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goldenislander · 11-11-2007, 06:56 PM

Well, I should reveal that I do work for Jekyll Island. And we have not closed any public parking. In fact, the parking lots at the beach are often less than 1/4 full (really!). We know that Jekyll Island is special, and we want to keep it special. But if we don't revitalize, it will just be a bunch of dumpy shops with moldy hotels that no one wants to stay in. Believe me, I hear the complaints now. Imagine it in 15 years if nothing is done. The Jekyll Island Authority has already done a great job in preserving the natural environment, and will continue to hold the developers to the same standard. We love that we are known for our birding, and we started the Georgia Sea Turtle Center! The plan that Linger Longer has put forth is wonderful, environmentally friendly, and beautiful, but it is still in its preliminary stages where we are accepting public input. Honestly, the plan is to include all kinds of housing on Jekyll Island, and with all the input we've had requesting more affordable hotel rooms, I'm sure there will be plenty. That's what the "public input" sessions are for. I can understand why people are scared, but the reality is that Jekyll Island has to be revitalized if we are truly going to "Save Jekyll." I hope this helps. Feel free to ask anything else.

11-11-2007, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
goldenislander Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Jekyll Island Well, I should reveal that I do work for Jekyll Island. And we have not closed any public parking. In fact, the parking lots at the beach are often less than 1/4 full (really!). We know that Jekyll Island is special, and we want to keep it special. But if we don't revitalize, it will just be a bunch of dumpy shops with moldy hotels that no one wants to stay in. Believe me, I hear the complaints now. Imagine it in 15 years if nothing is done. The Jekyll Island Authority has already done a great job in preserving the natural environment, and will continue to hold the developers to the same standard. We love that we are known for our birding, and we started the Georgia Sea Turtle Center! The plan that Linger Longer has put forth is wonderful, environmentally friendly, and beautiful, but it is still in its preliminary stages where we are accepting public input. Honestly, the plan is to include all kinds of housing on Jekyll Island, and with all the input we've had requesting more affordable hotel rooms, I'm sure there will be plenty. That's what the "public input" sessions are for. I can understand why people are scared, but the reality is that Jekyll Island has to be revitalized if we are truly going to "Save Jekyll." I hope this helps. Feel free to ask anything else.