Future of Hains Point

[kcb203]

@Rootchopper 87351 wrote:

Given the rise in the level of the Potomac River over the next ten years, they’d be wise to open up a water park instead.

The 50 meter swimming pool at Hains Point will get even bigger when it merges with the Potomac.

[dbb]

dasgeh;87347 wrote:

true, though for me, cycling isn’t just an expensive hobby, it’s how i get from point a to point b*

ftfy

[mstone]

@Rootchopper 87351 wrote:

Given the rise in the level of the Potomac River over the next ten years, they’d be wise to open up a water park instead.

Yup, the idea of making any capital investments there is insane.

[chris_s]

@mstone 87362 wrote:

Yup, the idea of making any capital investments there is insane.

Unless it’s to install “dutch-level cycling infrastructure” and they surround it with a dike for authenticity.

[dbb]

To be contrary, allowing a developer of national reputation to expand the DC area holdings over, well, the old post office might provide a front row seat on climate change and sea level rise in a manner that might change an opinion or two.

[Rootchopper]

I all seriousness, the best investment they could make would be to repair the wall encircling the park and build it two feet higher

[cyclingfool]

@Rootchopper 87395 wrote:

I all seriousness, the best investment they could make would be to repair the wall encircling the park and build it two feet higher

Or not, and presto, new water hazards for the world class golf course!

[PotomacCyclist]

They have underwater cycling (sort of), underwater bike polo and underwater football now. So why not underwater golf too?

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