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Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark View Post
I agree with those who suggest that it would be great for Cogswell if there were some effort to try to recreate some of the standout historic structures that were demolished many years ago. I think it would really add some visual interest to the area and create a tie-in to past iterations of the city. Makes sense in a city that has existed for 275 years, no?
Question is, how do we make it happen? The city representatives don’t seem to have the imagination or ability to do anything but the basic (inadequate) status quo. As others here have expressed, I fear that Cogswell will be yet another lost opportunity to do something truly substantial and memorable right in the heart of the downtown.
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Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark View Post
I have two lines of thought on that.
1) Have a few historical recreations mixed in with said towers. The contrast between old-appearing and new would create visual interest, plus provide spacing between the tall towers. We’re not talking about a lot of buildings here, maybe just 3 or 4 in strategic locations, and they would be completely modern, functional buildings, so there would be no loss in functionality, perhaps a small sacrifice in density for which there is no guarantee currently, anyhow.
2) Make the recreations mimic the original buildings, but build them to a much larger scale, appropriate in whatever the context would be.
I’m sure there are other ways in which this could be accomplished, also. Any ideas?
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Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark
Ok, we've gotten out a few frustrations, discovered that sarcasm = misinformation, and further widened the generation gap.
Anybody want to discuss Cogswell? Any discussion regarding the points I raised in the above posts? Any other Cogswell-related discussion? All ages are welcome! I won't be insulted if you disagree.
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I think it is an excellent plan to recreate some of the architecture lost in the Cogswell district. I am surprised that there never is a mention of the historical significance of this site in terms of the overall plan. There is an opportunity now to correct fifty years of unusable space and not do so would be such a loss.
I agree that perhaps four buildings could be the focus. I think the city needs to take the lead and offer some incentives to make this happen. Perhaps it is in the form of tax breaks for certain lots and they would be designated heritage sites. The design would be required to reflect some of the buildings that were demolished and the flatiron building would be one of them. Also, the city could provide the external design as an incentive and the developer would finish the interior design and structural component. Some of the public space could use more thought and maybe have a public square as part of lot "C"
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