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Cook: The democracy and freedoms of Miller Park

The City Council is looking to update the Miller Park. The downtown park is where many homeless people congregate.
The City Council is looking to update the Miller Park. The downtown park is where many homeless people congregate.

By David Cook 5 min read

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Public input requested for new Miller Park District in Chattanooga’s Innovation District

At three different public gatherings last week, city leaders and design consultants brainstormed with citizens about ideas on how to transform Miller Park, the city’s oldest downtown park.

The renovation has the blessing of Chattanooga’s City Council, River City Co. and the Benwood Foundation. With $3 million set aside for renovations, Miller Park could become something stunning and beautiful.

And that’s what concerns me.

What then happens to everything that’s not beautiful?