The San Diego Sun’s recent investigative feature story about the current condition of the Gaslamp Quarter caused a higher than usual response from readers. We’ve chosen to print some of those emails to the editor.
The original story was headlined “New Parking Fees And A Political Disconnect Hinder Business In The Gaslamp Quarter” (click the link to see the piece).
Note: This is the second follow-up that includes public input on the Gaslamp. Check out updates to the story and several other letters HERE.
The following is the most recent letter:
“I have been a realtor downtown for 23 years and have lived downtown for 20. We no longer go downtown… It is such a shame to see what downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter has become. I was always excited to share information about the Gaslamp and the restaurants themselves but in the last few years I suggest to my clients to investigate Little Italy and the Columbia District where the smell is not so strong and the chances of being harassed by a vagrant is slimmer.
“I feel so sorry for the owners of shops in the Gaslamp where you never know who or what is going to walk in and start a problem. I had an office on Fifth Avenue for 10 years and had interesting people come in but nothing like the crazies we allow to roam the streets now.” –Stephanie Erickson, Realtor
Want to comment on a story you read in The Sun? Send emails to the editor at: rondonoho@gmail.com. SDSun
