Daily Archives: May 26, 2008
Memorial Day
One annual Farmington tradition, more than any other, signals the beginning of summer: The Memorial Day parade. Today, Wally Christensen and company pulled off another delightful event, filled with the kind of “small town” charm that makes our community a … Continue reading
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Streetscape: The financing barrel
A friend who has asked many more questions than I have explained the streetscape financing situation to me like this: The city levies a little over 14 mils every year to raise money. Imagine all those mils as a being a big old … Continue reading
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A pretty picture
Of all the imagined post-streetscape views I’ve seen, I like this one best. Splitting Grove Street with a boulevard puts more parking closer to shops, while adding beauty and safety to a simple strip of concrete and asphalt.
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