Comments on: Capitol Broadcasting CEO jokes that Raleigh is “stupid” for not accepting downtown light art

By: Karik

Karik — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:26:27 +0000

Check that off the list of tnihgs I was confused about.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:07:51 +0000

Gee, I think I’ll aim a spot-light into the sky and call it art. They could have easily moved the piece of “art” that he wanted Raleigh to get to an area that pedestrians could have easily accessed. Like in front of the new convention center, where it could have welcomed all that entered. And the Goodmans could have covered all the costs associated with it, instead of sticking the taxpayers with the high maintenance costs. Yes there is a cost, a big one! Including the view.
Sorry it was wrong for the area chosen and the Goodmans can make all the jokes they want – but they risk alienating the Raleighites that watch their station.

By: Phil Jeffreys

Phil Jeffreys — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:32:53 +0000

The Goodmans personally and thru charities that they control have given a lot to Raleigh an Durham.And i am reluctant to say anything about a gift that they/he wanted Raleigh to accept.But the lights for Fayetteville St had to of been designed from a roof of a chicken coop.Plus Fayetteville St would still be closed.

Phil Jeffreys

By: Bobby Lewis

Bobby Lewis — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:37:15 +0000

Jim’s RIGHT– ( i don’t think we are all stupid) as someone thats investing in downtown real estate i know we need all the attractions we can muster.We missed a freebie & a nice project that could have helped create more excitement & energy in its core.

Bobby Lewis

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:51:49 +0000

If I remember the Raleigh proposal correctly, it was a Vegas type “ceiling” of pictures and words, and I don’t know what all. And I was against it. I may be stupid, but I would still be against it. I wasn’t necessarily against it as “art”, but just not for our downtown.

The “thin blue light” in Durham, however, seems more elegant and dignified. Maybe someday Ralegh will be presented with an idea that is just as elegant and dignified that we can get on board with.

By: Evan

Evan — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:30:23 +0000

It just proves that Durham is a much cooler place to be, and stands against the stripmall/subdivision culture that is the Triangle.

By: Aaron Huslage

Aaron Huslage — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:07:06 +0000

Light pollution is a fact of our growth. No one will turn off the street lights. There is no argument to be made that I can see that would get me to change my mind. There is green and then there is stupid.

Worrying about trivialities at the cost of art is often the sign that growth is pissing off those who have lived here all of their lives and wish to see things as they once were. Art (of any type) enhances communities and should be encouraged within reason. The costs are minimal for the benefit of Plensa’s work to the community (I’ve only seen it on the videos posted online, but it looks fabulous).

You can whine all you want about the current state of “light pollution” in our area, but that will not slow the progress. Find something useful to whine about, because it will not and does not lower your quality of life in any way.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:19:53 +0000

I am pro-growth and I love change. That said, I don’t like the light and I am one of the folks that view it as pollution. Low light communities are a new thing and once you see one, I think you’ll know what I mean. When you can step out of a lit building, look up in the sky and see stars, it’s a brilliant thing. Unless of course it’s raining.

By: GOSime

GOSime — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:45:05 +0000

It’s beautiful. The beam is thin and blue and seems minimal. Certainly less than the light thrown from the surrounding buildings. A very nice piece by Plensa.

By: mr. cakes!

mr. cakes! — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:42:26 +0000

we ARE stupid for it. it’s a joke, but there is nothing but truth to his statement.