blloomington gateway project

Planning this monument played out in the open, in public meetings over five years. How were the people of Bloomington caught so off guard?  

Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Tim Street said the city has no clear direction forward but is speaking with architects at Rundell Ernstberger Associates about potentially changing the design.

Opposition to the $1.1 million project, which was green-lit by the city council in 2018 as part of the city’s bicentennial bond, grew after a release by the city last week highlighting the upcoming project.