The Riverwalk, arguably the grand jewel of downtown Naperville, is under construction and has been for months. Granted, the whole Riverwalk isn't involved, just one section around the Dandelion Fountain. The problem though - as highlighted in a Sun story today (Sun., 3.30) - is that the construction is two months behind schedule. What should have been completed by June now won't be ready until at least August. That means we stand to lose almost the whole summer without a good chunk of our precious Riverwalk, not to mention how everyone is looking forward to the downtown amenity after the horrible winter we've had. The other disheartening piece of the puzzle is that due to a parking lot being dismantled during the construction, 25 or so precious parking spots have been lost. This will cause a hardship for local merchants and restaurateurs who will lose business over the lost parking. Is this a sacrifice worth enduring for the future betterment of the Riverwalk, or are you fed up with driving by that construction site that will be there through most of the summer?. The comment lines are open..
Community: March 2008 Archives
Okay - you wanted it you got it. Moderator Jim here to open this new thread for the home page. The old threads, as you know, are easily accessible, but here's another one due to popular request. However, I would like to make a point that Ted has repeatedly made and I have reiterated. We here at the Naperville Sun can do nothing to further this matter without having access to an ongoing investigation, documentation and cooperation from the Napergate Man. So, please let's try to refrain from blaming the messenger.
