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5.18.2007

Imagine L.E.A.R.N. on Pleasure House Point

Imagine L.E.A.R.N. The Lynnhaven Environmental Area Research Network or the McLesky Center for Learning, or the Sandler Center for Learning or another appropriate name for it's mission: Restoring historical Pleasure House Point[PHP] to its environmental glory.

That's just one idea that is a better alternative than building 1000 housing units including all the paving, concrete, pesticides & lawn fertilizer produced by an urban development that is currently proposed. There is a far better public use for what is the last remaining property of significant size that is located in the Lynnhaven Watershed.

Imagine PHP being used for an internationally recognized research facility that would compliment the hard work of our local educational institutions including TCC, ODU, NSU, VT, VBC, VWC, WHRO, Public School Systems, CHCS, etc.

It could even include a unique eco-tourism opportunity at the Beach. Local Seniors beginning their second careers could be included to provide guidance, wisdom & leadership skills.

An incomparable Foundation managed by students whose purpose is to provide educational opportunities that would return the property to it’s original state, definition to be determined, with a focus on study, database creation and scientific, social, environmental, historical, political research based on the activities & results of working toward the long term goal of restoration.

Funding sources could come from various foundations, educational institutions, various levels of membership, fees/donations for use of the property, creation of a Wetlands Bank, tax breaks and other funding sources as they are negotiated and determined to fit with the goals of the umbrella operational foundation. A small footprint, off the grid, high tech facility could provide flex-offices for local environmental organizations including classrooms with 21st Century high speed wireless internet access.

All accomplished by students working with the guidance of the best facilitators from around the area.

Housing on Pleasure House Point. You got to be kidding.