A direct sale versus taking possession with a lease-back is a "cleaner" solution for both parties.It provides the Bruce family with "reparations" on an upfront basis while resolving the future of what is the last bit of somewhat "open" land along Manhattan Beach.The original plan -- a conveyance back to the family with a long-term lease-back to the County did have a certain "elegance" for those with a real estate dealer's mind.  And, indeed, it would have provided the Bruce family with a long-term income stream rather than an up-front lump sum.But as the desire of the County is to retain the current use as open land -- taking possession removes a long-term lien on the property.It is unfortunate, of course, that the NYT report focuses solely on the past racial injustices that required this ultimate resolution.  Rehashing the "woke" arguments rather than reporting on how this settlement meets the needs of both the Bruce family and the City of Manhattan Beach is unfortunate.This is a very special plot of land not simply because of the racist history behind the disputed ownership.  It is literally the only remaining open space along the Manhattan Beach beachfront that is otherwise lined with ever more upscale homes.  Securing Bruce Beach as open land for all to enjoy along a beachfront otherwise chock-o-block with development is a win for everyone.

A direct sale versus taking possession with a lease-back is a "cleaner" solution for both parties.It provides the Bruce family with "reparations" on an upfront basis while resolving the future of what is the last bit of somewhat "open" land along Manhattan Beach.The original plan -- a conveyance back to the family with a long-term lease-back to the County did have a certain "elegance" for those with a real estate dealer's mind.  And, indeed, it would have provided the Bruce family with a long-term income stream rather than an up-front lump sum.But as the desire of the County is to retain the current use as open land -- taking possession removes a long-term lien on the property.It is unfortunate, of course, that the NYT report focuses solely on the past racial injustices that required this ultimate resolution.  Rehashing the "woke" arguments rather than reporting on how this settlement meets the needs of both the Bruce family and the City of Manhattan Beach is unfortunate.This is a very special plot of land not simply because of the racist history behind the disputed ownership.  It is literally the only remaining open space along the Manhattan Beach beachfront that is otherwise lined with ever more upscale homes.  Securing Bruce Beach as open land for all to enjoy along a beachfront otherwise chock-o-block with development is a win for everyone.

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