|
|
Article: NEW DESIGN GETS PRAISE
- Article from:
- Roanoke Times & World News
- Article date:
- April 21, 2009
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright 2009 Roanoke Times & World News. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
No one wants concrete dust as a condiment for their burger,
spring roll or pizza slice.
A preliminary design concept shared with the Roanoke City Council
on Monday afternoon projected that a $6.3 million top-to-bottom
renovation of the historic City Market Building downtown will
require the structure to be closed for nine to 12 months.
A schematic design presented by Cunningham Quill Architects of
Washington seemed to be well received both by members of the city
council and, somewhat surprisingly, by at least two food court
vendors who attended the session.
"It's the most practical plan anybody has come up with yet," said
Anita Wilson, co-owner of Burger in the Square and an advocate for ...