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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis drops plans for Capitol pedestrian bridge after more than 82,000 people reject it
Gov. Jared Polis is dropping his plans to build a $29.5 million pedestrian bridge on the state Capitol’s grounds after Coloradans overwhelmingly rejected the proposal in a recent survey.
The people say no: Colorado 150 pedestrian bridge receives overwhelming survey results
A proposed pedestrian bridge that would have connected Civic Center Park to the base of the Colorado Capitol building in celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary will not be built after
Gov. Polis drops $29M pedestrian bridge project, survey results show overwhelming opposition
The plan to build a walkway on the front lawn of the state Capitol had little support outside the governor’s office.
A pedestrian bridge for Colorado's 150th birthday is a "no" go. Gov. Jared Polis explains what's being considered instead.
We now know how Coloradans want -- and don't want -- to celebrate the state's 150th birthday next year. Gov. Jared Polis launched a survey last week to find out if people liked his idea for an $18 million pedestrian bridge outside the Colorado State Capitol Building.
Polis axes pedestrian bridge at Colorado Capitol after survey respondents reject idea
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced he would end plans to build a pedestrian walkway at the Colorado Capitol to celebrate the state’s 150th anniversary next year after Coloradans overwhelmingly rejected the idea in a survey his office distributed.
Jared Polis vows to chain himself to Colorado Capitol plaza to stop $28 million pedestrian bridge that he proposed
The bridge was the governor’s idea to celebrate the state’s 150th anniversary. But it was panned by lawmakers, historic preservationists and, apparently, the public.
Results of survey asking about a pedestrian bridge project to celebrate Colorado's birthday are in
Gov. Jared Polis is ditching a plan to build a bridge from the State Capitol to Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park.
EDITORIAL: Gov. Polis gives up on his bridge
Give Gov. Jared Polis credit for bowing to the public’s will. Facing a broad backlash to his out-of-the-blue brainstorm for a ...
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Public says no: 94% reject governor's bridge proposal, poll says
Veterans' groups oppose the construction of a $28.5 million bridge in Colorado, calling it disrespectful to their sacrifices ...
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Group proposes plan including park rangers and new signs to keep Denny Blaine open — and nude
The Friends of Denny Blaine community group is calling on the city to adopt its proposed “abatement plan” for meeting a court ordered-deadline to address complaints of nudity and ...
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Oklahoma City Welcomes Dewey Park, a New Urban Oasis in the Capitol View Neighborhood
Oklahoma City announces the grand opening of Dewey Park, featuring amenities such as a walking path and playsets, marking a ...
I've traveled solo to every US national park. These 7 are my favorite hidden gems.
After traveling to all 63 US national parks, I fell in love with places like Isle Royale, New River Gorge, Dry Tortugas, and ...
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Louisiana State Capitol Park is being refurbished - NOLA.com
An aerial shot of the Capitol Park gardens fronting the Louisiana State Capitol. The 91-year-old gardens are being refurbished, beginning with the sunken garden, which should be completed by ...
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Capitol Reef National Park with Kids: A Complete Guide - MSN
Capitol Reef is about 2.5 times the size of Arches National Park, so, while there’s not a major difference in the number of annual visitors, Capitol Reef is able to spread those people out more ...
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Louisiana State Capitol Park is being refurbished - The Advocate
All paths in Capitol Park still lead to Huey Long, but you'll have to wait until closer to inauguration day to stand next to the statue topping his grave site.