There was a story in the latest sw news about the Loring Park building restoration project. Three groups (so far) are involved; Citizens for a Loring Park Community(CLPC) Friends of Loring Park and the Mpls.Park and Rec Board. In the melee, what was not mentioned was the design, how many oak trees removed, six or seven oak trees possible Burr oak, of about ninety to one hundred and ten years in age. Furthermore, it would cut right into a hillside and the building would stand as tall as the trees who were once there. This would cut the park partially in half. Wouldn't a parking lot be right around the corner? So there is more than the sheer political theater that so entertains us. This "addition" would only subtract from the historic significant aspects of the park building. Yes, the building needs work inside, but because this project is art related, I can speak with some knowledge, attending art school for a number of years....I do not believe that it is correct to destroy something so lovely as a tree to create "art". It doesn't seem at all right. All true artists work with limitations, it is what makes you a better artist. There are other projects in the park that need funding and should recieve it. The fountain, the stage attached to the house could have more...etc. Instead we would lose trees?This is beginning to look like a pattern. But I see the artist and the enviro, the spiritual as a one being unified, wasn't that what art was all about? perspective. The big picture, this seems anti-big picture. So yes, I will be voting green again this year, hmmmmmmm funny how that happens.....
I do not believe that many people of the neighborhood know about this, and it's already a done deal. So whose bright idea is this, I mean is IT intentionally searching out oak trees and cutting with glee for the beaming faces of children. So what would be done at the new expanded art park? where is the money? What about parking? I was there a week ago looking at the back of the building with the trees and the sunset and it was fine the way it was and is, almost as if to say "No Touch". Artists are fed by things other than concrete, steel, and vaulted ceilings. Mostly, the natural world held the captivation of artist throughout the ages. It is my greatest joy. oh and then there will be those pesky tree sitters, I suppose, I'll be paying for that one. Robert Yorga St. Anthony West _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
