Recognizing the oft-stated aphorism that beauty is in the
eye of the beholder, it is my hope that the open-minded attendees of last
night’s Howard County Planning Board meeting appreciated the many virtues –
aesthetic, functional and otherwise – of the Inner Arbor Trust’s vision for a
“curated arts park.”
I have attended several Inner Arbor presentations. Unfortunately, with both Scandal and HTGAWM
on last night, I knew my window of opportunity for being able to chat with the
Mrs. was closing fast, so I headed for the exits before the bell sounded for
the perpetually entertaining Speak-out session.
I was able to catch most of Michael McCall’s remarks. From a communications
perspective, I believe the Trust has developed a very compelling narrative –
with Mr. McCall delivering a solid verbal accompaniment to the impressive
visual presentation. The discussion on how
the Chrysalis amphitheater could be used was both inspired and inspiring and
should catch the attention of every local arts and culture maven.
The importance placed on the preservation of trees should
also be noted. Based on my understanding
of the plan, it appears as though there is a concerted effort to protect the
natural beauty of the Woods in which the Park would be located. For those that are concerned about
environmental issues, that commitment should be commended.
Others have written in much greater detail, and far more eloquently,
than I regarding the Inner Arbor Plan. I
just want to say that the more I learn about the proposed Park, the more it
reflects a vision of a near-future Columbia that is both family and
arts-friendly….a true gathering place for posterity. And that would be a nice thing
indeed.
Stay tuned, as more will follow.
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