Haven Bay Circuits
| Haven Bay Circuits | ||
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| General Information | ||
| Established | Established 1908 Repurposed in the 1920's | |
| Type | Open-air market with shops Major landmark | |
| City | Beach Haven, LBI United States of Quentin | |
| Located | Uptown Beach Haven Main streets: James Place Carmelo Street 8th Street | |
| Yearly Visitors | 26 million (2020) | |
| Public Transit | BHCT Uptown and Haven Bay Stations Bus Line 6, Station 3 | |
First organized with the establishment of Beach Haven in the early 1900's, the area soon became one of the largest neighborhoods in the young town. Known for its number of factories, the Circuits soon became renowned for its harsh working conditions and large sweatshops, and was named for the small pathways, or Circuits, which went between the factory buildings. After the end of the Great Venturian War in 1912, the government cracked down on numerous sweatshop areas in the country, especially the Circuits, and soon most industry in the city had moved to what is now the downtown area. Numerous companies which moved out of the area left their factory buildings close together, and during the 1920's residents of the area gradually started business and residences there. By the 1950's, the neighborhood began the thrive, and tourists soon flocked to the area, devoid of all the noise and industry of the downtown areas, and the Circuits became one of the largest of what are today known as the Quentinian markets.
Because of the close proximity of numerous buildings in Haven Bay, the alleyways have a feeling of comfort and seclusion, while also allowing nature to be seen as a result of its small building sizes. The circuits have by far the most nature and fauna of the Quentinian marketplaces, with a good view of the LBI shore as well. The majority of the man-made attractions in the Circuits include small shops, such as bookstores, cafes, candy shops, etc. There are some residential and tourism areas as well, although the Circuits does not have any electronic screens or other attractions like other markets in the country do. Visited by over 20 million people each year, the Circuits is maintained by the Long Beach Island Board of Monuments.
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Description
The Haven Bay Circuits is one of hundreds of places across the United States of Quentin which are known as Quentinian urban marketplaces. These are outdoor and indoor areas, buildings, and parks which serve as marketplaces, parks, display areas, areas of tourism, and areas of social gathering inside the major cities of the USQ. The atmosphere and aesthetics of these marketplaces are vastly different, however they all serve the same purpose in their communities and have the distinction of being much different in function than other marketplaces across the rest of the world. Of these Quentinian landmarks, the Haven Bay Circuits is one of the largest and most popular ones, with 20 million yearly visitors, numerous landmarks, and hundreds of small businesses.
The Haven Bay Circuits is located in Beach Haven, LBI, in the uptown portion of the city. The Circuits are made up of numerous small roads and parking lots, which all serve to channel in visitors to the footpaths and sidewalk-like streets which actually make up the Circuits. Carmelo Street 8th Street and James Place are the major streets which lead into the Circuits. Numerous neighborhoods are located in the area, with little high-rises in the area. Most high rise buildings in the city are located downtown, while the Circuits in uptown are made up of smaller, tightly-packed buildings.
The Circuits itself is divided into four main sections. The first main section is the Tourist End near the water, including many landmarks such as the Beach Haven National Conservatory; the second section is the Residential End (though no one actually lives there), which includes many park activities, paths, and the Steel Pond and River; the third and largest section is the Business End, which includes hundreds of businesses such as bookshops, cafes, restaurants, candy stores, clothing stores, etc; and the fourth and final section is the Social End, which includes businesses of the entertainment variety, including bars, small museums, and clubs of the arts.
Governance and Administration
The Haven Bay Circuits was first managed by the city waste committee in Beach Haven until the latter half of the 20th century. In 1976, the Long Beach Island Board of Monuments took over management of the area, due to its growing popularity amongst both tourists and residents of the city. This included taking over the sanitation, public transportation, and tourism guidance systems of the circuits, and also the takeover of relations with the tenants of the area. New rules were imposed on businesses and visitors in the 2000's due to the rise of terrorism, however these rules were short and dealt mainly with firearms on the property. Taxes on the property are high, due to the value of the area, its high maintenance cost, and the lack of visitor admissions fees.
The LBI Monuments board does not handle policing and security of the Circuits, however. This duty is left up to the Beach Haven Police Board, which patrols the Circuits regularly and also consults with the Fort McCarthy Defense Force on major security issues. Finally, the Beach Haven Public Safety Board (PSB) operates in the park regularly, and due to the park's size, the board maintains a constant presence. The PSB provides medical and fire services, being the combination of a paramedic service and a fire department.
History
Shops Overview
Natural Features
Landmarks and Structures
Activities
Transportation
Parking
Public Transportation
Impact
Related Markets
Besides the Haven Bay Circuits, there are hundreds of other markets located around the country, which serve the same practical and cultural purpose the Circuits does. These include the following:
- The Kingpin Hub of Poleton
- The Lindin Alley Marketplace in Lindin
- The Baltimore Central Hub in Baltimore
There are numerous others not listed here, but of the ones on the list, the most visited of these are the first four and the Circuits, although all the rest play an equally crucial role in their respective cities and communities.
