Faa Decision To Relocate Airport

[Cil]

I would be ecstatic if the lack of an airport would halt development.

One problem with the new airport is that it is going to destroy a large area of wetlands. The current airport is underutilized and the land it's on is already degraded.

Let's see, the citizens of Bay County voted against moving the airport but that apparently doesn't matter where St. Joe's wishes are concerned. They didn't donate 4500 acres for the airport for altruistic reasons. Who else could get a state highway moved inland for their waterfront development in Franklin County? And the state will pay for half of it to boot. Just as we taxpayers are paying $300 million for the new airport that will primarily benefit St. Joe.

Do you mean Gulf County?

 

[spinDrAtl]

I am pretty happy with the stretch that we enjoy - from Bayou Bill's at the Winn Dixie across from Carillon down to Seaside. If they can keep the mega condo's out of that area (and particularly Rosemary to Alys Beach) then everything will be cool, IMO.

We purchased our current place in 1997, having done a 1031 exchange from a condo purchased in the late 80's and plan to continue to enjoy our place for the next 5-10 years or more and if the time ever comes to take our profits, we will probably still come down and rent.

Growth is fine, just don't spoil our little stretch. :nono1:

 

[Babyblue]

I agree. To attract tourists and business, you need good access, which means a good airport these days. Worked for Atlanta :funn:

Yep, Left Birmingham in the dirt.:scratch:

 

[drivingtheview]

Originally Posted by Jellyfish
I agree. To attract tourists and business, you need good access, which means a good airport these days. Worked for Atlanta


Yep, Left Birmingham in the dirt.

Birmingham resident here. Dirt is plentiful, affordable, and easy to get to in your car. Big, big fan of Atlanta's airport.

 

[Babyblue]

Has 280 slowed down any? When I lived in Inverness is sure was crowded.

 

[drivingtheview]

Has 280 slowed down any? When I lived in Inverness is sure was crowded.

No. 280 is horrible and getting worse every day. I consciously live in a part of town where I never have to get on 280. A consultant has been in town recently pitching an elevated toll-road as a remedy. She is the same consultant who helped design a similar successful elevated toll-road in Tampa. Given the efficiency of Alabama politicians, this should be a great fix 15-20 years from now.

;-)
Obviously I kid about Atlanta. Love it but I cannot comprehend how people deal with that traffic on a daily basis.

 

[jpreus]

Hello, drivingtheview. I lived in Atlanta for a few years back in the days when there were only 1,000.000 people there (oh my, how I just dated myself). Back in the day, the old saying was, "Atlantans would drive their car to the bathroom if the doors were wide enough." Obviously things haven't changed much.............

 

[Uncle Timmy]

My understanding is that the bids for the sale of the existing airport site in Panama City will be made public in the next few days.

This is another critical step in the progress of the new airport because the land will need to sell for at least 50 million in order to help fund the relocation.

Any thoughts?

 

[Kurt]

My understanding is that the bids for the sale of the existing airport site in Panama City will be made public in the next few days.

This is another critical step in the progress of the new airport because the land will need to sell for at least 50 million in order to help fund the relocation.

Any thoughts?

I think they got 5 bids. It will be interesting to see if anyone bids that high since the property is reportedly not worth it. Would parties that have an interest in the new airport proceeding, bid that high to make it happen? Will St. Joe have a bid, or one of their partners? Is it a coincidence that the State just paid St. Joe $46 million for property to be used for future roadways? I'm not saying anything inapproprite is happening. It sounds like the way things get done in business.

 

[BeachSiO2]

I think they got 5 bids. It will be interesting to see if anyone bids that high since the property is reportedly not worth it. Would parties that have an interest in the new airport proceeding, bid that high to make it happen? Will St. Joe have a bid, or one of their partners? Is it a coincidence that the State just paid St. Joe $46 million for property to be used for future roadways? I'm not saying anything inapproprite is happening. It sounds like the way things get done in business.

Maybe St Joe will buy the old airport and keep it for private jets for the rich and famous!! Or they could give away private hangers as amentities for WaterSound or WaterColor buyers...:roll: