For the record, I don't like the looks of the parklet at 43rd and Baltimore either. It does indeed look "industrial" and not very inviting. I'm all in favor of new ways to develop public spaces (and I really like coffee-shops) but I have to say this project doesn't succeed. Al Airone
You
forwarded:
From: jvalen...@aol.com
Date: August 16, 2011 8:50:06 PM EDT
I live in the 4700 block of Warrington Av. A well groomed multi
color cat, approx 1 yr old, and I think it is a female, has shown
up. She is very friendly. Is anyone missing a cat like this?
Thanks,
John Valentino
I think the idea is a miss on a number of fronts. First, the name parklet (I
use quotes because I don't like the conjured-up name) creates an expectation of
sylvan greenery that is not met in the final product. Call it what it
is--outdoor seating. As generic outdoor seating, it's functional,
On 8/17/11 11:49 AM, Karen Allen wrote:
I think the idea is a miss on a number of fronts. First, the name
parklet (I use quotes because I don't like the conjured-up name)
creates an expectation of sylvan greenery that is not met in the final
product. Call it what it is--outdoor seating. As
