If you read The New York Times’ story on Asbury Park earlier this month, you might think the downtrodden Jersey Shore city is at the dawn of a revitalization. The piece, published in the real estate section, describes how a new hotel could mark the first major step forward on the waterfront, where previous efforts have yielded “few lasting or notable results.”
Talk of revival in Bruce Springsteen’s favorite city is a bit late. Merchants have filled empty boardwalk storefronts, trendy bars and restaurants have moved in downtown, and new residents have snatched up high-end condos. If there was one distinguishable turning point for Asbury Park, it’s probably in the past.
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