The idea is non-controversial among members of the City Council: They all support the concept of a makeover for Capitol Mall. And, they all like the idea of the city hosting a design competition for a remodel of the Mall from the riverfront to 9th Street. The City Council gave its unanimous support to the fledgling plan, which was presented by Beth Tincher of the Economic Development Department Tuesday night. The details of the design competition would be crafted by city staff, the American... KathleenHaley Marion Millin 2009-11-12T03:37:06Z 2009-11-12T03:37:06Z

While envisioning this and working on more pressing issues, let's remember the Capitol Mall contributes to natural cooling. drawing cool air in summer right up from the river, through Capitol Park and into Midtown.

Marion Millin 2009-11-12T03:37:06Z r8rs1 2009-11-12T03:05:03Z 2009-11-12T03:05:03Z

I do believe there is a lack of focus and priotization here. Lets be sure we are focusing our efforts effectively . This is a great project and looking at it is appropriate . Obvioulsy we have more pressing issues.

r8rs1 2009-11-12T03:05:03Z advocate 2009-11-12T00:45:19Z 2009-11-12T00:45:19Z

Whatever is done, should not compete with K Street for visitors. And whatever is done will surely do so. Clean up K Street first THEN take on the green spaces or they can be come a hangout too.

advocate 2009-11-12T00:45:19Z Candace Taylor 2009-11-11T19:05:03Z 2009-11-11T19:05:03Z

As Mammy said (from the book and movie "Gone with the Wind"), "You can dress a mule in horse harness, but it's still a mule!" Why are we spending time and money on this stupid project?

Candace Taylor 2009-11-11T19:05:03Z