Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

168 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 Ole Hanson Beach Club, and the restored Casino along El Camino Real only lie at the tip of everything San Clemente has to offer. In addition to its event locales, much of the city’s personality is shaped by the abundance of pleasant and often historic parks sprinkled throughout the cityscape. One of the city’s most notable parks is the historic Max Berg Park, where the city hosts cultural events that engage the city’s latino community living predominantly in this area. With such a dynamic level of resident engagement, San Clemente’s fun culture also creates a synergistic effect with its small businesses, as “many of these [events] are supported by our nonprofits and our small business associations,” says Mayor Duncan. Exploring Commercial Development Opportunities Currently, Mayor Duncan is moving to enhance this synergy. San Clemente’s