This evening was the Friends of the Arboretum event. I arrived just in time for the presentation of the new plans. About 50 people were in attendance. Various aspects of the plans for upgrading the facilities were presented by the three architects/landscape developers (see photo below), and the level of detail was impressive. It seems that every possible design feature has been optimized. These upgrades will allow two simultaneous weddings to take place, in better facilities, and still not disrupt public visitation of the grounds. And all this without drawing from the City's General Fund, costs being covered entirely by the Hotel Occupancy Tax. This is the culmination of extensive efforts by Arboretum Manager Janet Schaffer, her Assistant Megan Salinas, the Arboretum Board, City Manager Yost Zakhary and the MESA Group. (and probably a few more I'm not aware of)
The MESA planning team.
Mayor Bill Weber and Arboretum Board Chair Dean Haun.
MESA design expert Tres, Arboretum Director Janet Schaffer and Youth Commission member Rayanne.
The MESA planning team.
Mayor Bill Weber and Arboretum Board Chair Dean Haun.
MESA design expert Tres, Arboretum Director Janet Schaffer and Youth Commission member Rayanne.
