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Vista group proposes relocated gateway art for Lincoln Street Tunnel
Summary
A Vista Neighborhood Association representative proposed setting a gateway public-art structure back from the Lincoln Street Tunnel face to avoid anchoring into the tunnel stone; city staff cited a police safety assessment, camera surveillance and ongoing cost discussions, and the council asked that the plan be refined and returned to full council.
Bart Walrath, speaking for the Vista Neighborhood Association, asked the Columbia City committee on Monday to approve a revised placement for a gateway public-art installation in the Lincoln Street Tunnel.
Walrath said the proposal moves the gateway about one-third of the walkway away from the face of the tunnel to avoid anchoring into the tunnel’s original stone and to instead attach to concrete retaining-wall structures. “The purpose again of our gateway is to welcome people, not only to the tunnel, but, to our wonderful new Findlay Park and the…
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