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# Give development a chance
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/give-development-a-chance-editor/
- Published: 2008-02-22T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T18:38:36.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Ann Soon Duk Lee Santa Monica*

I have recently read an article about a developing property in Santa Monica. Personally for me, as a renter in Santa Monica for two years, I do realize the concerns (for) residents of 301 Ocean Ave. However, the comment made by one of the residents stating that her fears for Santa Monica transforming into Redondo Beach did bother me somewhat. I do realize that there is an indescribable character associated with Santa Monica, but I also know that the city isn’t more aesthetically pleasing than other beach cities. Santa Monica needs to be beautified. I believe that this new redevelopment will give the city a sense of value to its residents.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 22, 2008.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/022208.pdf?ref=smdp.com)