City leaders have plenty of ideas about what they want to see happen in the harbor district, an area they have long been working to redevelop. But before they go any further, they want to know what the people who live, work and run businesses in National City are looking for. To that end, an afternoon of guided walking tours is from 3 to 7 p.m. tomorrow.
Public input is sought.
The City Council's desire is to really ensure that the community of National City has some input into the process. The tours, each about one hour, are offered by CityWorks, an urban design firm that the city hired to create a master plan for the area. The 10-block area between Bay Marina Drive and 19th Street is full of light industry, blighted areas and historical buildings, including the train depot. The city has been buying, cleaning and clearing land in the area to make way for a hotel, restaurant and RV park as well as a new marina facility. If we are going to redevelop it, we want to make sure it's consistent with the goals and objectives of residents as well.