NOT DEAD YET ~ Fulton Mall Water Feature ~ PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Submitted by orcaoid on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 06:38.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Fulton Mall Water Feature
February 13, 2007
Location: Fresno City Hall Council Chambers
2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Special Guest: Danno Glanz, Principal, Calthorpe
City of Fresno: Jon Ruiz, Assistant City Manager
Kelly Riddle, Economic Development Coordinator
Jeff Eben, Deputy Mayor
The City of Fresno is exploring the possibility of a dramatic new water feature for the downtown, a ‘linear fountain’ that would help to revitalize the Fulton Mall, connect the City’s important new redevelopment projects, and generally reinvigorate the heart of the community. The planning and design of this downtown water feature will be an exciting challenge and opportunity. The ‘linear fountain’ will need to satisfy a number of important criteria: it will need to be interactive and fun; attractive to kids and families; accommodating of existing conditions on the Fulton Mall; cost effective; and environmentally friendly. It should celebrate the role of water in Fresno’s history and deepen the community’s appreciation of Fresno’s unique culture and setting. But, most of all, a new downtown water feature should bring people back to the center to rediscover the heart of the City! Interested? Come hear about the project and give us your ideas, thoughts, concerns.
no thanks
I really don't see how building a water fountain will get people to the Fulton Mall. The current water way was is terrible shape last time I was at the mall a couple months ago. It didn't appear to be very well maintained then. The water was stagnant and a lot of debris floating around. It honestly appeared to be a haven for mosquitoes.
I think before the Fulton Mall builds water attractions, they should attempt to maintain the existing waterway there.
If you want to get people to shop at the mall, get businesses that appeal to a broader market. I entered the mall from Inyo street and walked the length of it. I wasn't impressed.
Post new comment