Such a linkage would be possible because, in recent years, Virginia Beach has had the foresight to preserve other open spaces in that section of the city. Preserving nature has public support. A June 27 public hearing by the Norfolk City Council drew 180 people. Almost every speaker favored the tract s sale to Virginia Beach rather than a development company. Politicians concerned with self-preservation should pay attention to that lesson.
Nature suddenly has a vocal constituency in communities everywhere.