Re: Time for the "new old new" mall?

From: 7visions <7visions_at_prodigy.net_at_hypermail.org>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 20:10:42 -0800

What the hell kind of "parkland" can you put on top of a building????

Big gorgeous trees? Shady paths? Forest glades?

What nonsense!!!!

Guess what it would be, and here I KNOW that I will offend many
suburbanites....

It would be GRASS!!!! BORING BLAND ITCHY GRASS!!!!! I HATE LAWNS!!!!!

and a couple of saplings... and maybe a palm

Here is my suggestion:

Knock out Santa Monica Place, extend the 3rd street Promenade, have it
bisect an open mall of no more than five levels, bring in more restaurants,
and a Legit theater ( that is stage theater)and a concert hall. Add a
skateboard park, ( local culture , a tribute to Dogtown) and an ice rink for
the holidays.

Nix the 21 story buildings and DEFINITELY NO ASTROTURF PARKLANDS

Lenny "Urban Critic" Shaw

----- Original Message ----- * I'm really intrigued by the idea of adding
rooftop parkland along the
tops of the buildings on 2nd and 4th;

* I'm curious as to which strips of green space would be open to the
public--would all the parkland at the new new mall be private, only for
residents?

* I wonder how policing of the rooftop parklands would work, and how
they'd be lit'
Received on 2004-11-19 20:14:44