'Save The Asbury Park Casino': Crowd Set To Turn Out Saturday On Boardwalk For 2nd Show Of Public Support
A community rally is planned Saturday to support saving the historic Asbury Park Casino from potential demolition by Madison Marquette.Summary
A second public show of support is scheduled for Saturday at the Asbury Park boardwalk, organized by the Committee To Save The Asbury Park Casino, to protest the potential demolition of the Casino building. The event follows a city council meeting where residents expressed concerns about the building's future and a lack of clear answers from developers. Madison Marquette sought a permit to demolish a section of the Casino, citing safety concerns, but the city opposes the demolition. The developer initially stated the breezeway would be repaired, but community members remain skeptical, believing the long-term plan is still demolition. Fundraising efforts and a petition have been launched, with a donor pledging $100,000 towards legal fees for potential condemnation if the city pursues that route. Advocates argue the city should take ownership of the building to access funding for preservation, drawing parallels to the successful preservation of the Count Basie Theater.
(Source：Joliet, IL Patch)