I couldn't agree with you more. There is no swimming pool at the GCNP so no problem there and the project is one being developed by the Park staff not the "Government". Funding needs are not yet determined and will be both budget and donation funds.
Dave is concerned about achieving real advancements and his staff has begun the improvement needs list and the DW and I are both in need of walkers and wheelchairs, our input has been noted and we along with DAV and others will be needed as well as historical architects and the legal community. The focus will be access without changing the appearance of historic features. The plan should be shovel ready in about three years. Remember that the Grand Canyon Association will be fund raising starting now and Dave is reminding Washing DC that compliance with the AWD Act is mandatory as is maintenance of the historical nature of the Park.
This will not be a "shoot from the hip" project.
