05/28/2026
This photo taken by our team might be one of the most poignant images that sums up the battle Atlantic City faces every day.
A beautiful, million-dollar view...bookended by decay.
We recently shared a couple images of our demo project at the famed Garden Pier's South Building, and the reaction was split...to say the least.
By the reaction of some, you would have thought we took a wrecking ball to the War Memorial.
So, let's talk about it.
We want to be clear- Atlantic City is our home. Many of us were born IN Atlantic City, grew up in the cities surrounding it and have returned year after year as our own resort close to home.
The comments how "Atlantic City is rotting away" or "Someone needs to bulldoze all of the buildings that are falling apart", and yet...when a crumbling, albeit historic structure is to the point of beyond saving is brought down...the local uproar all of a sudden becomes deafening.
Many people who haven't visited our city by the sea in years are the loudest, or if they HAVE, they rolled in on a $12 Greyhound bus, lost a couple bucks on penny slots, got a free buffet and went home to a place that is not here.
Change must happen for progress to follow suit.
We can assure you that we will be sharing more info and images of the Garden Pier demolition, and future renovations for amenities, entertainment and beachfront life are happening not just here, but all over our embattled and BEAUTIFUL Atlantic City.
Don't lose faith- there's so much happening.