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Resident offers classical design proposal for Stratford's Shakespeare Park property
Summary
Caroline Davenport Mendillo presented classical, affordable design ideas for the Shakespeare Park property, urged board members to review materials she provided to staff (Margot), and recommended contacting designer Meredith Gachet for more information.
At the July 8 Town of Stratford public forum, Caroline Davenport Mendillo of 50 Shore Road urged town officials to review a classical design proposal for the Shakespeare Park property that she said has been developed by an architect experienced in Shakespeare-related projects.
"This design idea...is very simple, very classical and very affordable and it is doable now," Mendillo said, telling officials she had given a copy of the design to Margot for distribution to members and recommending they contact Meredith Gachet, who she identified as the primary designer with extensive knowledge of the property's history.
Mendillo said she grew up at the property and that reviving the site's history would encourage past attendees to reconnect with Stratford’s festival traditions. She asked officials to take the time to inspect the materials and consider the proposal as a feasible starting point, noting the design would allow for future additions.
The transcript records the request and the names of staff and the designer mentioned by Mendillo; it does not record formal town action on the proposal or a staff response during the public comment period.
