To the editor: The Palisades fireplace was a tragic occasion for everybody concerned — not simply due to the lack of life, but in addition due to the destruction of properties and companies and all that accompanies that loss. So, what I recommend will certainly be met with scorn and derision. (“Parts of Pacific Coast Highway reopen Sunday amid interagency chaos,” Feb. 2)
For the primary time in additional than 100 years, it’s now potential to drive alongside Pacific Coast Freeway west from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Malibu and have an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean. A fast verify on Zillow reveals estimated gross sales values of the properties within the vary of $2 million to $10 million.
Cash is spent yearly on mitigating the consequences of abrasion on the cliffs above PCH in addition to on the harm attributable to the ever-encroaching sea. As sea ranges proceed to rise, the buildings alongside the freeway will come beneath growing risk.
Maybe it’s time to think about this query: Ought to the buildings that burned down alongside PCH be rebuilt?
John Trask, Thousand Oaks
