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A manifesto is generally understood to be a declaration of principles and intentions, but this is little more than a list of complaints. This "manifesto" is a bit too much like today's national Democratic party--cranky and pissed off because things aren't going their way, but lacking the vision and determination to do anything about it. It begins by lambasting TPL and its "East Coast park planners" for, well, being from the East Coast. It's true that not enough projects here are contracted to locals but, when locals fail to submit an engaging proposal, it's not fair to get mad at the winners just 'cause they ain't from around here. The next point is that the use of gabion walls, wire forms full of river stones such as those used to curb road and riverside erosion, will be an offensive element along the Cerrillos Road "visual corridor," an important approach to downtown. I happen to think that gabion walls are beautiful, interesting and different like our city is supposed to be, but the "manifesto" complains about the "traditional stonework" that might have been. Some might find them ugly, but an affront to a visual corridor that already boasts Long John Silvers, Hobby Lobby and OilStop? I think the gabions will hold their own.
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If the deluge of art-oriented press releases entering the SFR offices over the past six months are to be taken seriously, Santa Fe isn't just under attack as a premier and desirable arts and culture destination by savvy cities in other enterprising states, but is also facing pressure from nearby in the f...
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