Sign the Petition!

We at Save the Strip Fondren have posted a petition on iPetitions to support the 1930s Fondren strip that is at the heart of our neighborhood and to speak in opposition to recently published plans by one local developer to demolish the strip and build a massive and monolithic development, called Whitney Place, similar to the Renaissance mall in Madison County.

If you agree that our vibrant Fondren Strip should be saved, head over and read the petition and add your voice! Thank you!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

More Press for Save the Strip Fondren!

Be sure to pick up a copy of the Northside Sun this week, where Save the Strip Fondren is the featured story on the first page! Sun Staff Writer Anthony Warren interviewed several Save the Strip advocates as well as several Fondren business owners. The article "Save the Strip: Residents rallying to preserve buildings in Fondren" begins:

A strip that some say is the heart of Fondren's existence is being threatened, and some residents are rallying together to save it.
A group led by Elizabeth Knight, Arin Adkins and Larry May has started an online petition called Save the Strip, Fondren!
In two weeks, the site has obtained more than 230 signatures and numerous comments. 
Speaking of downtown Fondren, the Sun also just published an article about a $2 million grant for upgrades to sidewalks and lighting in our commercial district. Planning is underway and design should begin soon, which will make it even more walkable and pedestrian friendly and help out our neighborhood businesses.

The Save the Strip Fondren petition now has over 250 signatures! If you haven't signed yet, please head over there and add your voice!
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Save the Strip in Jackson Free Press

Save the Strip Fondren caught the attention of the Jackson Free Press this week: http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/group_forms_to_save_fondren_strip_02011/

The same day, the Save the Strip petition hit 200 signatures. Not bad for little over one week! If you haven't signed yet, give it a read over and add your signature. Your voice counts!
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