Problems Addressed: Solutions Offered
Marty Campbell, chair of the New Tacoma Neighborhood Council, and Patricia Lecy-Davis, owner of Embellish Salon, had the challenging job of moderating the community forum on 9th and Pacific tonight. Sanford and Sons provided a great space that was filled to capacity. So many people showed up we ran out of chairs! Most of the businesses were represented, as well as the BIA, TPD, City of Tacoma, Sound Transit, and others.
The forum provided a space to see where the area has come since a community meeting 18 months ago. Most of the items identified at the last meeting have improved. The main point of continued decline was the corner of 9th and Pacific near D Town Market.
Many good suggestions were made and the active participation of all parties, including Brick City and On the Rocks, greatly aided the discussion. The BIA blog will provide continued updates and announce future meetings.
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8 comments
J jamie from thriceallamerican December 18, 2007
Maybe if I saw it from another angle, I’d feel differently, but I still think this thing looks like a safety pin.
But it’s good to have public art you can make fun of. “Meet me by the diaper pin.” How awesome is that?
E Erik B. December 18, 2007
I like it. It’s bold. It has glass in it which is a great theme (brand?) for Tacoma and the hotel.
The Sheraton used to have another (boring) art piece there.
The Murano is doing what the Art Museum has not done yet: have a large signature art piece in front.
R rich December 18, 2007
though, it’s unique and keeps the whole glass thing going….and might add some tourist activity…….I dont’ know……could be a good idea…….ok, of course the council would rather increase their health bens then provide something for Tacoma to perhaps help it’s development so it’s probably a moot point anyways…….though, it could be really interesting…..
M morgan December 18, 2007
Tacoma needs more public art and this looks very cool to me.
It would be nice if it were located in a more public setting though, Tollefson Plaza for example.
I am a little curious to see how the hotel came up with a construction estimate of $700,000. That’s a lot of glass!
M mardod December 18, 2007
Didn’t they describe it as a 10 story ladle? Still , it looks pretty cool.
C Crenshaw Sepulveda December 19, 2007
Maybe the Mercato can “donate” their sculpture to the city for a modest fee as well.
J jamie from thriceallamerican December 19, 2007
Crenshaw @7:
You mean the Giant Tarp?
C Crenshaw Sepulveda December 20, 2007
jamie,that or the Giant Toilet Bowl Brush they have hanging from the ceiling of their lobby.