Post #377434 by Bohemiann on Thu, May 1, 2008 9:38 AM

Not sure how it works in your municipality but generally Design and Planning Commissions are appointed advisory boards that report to the elected body of either city or county commissioners. I might suggest an early "educational" campaign be implemented ahead of time for those commissioners votes. Getting them info as soon as possible means they will have more exposure to your views and not just what they get in their packets from staff (that they sometines scan over) and what you are able to convey at the meetings with your five minute allotment of testimony. I have seen many a planning commission vote favorably on proposals only to have the elected officials shoot it down. Politics is Politics. Sounds like you guys are doing an awesome job! Applauding your efforts to keep the culture alive and vibrant.

I visit The Alabi everytime I'm in the area visiting extended family. As a photographer I drove there just to get some pictures and the neon not only fits in this district but defines it in my opinion, and I spent money adding to the economic viability of the area.
I hope that they try and incorporate it and embrace the historical design instead of slapping up a "whorearbucks" veneer on the whole area.

Vote locally! It's where your voice is heard best and can serve you most.