No Loitering
September 12th, 2007
While waiting at the stoplight by the Salvation Army, I noticed that they placed potted trees at the base of the windows. The base has a little shelf-like area that was popular for people to hang out on.
Before:
After:
I thought it was interesting because I didn’t think the Salvation Army thought that much about how the outside looked.
I wonder if people will just move the trees and sit there anyway.
In Downtown Framingham, every little improvement helps….
Comment by Matt — September 12, 2007 @ 4:54 pm
I think this is a great way to not only beautify the area but to discourage loitering and potential vandalism. Good job Salvation Army! I hope the trend at attempted landscaping continues throughout the town.
Comment by Susie — September 12, 2007 @ 5:04 pm
Wow, with just a few potted plants, that area looks a thousand times better! I just hope they can keep it up.
Comment by tina — September 13, 2007 @ 7:29 pm
MWDN also picked up on this story, though I heard it first here!http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/homepage/x1479753786
Comment by Lisa — September 14, 2007 @ 5:35 pm
Notice in the newspaper article that one of the “staff” chose to wedge herself between the pots and sit down. What a disgrace! She must be tired.
Comment by Frank — September 15, 2007 @ 12:33 pm
How long before those get stolen? Or better yet, the trees die and the pots become ashtrays?
Comment by Kris — September 25, 2007 @ 4:47 pm