05-17-2016, 11:30 AM
(05-17-2016, 11:24 AM)panamaniac Wrote: One of the City councillors apparently suggested that the site be considered for a "pubic art space" that could be done at less expense than the temporary landscaping and fixtures. No detail, of course, just the suggestion because it could be cheaper. If it comes to that, I'd say just put hoardings around the site and commission a local school to design an paint a mural on it.
Well, a “public art space” is what’s been done in the lot across the street from City Hall, and to good effect in my mind. I find the paintings that have been hung there a lot more interesting than a view of a vacant lot.
But it’s not as good as a park, and “cost” is only one criteria. Council has now decided not to decide until at the earliest June 6. It’s a relatively small cost in the grand scheme of the city budget, and serves other initiatives that we are spending money on. Hopefully they don’t wait the whole summer to decide on whether the pop-up park should be installed.