Lido Village needs improvement

The Lido Marina Village needs to be replaced, or at a minimum, is in

desperate need of significant repairs. In any other town, this

property would be a candidate for redevelopment. In addition, the

current uses on the property only serve a small segment of the

community. Even on weekends, the village is deserted.

I applaud any developer who is brave enough to enter Newport Beach

and is willing to invest significant dollars to try to enhance our

quality of life. It appears that the community has the opportunity to

create a truly unique destination.

I find it very interesting that Greenlight Spokesman Phil Arst can

make any specific comments regarding the project when no formal

submittal has been made to the city. This is another example of

Greenlight taking a no-growth, anti-property rights position without

having any of the facts. Shame on them. This type of transparent

agenda will be their undoing.

ERIK LUNDE

Newport Beach

I am completely opposed to Lido Marina Village being replaced with

another “luxury” hotel and condo complex. Lido Marina Village in an

area of unique character in Newport Beach with its small shops and

restaurants and can be enjoyed by residents and tourists alike.

We need to preserve these unique places that add to and

distinguish the character of the city. Newport Beach does not need

another artificial Italian-style development that tries to create a

place that Newport is not.

CHRIS SULLIVAN

Corona del Mar

A resounding yes -- replace Lido Marina Village. What was once a

beautiful area and a wonderful asset to Newport Beach has become an

eyesore. It is no longer a desirable place to visit, shop and enjoy.

A hotel and shops would definitely bring people back to the area to

dine, shop and just relax. Lido Village has great potential, and I

would love to see it become the jewel of this area.

FRAN WILLIAMS

Newport Beach