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Planning commission recommends sculpture garden at City Hall block, conditioned on fire‑station design
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a proposed sculpture garden at the City Hall/fire station block, with a condition that final design accommodate the fire station’s access needs. The citizen-led Heritage Arts Foundation plans to fund the project, which includes works by sculptor Dennis Smith and landscape elements.
The Alpine City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a proposed sculpture garden on the municipal block that contains City Hall and the fire station, with a stipulation that final site details accommodate the fire station’s design and access needs.
The proposal, led by the Heritage Arts Foundation and a community committee, envisions a gathering garden with sculptures, a children’s play area, seating, and pathways on the block where Alpine City Hall and the fire station sit. Landscape designer Emily Brooks Weymouth described a plan that "incorporate[s] historical significance" and a space where "all generations can feel welcome," including water play, swings, picnic tables and a pavilion.
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