Izzo Here: I was curious what other people thought of this story. I personally think it's pretty foolish. How do bright advertisements and digital displays equate to good design and safety, and eventually economic dollars? What happens when 5 years from now this type of digital technology and flat screens are passe? Is the design still good? Will retailers want their ads on the Daktronic board? Do we need to be consumed by television and advertisements at every turn? How is this any different than what The Gallery already has? Do the flat screens over the fireplaces at the new George Washington house add to the experience? The fact that these signs are just larger, newer, and animated doesn't necessarily make them better. I'd also like to see instances in the city where boutique stores thrive on the second or third floors in this city. I could be totally wrong on this. I'd like to see the counterpoint.
