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Council narrows parklet naming to place‑based options; staff to return with refined list

2429144 · February 10, 2025
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Summary

Councilors signaled a preference for place‑based names for two South Washington Street parklets and asked staff to return with a narrowed list; they also asked that the Christina Goodwin memorial plaza be clearly signed and interpreted.

The City Council reviewed public and advisory‑board input on naming two newly completed parklets in the South Washington Street corridor and signaled a preference for place‑based names rather than naming the sites after individuals.

Staff lead Andrea Bazemore summarized outreach: staff solicited suggestions from the public and from the Economic Development Authority, Planning Commission, Historical Commission, Arts & Humanities Council and the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board. The public suggested many names; a recurring request was to recognize Christina…

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