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maestro7
Member since May 27, 2009
Recent Comments
Re: “Unlocking Carytown”
The existing street trees were planted several years ago as the result of a streetscape study. The trees selected were the choice of the merchants. When reviewed by the )City's Urban Design Committee, it recommended a more suitable street tree that would provide shade. But alas, the merchants protested that such trees would block signage (as did the Bradford Pears-a totally unsuitable tree-once graced Cary St.). The City caved and that's why the small ornamental trees exist today.
Re: “Lost in the Valley”
The City's division of comprehensive planning prepared a Shockoe Bottom Plan sometime during the late 90's or early 2000's. The process involved area business persons and residents. It was a comprehensive document that covered all areas and activities in the Bottom.
Since most of the institutuional knowledge has been eliminated from City government; it's of no surprise that a new study is on the horizon. Perhaps funds could have been saved simply by dusting off and updating the previous document.
Re: “With Flynn Gone, Council May Nix City Projects”
While it seems that the idea to convert "one way streets to two way" is a R. Flynn creation; it is not. This recommendation was first included in the Downtown Plan adopted in 1997 (many years before Ms. Flynn's tenure as director of Community Development). The specific streets to be considered are listed in Chapter 3 of the document. While this recommendation was not implemented, it is erroneous to conclude that this is a new idea.
Re: “Choose Your Own Venture”
These trips are generally a waste; the "focus-de-jour" approach based upon a visit to these various cities is not working. Decide what you want to be and be it!
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Re: “City Ramps Down Skate Park, Which Worries Skater Dudes”
The former Parks and Recreation director wanted to build a skatepark and it probably would have happened if he had not been "separated" from City government.