Access Restored to Flower Street
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Pedestrian and cyclist access has been restored on Flower Street, connecting Farmington Avenue and Capitol Avenue. Continue reading 'Access Restored to Flower Street'»
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Flower Street Re-Opening?
The pedestrian/cyclist access of Flower Street is supposed to resume tomorrow, after a temporary closure for construction.
In the time since vehicles have lost access on that street, the Dunkin Donuts on Capitol and Lawrence has changed owners. On Sunday, La Paloma Sabanera (Capitol and Babcock) announced it was closing, with its owner saying that while business has definitely slowed since the Flower Street closure, her decision was primarily due to the building’s landlord being unwilling to negotiate on the high rent while simultaneously not addressing issues on the property.
Currently, there is a “mitigation path” connecting the north side of Flower Street to Broad. The section of Broad where it empties is currently under construction; the sidewalk on the west side of Broad Street is closed, requiring pedestrians to cross where there is no crosswalk and where cars are rushing to enter I-84. Most of Broad Street’s eastern sidewalk is usable, for pedestrians who are not in wheelchairs or using strollers. Essentially, those in wheelchairs or using strollers have to enter the roadway on Broad Street, further detour by going downtown, or head in the opposite direction and use Sigourney Street, if they are to go from Farmington Avenue to Capitol Avenue.
Growing Urban Roots
By Kerri Provost, June 10, 2013 2:07 pm
If this TED Talk piqued your interest, you might want to stop by the community conversation, “Growing Urban Roots” on June 19th at Knox Parks Foundation, 75 Laurel Street.
Charmaine Craig, the Community Outreach Director of Knox Parks Foundation, and Jim Gooch, the Executive Director of Connecticut Farmland Trust, will be speaking on the impact of urban farming and community garden. Continue reading 'Growing Urban Roots'»
Local Coffee House and Third Place to Close
By Kerri Provost, June 9, 2013 11:00 am
Local coffee house La Paloma Sabanera will be closing at the end of June.
Beyond selling coffee, snacks, breakfast and lunch, it has provided a venue for film screenings, improv comedy, storytelling, meetings, and socializing.
La Paloma consistently got voted in the top three on the Hartford Advocate’s “Best of Hartford Readers’ Poll,” including being named as one of the best places for live Latin music in 2013. Musicians who played here include Sinan Bakir, Mijo de la Palma, Kate Callahan, Fernandito Ferrer, String Theorie, The Underscore Orkestra, and La Sabrosa Sabrosura.
What has been dubbed “Hartford’s living room” will be closing on June 27, 2013.
Until then, owner Virginia Iacobucci says it will be “business as usual.”
She says that employees were notified in advance of the messages released to the general public today.
What are your favorite La Paloma memories?
Move in Right Direction with Farmington Avenue
By Kerri Provost, June 7, 2013 9:04 am
While the Vulnerable User bill stalled once more, Hartford cyclists have one reason to not despair.
After being told that bike lanes on Farmington Avenue would be impossible, a reassessment of that area found space on the major thoroughfare. We are being told by those involved with promoting cyclist- and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure that lanes will be created in both directions between Sherman and Marshall Street. Continue reading 'Move in Right Direction with Farmington Avenue'»
Summer Market at Billings Forge Opens
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The market on Broad Street runs year-round — even in January — but has moved from the Studio to the courtyard between Capitol Avenue and Russ Street.
It’s open on Thursdays, 11-2. Continue reading 'Summer Market at Billings Forge Opens'»
Scenes from the Sidewalk: Installment 63
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Scenes from the Sidewalk: Installment 62
By Kerri Provost, June 4, 2013 8:39 am
Park Street, Parade Eve
By Kerri Provost, June 2, 2013 9:04 am
For those unaware, Park Street is the venue of an unofficial procession-of-sorts the night before the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. There are as many opinions on this event as there are people, from those who embrace and participate in the ruckus, to those who pull their hair out over it, to those who shrug it off as the equivalent of drunken block parties downtown that now seem to span the entire month of March. Continue reading 'Park Street, Parade Eve'»
In Your Neighborhood: Frog Hollow (round two)
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The In Your Neighborhood photo series exists to show Hartford’s neighborhoods on ordinary days. This is what it looks like from the perspective of a resident, on foot or on bike. There’s no agenda beyond reality. No publicist saying “make this look good.” Nobody looking for sensationalism to sell more product. Reality, that’s it. Continue reading 'In Your Neighborhood: Frog Hollow (round two)'»