LETTERS

Re “A soaring vision or just hot air?” Column One, Oct. 1

Is there really a question? With all the talk about creeping growth at John Wayne Airport and the lack of movement on the part of the Great Park advocates -- with the exception of the appearance of landscape architect Ken Smith, standing nobly in front of that ridiculous tethered balloon -- I think it’s about time to put the question of making El Toro an airport to a vote again.

We voted for it, only to be bamboozled by Irvine’s expensive PR campaign.

Nora Lehman

Newport Beach

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I appreciate the focus on the Orange County Great Park. I wholeheartedly agree with the first part of your headline, “A soaring vision.”

It reflects master designer Ken Smith’s award-winning Comprehensive Park Plan, completed this year, that promises to put our Great Park in the same league with giants such as Golden Gate Park and Balboa Park.

We are well on our way. Major construction begins this year. Meanwhile, you missed the many events that are ongoing, such as the just-completed summer concert series that drew thousands.

Also, we are actively working to turn our nationally acclaimed design into a playground of sports fields, community farms and museums for all ages and for all time.

Larry Agran

Irvine

The writer is chair of the Great Park Corp.