’t love it at all, and I don’t know what to say about it, either. The rubble mound certainly looks and feels more organic. Is there a problem with it? It seems reasonable to me to continue using a technology that no one objects to and that works well. The #14B placement of Lookout Park diminishes the beauty and tranquility of the park. The earlier design #3A with the perimeter walkway and the park in the corner by the water is much, much better for the park. Does that design do justice to the harbor expansion needs? Can it be made to if it doesn’t? No person, no true harbor need, and no beautiful park has to lose. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to work together and get the proportions right. The various committees and governing bodies of Haines can accomplish this!
Evelyna Vignola