Thank you for your coverage of the most significant unfinished amenity at Liberty Station, the connection to San Diego Bay via the Navy channel (“Liberty Station dock access divisive.” Jan. 28 Beacon, page 1). Not just buyers of residential real estate at the former Naval Training Center (NTC) saw this value; so did thousands of Peninsula residents, who have been waiting patiently for this connection to become a reality. The impending opening of this Navy dock will bring an additional recreational opportunity, as well as a unique water connection for the residents of Loma Portal. In addition, it opens an opportunity for residents and visitors to “catch a boat” and sail to downtown, Coronado or almost any facility with a dock on San Diego Bay. Isn’t this what San Diego is all about? Of course, what it also will bring is an economic “shot in the arm” for the struggling businesses, not just at Liberty Station, but elsewere in our beautiful city, and just in time to give us additional momentum to pull out of the recession! Remember, successful businesses generate tax revenue for the city. Does the dock need some tender loving care? Yes it does. But fortunately, the former NTC is also a redevelopment project area and has generated millions of dollars to improve infrastructure like the dock and the shoreline of the channel! There are limiting conditions, however, principally the clearance of the Navy footbridge at the south end of the channel. This will mean that large ferry/water-taxis cannot operate. Size will be limited to vessels accommodating 10 to 20 passengers or so. Will that be a problem? Remember the British evacuated Dunkirk with small boats much like this! Does this issue need to be controversial? I think not. The use of the dock and the parking can be shared with the public and the businesses at Liberty Station, all the while respecting safety and security concerns. What we have here is your classic “win-win” situation, exactly what city leaders had in mind when they created Liberty Station. Let’s get busy! District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer has started the process. Let’s all get behind him and make Liberty Station all it can be!