A new twist on complaints

I think the macro issue in the initial post was simply that it's the large
undeveloped real estate of both these properties (and indeed others as well)
that can attract the development raiders.
The sub micro issue of cost due to grading sort of lost the initial intent
of the post. :-))))
Each type of property will have it's own pros and cons for a developer. The
macro issue however remains as the "attractiveness" of these properties to
development raiders and the process through which a developer/political/
equation can be made that in many cases causes the airport or the golf
course, or whatever, to become something other than it was.
I think what we're really discussing here are the changes a lot of us are
seeing in the aviation picture.
It's become quite difficult for the average small field FBO to survive out
here for many reasons.
My personal experience has been that the most affected are near the large
already developed areas.
Dudley Henriques

"sfb" wrote in message news:%Eycf.22048$Ny6.1455@trnddc06...
Since they have to remove the runways etc. and dig holes to bury water,
sewer, and other utilities, there is going to be a lot of dirt moved
regardless. In fact, the broken up concrete and asphalt would make the
start of some nice hills.

The real question is who owns the golf course or airport. If it is
privately owned and is the primary asset in the retirement plan, it
becomes which is worth mo land for development or as a golf course or
airport.

"George Patterson" wrote in message
news:crycf.6515$SV1.97@trndny01...
Dudley Henriques wrote:


The fact that the golf courses aren't as flat as airports would have
little to do with the real estate value as that would relate to possible
development.

It has a great deal to do with it around here. Grading the development
(especially for a commercial development project) is very expensive. If
you start with an airport, much of the job is already done.

George Patterson
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