[junctionist]

NPS has never been a particularly good example of urban design in my opinion. But putting aside the design issues, I was shocked at how everything is deteriorating during a recent visit (especially considering the relatively recent revitalization).

The concrete slab pavers are chipping at the edges, with orange paint to mark the discontinuities in some places. Some chipping is also occurring on the stairs of the showpiece stage structure. Concrete is supposed to feel strong and permanent, which isn’t the impression one gets with the chipping. It just looks cheap or poorly maintained in some places at the heart of the square.

 

[AlexBozikovic]

My piece:

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[Northern Light]

My piece:

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Excellent piece.

No nits to pick.

I would only say. The City needs to pick a handful of priority projects (I'd argue for the slip lane as one, seating as another, fixing the mulch situation, and replacing those God forsaken flower pots that are so awful); only the first is any way expensive.

I'm all for even greater ambitions we've all talked about many a time. But let's keep the immediate list to ' can be delivered in full by the end of 2027' and insist on the tender being awarded before the next election!