I think this was a temporary installation that has now been removed. I just saw some of the art sculptures from this collection in Chicago.
Yes it was temporary and only around for the spring/summer of 2021. It was a rotating installation; some sculptures were neat, others a little much (to appeal to the masses at least). I’m saying that first pic is in the same spot as where the new permanent art is going.
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Next steps authorized by the City for Dix Park: moving from the feasibility study to design documents for “The Grove” and the creek restoration.
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This is possibly my favorite section of the whole park actually.
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That’s where their building that giant parking structure?
Not sure what you are referring to. No giant parking structure planned for anywhere in Dix.
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@RobertSanderlin See the post that I’m replying to.
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Gipson’s open for a private event but they’re letting anyone in rn. Come beat the crowd today like me. No words needed, just come see it for yourself 
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Will it be open tomorrow also?
What if you had to meet me in person? We’re downtown
My wife was volunteering at the event today, so I went towards the end to sneak a peak. It started storming so didn’t get to explore as much as I hoped, but really liked what I saw. I think they did a great job. It feels like a large expansive space when you’re walking around it. Picture dump to follow:
Lots of kids playing in the water.
Lots of seating and tables around.
Benches galore
Lots of interactive items around the Mill.
Looking out over the waterfall
Large sandpit
I like this view from one of the slides showing all the layers to the park
The nicest public bathrooms you could imagine
And finally the House of Many Porches views
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I’m really rooting for this area of town to be dense, filled with small and large businesses (mostly local but also national), and closely connected with downtown via transit and bike/pedestrian infrastructure.
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does anyone know if it’s open again today for the sneak peek?
No they’re not. Also annoying that they closed up early yesterday because of the 5 minutes of rain. People kept showing up and they’re like no come back next weekend. Obviously I ignored them and went around anyways. Forgot to share my pics tho and now someone beat me to it. Still gonna share them.
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I grabbed some photos from a distance after arriving & being disappointed.
I had to soothe my disappointment with some howling cow.
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I bet that ice cream was worth the walk… 
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It’s John’s favorite thing in the world. He likes it even more than walking. Let him tell you about it.
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holy SHHHHHHHHH** these on-the-ground photos really do it justice. This looks insane. I drove past it yesterday morning and thought the wildflowers looked beautiful. Seeing them with the landscaping and playground in the foreground really make everything POP.
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See see I knew it would be fab. Those renderings were just junk!! I’m so happy. Can’t wait to visit!
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