Why Public Buildings Are Important To Planning

Our public buildings -- courthouses, post offices, town halls, libraries, schools -- are a reflection of who we are as a community and as a people.

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March 12, 2001, 8:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Many of our finest public buildings were constructed in the 19th or early 20th century. Unfortunately, since World War II many public buildings have been bland and undistinguished. Moreover, they've increasingly been located outside downtown or core areas. In the short run, some money may be saved. In the long run, however, the community's civic fabric is weakened. "

Thanks to Wayne M. Senville

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