The city informed me that the plans for the path have been withdrawn. This outcome belongs entirely to the 177 of you who cared enough to protect this space. I am just a neighbor who was worried, but you are the ones who actually saved the stairs.
October 9, 2021
Final supporters
- Attention: Neighborhood Impact Alert
The steps of the Sunflower Path located between Proctor and Modoc Streets is a neighborhood space for people of all ages to enjoy the flowers, dinosaurs and animal sculptures. This artistic creation and labor of love began over 20 years ago and is enjoyed daily by those who ascend or descend the stairs.
It has come to our attention that the beautiful Sunflower Path is being threatened by another project without the knowledge or approval of the people who live in the neighborhood. This will change the Sunflower Path forever. The proposal is to permanently paint the stairs with a “Say their Names” themed statement.
We believe that this not an appropriate place for this project because it will alter a pre-existing artistic expression and more importantly it will impact the neighborhood negatively.
Issues of Concern: “Adverse Effects” of becoming a Destination
- Congestion
- Parking
- Personal Safety – liability issues as a result of the congestion
- Handicap access - lack of hand rails and handicap access project
- Fire safety – The adjacent vacant lot is already a fire hazard
- Trash – this is already an issue
- Trespassing on private property – this happens frequently and complicates liability issues with insurance
- Noise – Noise pollution is already an issue during evening hours at this location
- Maintenance
- Paint on concrete step are proven to be slippery and dangerous
We, the undersigned, are the neighbors who want to keep the
beautiful Sunflower Path the wonderful neighborhood space that it is
without the alteration of the stairs. It has taken so much effort over
the years to create and is enjoyed by so many people. There is really
nothing else like it. Celebrating “Say their Names” would be better
suited in a space that isn’t already being enjoyed by the community as
it is. More importantly the proposed project will create inevitable
congestion in what is a quiet residential neighborhood. Perhaps a park
or a public square would be more appropriate and also more notably,
higher visibility for their message and in an area that is able to
support an influx of people.
As neighbors against this change we need you to sign the petition to say no to the proposed project and say yes to the art project that it currently is and keep our area safe, clean, uplifting, and a happy place for both kids and adults to enjoy.
Signed,
Upper Rockridge Neighbors
Updates
July 29, 2021
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people care about the path. This momentum belongs entirely to the neighbors who love this little spot, and it shows just how much our quiet corner truly matters to everyone.
Reached 100 supporters
July 29, 2021
101 Comments
I walk these steps regularly and I love seeing the additions that are made with lovely plantings and fun metal art. The sunflower steps make me happy and relieve stress. Please do not turn it into a political statement which would be better suited elsewhere.
The unpainted steps are are an integral part of the long and lovingly maintained community art installations and natural field which surrounds them. Any kind of permanent painting on the steps would destroy the existing artistic expression, not to mention creating a safety hazard.
for years, the path has been a hidden treasure and labor of love and it would be nice to keep it out of a heated issue. most people in the area are already supporters of social justice and racial equality anyway.
Sunflower Path is the only completed concrete stairway in our neighborhood. All of the others are dirt. If someone wishes to make a meaningful addition to our neighborhood, they should pave one of the other dirt paths and make that a memorial.
The Sunflower Path is an expression of love and beauty and enjoyed by so many. Altering it would be like painting over the Mona Lisa. Please save this unique community art piece!
Save the flowers
The steps as they are provide a positive moment in an otherwise tumultuous day. We don’t need to politicize them for one group’s cause (as much as I sympathize w the cause). Make an impact where it will matter, not in a quiet residential walking path. There’s clearly a lot of controversy around this, and most of the pro-mural emphatic folks do not live directly in the neighborhood (ie Morpeth and Modoc).
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The city informed me that the plans for the path have been withdrawn. This outcome belongs entirely to the 177 of you who cared enough to protect this space. I am just a neighbor who was worried, but you are the ones who actually saved the stairs.
October 9, 2021
Final supporters
- Attention: Neighborhood Impact Alert
The steps of the Sunflower Path located between Proctor and Modoc Streets is a neighborhood space for people of all ages to enjoy the flowers, dinosaurs and animal sculptures. This artistic creation and labor of love began over 20 years ago and is enjoyed daily by those who ascend or descend the stairs.
It has come to our attention that the beautiful Sunflower Path is being threatened by another project without the knowledge or approval of the people who live in the neighborhood. This will change the Sunflower Path forever. The proposal is to permanently paint the stairs with a “Say their Names” themed statement.
We believe that this not an appropriate place for this project because it will alter a pre-existing artistic expression and more importantly it will impact the neighborhood negatively.
Issues of Concern: “Adverse Effects” of becoming a Destination
- Congestion
- Parking
- Personal Safety – liability issues as a result of the congestion
- Handicap access - lack of hand rails and handicap access project
- Fire safety – The adjacent vacant lot is already a fire hazard
- Trash – this is already an issue
- Trespassing on private property – this happens frequently and complicates liability issues with insurance
- Noise – Noise pollution is already an issue during evening hours at this location
- Maintenance
- Paint on concrete step are proven to be slippery and dangerous
We, the undersigned, are the neighbors who want to keep the
beautiful Sunflower Path the wonderful neighborhood space that it is
without the alteration of the stairs. It has taken so much effort over
the years to create and is enjoyed by so many people. There is really
nothing else like it. Celebrating “Say their Names” would be better
suited in a space that isn’t already being enjoyed by the community as
it is. More importantly the proposed project will create inevitable
congestion in what is a quiet residential neighborhood. Perhaps a park
or a public square would be more appropriate and also more notably,
higher visibility for their message and in an area that is able to
support an influx of people.
As neighbors against this change we need you to sign the petition to say no to the proposed project and say yes to the art project that it currently is and keep our area safe, clean, uplifting, and a happy place for both kids and adults to enjoy.
Signed,
Upper Rockridge Neighbors
Updates
July 29, 2021
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people care about the path. This momentum belongs entirely to the neighbors who love this little spot, and it shows just how much our quiet corner truly matters to everyone.
Reached 100 supporters
July 29, 2021
101 Comments
Adding slippery paint would make this already steep set of stairs more treacherous. Keeping this space open for all uses and expressions of opinion would serve the majority best.
I walk these steps regularly and I love seeing the additions that are made with lovely plantings and fun metal art. The sunflower steps make me happy and relieve stress. Please do not turn it into a political statement which would be better suited elsewhere.
The unpainted steps are are an integral part of the long and lovingly maintained community art installations and natural field which surrounds them. Any kind of permanent painting on the steps would destroy the existing artistic expression, not to mention creating a safety hazard.
for years, the path has been a hidden treasure and labor of love and it would be nice to keep it out of a heated issue. most people in the area are already supporters of social justice and racial equality anyway.
Sunflower Path is the only completed concrete stairway in our neighborhood. All of the others are dirt. If someone wishes to make a meaningful addition to our neighborhood, they should pave one of the other dirt paths and make that a memorial.
The Sunflower Path is an expression of love and beauty and enjoyed by so many. Altering it would be like painting over the Mona Lisa. Please save this unique community art piece!
Save the flowers
The steps as they are provide a positive moment in an otherwise tumultuous day. We don’t need to politicize them for one group’s cause (as much as I sympathize w the cause). Make an impact where it will matter, not in a quiet residential walking path. There’s clearly a lot of controversy around this, and most of the pro-mural emphatic folks do not live directly in the neighborhood (ie Morpeth and Modoc).
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Adding slippery paint would make this already steep set of stairs more treacherous. Keeping this space open for all uses and expressions of opinion would serve the majority best.