Actually, two new hotels are under construction there now, and the harbor between Fells Point and the National Aquarium is a mess. It's a work in progress, as they say, and Delawareans need patience as Mike Purzycki of the RDC, the Pettinaro company and others negotiate and build. Those ugly steel rail cranes will dazzle when they've finished the sand-blasting and painting. Bring on the boats I mentioned last week that for Wilmington's waterfront to have legitimate mass appeal as a travel destination, the water needs boats. A waterfront that doesn't offer nautical activities doesn't leave a lasting impression.
Fishing is out of the question because of pollutants in the river.
That should change, however, when the city repairs its sewage overflow system. The riverfront needs evidence of boats this Memorial Day weekend to complement Kalmar Nyckel and the other tall ships along the walk. If you own a boat, bring it to the Christina and be a part of Wilmington nautical history. As for the future, I'm told that Krapfcandoit construction company on A Street owns five city blocks of waterfront and is eager to talk with RDC officials or the city about developing it for boat docks. The Krapf family company also has a marine background.