Reading the Topeka Capital-Journal this morning I came across an article about creating a riverfront are in Topeka. This would include paths for hiking, commercial businesses and maybe an art district. The city's group Think Big Topeka has been organizing a downtown project that would change a lot in the city's downtown area, and the riverfront project would end up being an extension.
As I have written previously in my blog posts, I am all for change in Topeka. The only problem I have with this article is that it didn't go into detail about what would be happening until the project was done. The author states twice that it will take years, maybe decades until the project would be completed, but never what sacrifices would have to be made. The project is still in its planning stages and I am excited to see what they come up with. With change there is always debate, and someone will be left not completely satisfied, but I am glad people in Topeka are trying. I can't wait to see what happens!
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http://cjonline.com/news/local/2010-04-22/riverfront_questions_and_answers
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