MIAMI’S TWO MOST PROMINENT HISTORIANS AGREE,TOWER THEATER'S CLASSIC MARQUEE SHOULD BE RETURNED TO CALLE
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I want to preface my sharing of the Miami Herald story on this issue by stating for the record:
Miami Dade College is the finest and most inclusive institution we have in greater Miami. Hands down, it has educated some of our finest leaders and will continue to do so, for years.
Our economy is strengthened by MDC, two of our signature cultural events -- Film Fest & Book Fair are produced by MDC. It is an unrivaled community asset.
MDC programming at the once-dormant Tower Theater now is equal to or better than that of the great art theaters in the nation.
As the spouse of a person with a disability, I say bravo to the elevator in the Tower, the access it provides to wheelchair-accessible restrooms and the renovated theater interiors with accessible seating.
I would never in a million years want to come off as someone who does not support the thousands of assets that MDC brings to our community.
My only gripe is the loss of the classic marquee.
It enhanced the feel of the Calle 8 corridor. And whether City HEP board rules required it or not, the neighborly thing for MDC to do would have been one or more community meetings hosted at the Tower to discuss the new LED panel.
I join Paul George, Arva Parks and 300 petition signers in urging MDC and the City of Miami to restore the classic marquee and remove the visual blight of the LED panel.
Here'swhat the Herald published today:
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article50190165.html
And here is the link to the petition to save history in Little Havana:
https://www.change.org/p/miami-dade-college-save-the-historic-tower-theater-marquee
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