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DANIEL S. NATCHEZ and ASSOCIATES, Inc.


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and implementing projects for the future – whether they are entirely new or retrofitting and upgrading existing facilities, and there certainly are many existing facilities out there that could use some sprucing up, as well as boaters who are demanding better and/or higher-end facilities. It also turns out, in contrast to the


uncertainties of the early Spring, that the pandemic has, in many areas, led to significant increases in boating activity, as it can provide a significant and socially-distanced outlet for the ‘tired-of-being-cooped-up’ public. So demand is up! Meanwhile, interest rates are at


an all-time low, financial lenders are looking for meaningful and quality projects, and in many areas contractors’ backlogs have dwindled. The pandemic and other factors have, in fact, lowered the cost of money short, medium and long-term to unprecedented levels, allowing favourable funding and economic returns. Most projects from conception to opening can take anywhere from a year to several years, which makes the cost of money so much more meaningful today than in what are perceived as ‘normal’ times. On the other hand, as noted above,


inventories and product availabilities are down and production times for delivery have lengthened. If you thought the normal permitting process could take a long time before, well, imagine the opportunity for


delay now! One really has to carefully think things through and, most importantly, build in extra time for things that might not go as smoothly as planned. The pandemic does present


continuing unprecedented challenges and hurdles aimed at keeping all of us safe. Wearing of masks, temperature taking and testing, cleaning and disinfecting, keeping of records and filing of compliance reports, as well as the possibility of new full or targeted shutdowns, all add to the burden.


Opportunities However, as we move through the various ups and downs of these strange days, there are windows of opportunities to seize and, in the long run, it can be worth taking on the challenges and dealing with the obstacles to create meaningful boating access and facilities, and an even brighter future for boating. Just remember to BAJA.


*Dan Natchez is President of Daniel S. Natchez and Associates Inc, a leading international environmental waterfront design consulting company specialising in the design of marinas and marina resorts throughout the world. Your comments and enquiries are invited on Tel: +1 914 698 5678, by Fax: +1 914 698 7321, by E-mail: dan.n@dsnainc.com or on his Website: www.dsnainc.com


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