Wednesday, July 22

I have an Idea


Suggestions sought for floodwall art

A local committee soon will be calling on artists for suggestions, designs and renderings for concrete art panels that will line the floodwall in downtown Huntington.

The Floodwall Art Oversight Committee, organized by the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Committee, plans to publish a request for proposals by the end of the month

The committee is considering two themes for the floodwall panels -- a historic timeline of Huntington and the significance of the Ohio River and railroad -- but are open to more themes and different designs

The panels would be located near the main entrance of Harris Riverfront Park, facing downtown Huntington.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to make downtown look better but the cheapest option is to make the wall public. Open season on the floodwalls. At least then we can get some color. And a train? Trains already pass along the floodwalls. Do not be discouraged from submitting ideas, it is not exactly your $20,000 either.




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