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I didn't see it. I hate to see these kinds of things cut, though, because they are some of the things that make our city a nice place to live. The lighting of the square, for example, is a real tradition. I was hoping to drag out some of my Edsels and my Corvair for the old car parade they have every year at that thing..... Maybe this is just scare tactics to get us ready for another tax increase? I dunno.

I agree also. If the thing meets the current regulations, you cannot stop it just because you don't like it. This will have very little impact.

Good points, as usual, Coco. That seems like a more positive approach to the problem. M

Those are very artistic, Rod! Thanks. M

Ignorance is abundant, here and most places. People do not understand what urbanism is all about. These project MUST be mixed use, or they do nothing but contribute to sprawl. M

As usual, I cannot disagree with you either, Coco.

You are brutal, Z--but correct.

Agreed. Architecturally, better windows would have helped greatly. Overall, better than the typical Lindsey, but also typical NWA developer-cheap in many ways. Beats the typical late 70s-early 80s apartment look, though. M

The Walker building is pretty nice to teach in. The restaurant deal, while not great, is better than the vending machines only we have in the current business building where I have my office. The new classrooms are really nice to teach in. I like having natural light. There are no computer labs but we do have some computers for email access and such in the common areas. Classroom technology is state of the art. And it is nice to have some gathering places to meet and talk. I like that.

It's great for me since I work in the WCOB building across from Brough. Thanks for the info. M

I have heard we are getting a Starbucks on campus in the ground floor of Brough. I don't know if this is true or not but construction has started on the Dickson St. side of Brough. Mark

Good points, Coco, all of 'em. I agree wholeheartedly. This is the Ozarks. I like living in the Ozarks. Life is good. I also think Coody is trying his best to do a good job for the City and make it the best place it can be. Other than the fact that our lake "turns over" this time every year and the water tastes funny because of it (just imagine how THAT sounds to outsiders!) we have nothing to be ashamed of at all here in beautiful Fayetteville. Mark

I heard from someone on this board that they will sell for arond $280K plus--a lot, I think--though a great location and I like the concept. M

What we really need is a pedestrian bridge across College that links the east side to the west side. Perhaps this should be at College and Maple--I dunno--but it would be great and expand our downtown area. M

Just what we need! I only have three Walgreen's within a couple miles of my house and REALLY need another!! I mean what if the current three are out of the big boxes of sno-caps? Maybe the fourth one will have them.

You can get them at Penguin Ed's on South School St. (71B). M

All I know is it will be painted and get some new signage. "Lipstick and rouge," as they say in the trades!

I have been in the Cosmopolitan and seen two new rooms that are the prototype for all the rooms to be rehabbed shortly there. All I can say is they are fantastic! Super modern. Flat screen monitors, IPOD docking stations, super neat bathrooms with bowl sinks, black furniture, platform beds--there's nothing like it in this area. It really is going to be an "Ian Shrager" type hotel like something out of NYC. The lobby and restaurants and elevator cabs will all be redone. There are exhibits and boards in the lobby and anyone can check this out. Mark

Honestly I think it's just too many expensive condos on the market. Sure--the market will correct itself. If they don't sell, the developers will either cut price or rent them out. But I am still struggling with the pricing. I am doing a total rehab on a house right now at 413 N. Willow. Down to the studs and beyond. Everything will be new and the very best quality you can get. Wooden windows, cedar shingle siding, foam insulation, hybrid heat, expensive baths with heated floors, clawfoots, jacuzzis, etc., two new huge real stone fireplaces, pocket doors, cabinets built on-site--you get the idea. I am pulling out all the stops on this house and no cost will be cut. When done, it will be priced in the $200-210 per square foot range for a 2000 square-foot house. I just don't see how the condo developers can ask that or in many cases much more than that for their units. My house on Willow is in a great location. Two blocks from Dickson and four blocks from the square. Why should a condo cost more than this house??

Wow--that is an awful lot of dough for those. I hope they can sell 'em. It sure makes the rehabs of single family houses I'm doing in the wash-willow and downtown areas look affordable!

I saw these. I think they are "live-work" units--I dunno if the first floor is supposed to be a shop/studio area but this is a new trend in housing. There will be something similar to this at Ruskin Heights.

Right on, Man. I think it would be funny and noteworthy. Everyone likes those who can poke fun at themselves.

That is great. I love our airport. I think it's super. The only request I have is for better food out there.

Tickets are sold at any of the houses on the tour (they all have signs in front of them) or at French Metro antiques on Dickson. They generally have about 400-450 people buy tickets. Tickets are sold at any of the houses on the tour (they all have signs in front of them) or at French Metro antiques on Dickson. They generally have about 400-450 people buy tickets. You have to remember that this is only in situations where they are allowing the developer to do something that would not normally be allowed on that land. For example, let's say they let the developer put 14 condos on two single-family lots. Having a few of those designated as "affordable" units is how the city/town lets them do the project.

One thing I thought I would mention to y'all--this Saturday is the Washington Elementary "Tour of Homes" here in Fayetteville. Runs from noon to 5 pm. There will be a lot of cool houses that you can walk through. My house, art studio, and guest house at 59 E. Prospect--our kitchen was just photographed all day yesterday for a new book coming out from Better Homes and Gardens-- will be on the tour. Going on this tour has become a tradition for the families of new graduates from the U of A.