[Vision2020] The Kirk Cathedral: The Architectural Plans

[Chris Storhok]

Nice building, shoot that will really spruce up the south end of
downtown.  I always thought that spot would be a great location for an
ice rink/coliseum but a cathedral of this style would really transform
the neighborhood.   I love the look of the design; it really does mesh
well with nearby UI architecture, the entire Olmsted design, (although I
think his design had an athletic facility where this future cathedral
will go) as well as the brick look of Gritman and downtown.  The
building itself will long outlive Christ Church and the Wilsons, why not
get an architectural gem out of the deal that transforms the former
rail-yard into a signature piece? 

As for parking, I thought the whole concept of smart growth was to force
people to walk and thus abandon their politically incorrect CO2 emitting
transportation devices.  Seriously, why encourage people to drive by
building overly large parking lots that may be used twice a week?
There is plenty of parking within a five block radius of the proposed
structure.  I really believe that the City of Moscow ought to revisit
their parking requirements for downtown.  Instead Moscow should focus on
changing transportation habits; perhaps develop a downtown trolley
system, or encourage taxis, or more bike lanes.  Anything but more
adding more ugly parking lots, the era of using a car for what should
have been a healthy walk is coming to an end. 

Chris Storhok


    

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Subject: [Vision2020] The Kirk Kathedral: The Architectural Plans

Good Morning Visionaries:

EnVision this as you enter Moscow from the south.  Remember Wilson's
brother's comments that Wilson plans to transform Moscow into a New
Saint Andrews after the real (rather than phony) Calvinists in Scotland.

Go to www.danielleearchitect.com and click on "Projects" and then
"Christ Kirk" and then get three views by clicking on the yellow
squares.
    
Finally, think of fitting this on .7 acres! 

With regard to parking, I suppose there could be 10 floors underground,
but they think they can park at Gritman and the UI lot across the
street.

What do you think, folks?

Nick Gier, Head Banshee and God Hater
Palouse Region, Planet Earth

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