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07/15/2022

There are plans for an Indigenous Community Culture Center. Comments are open until Monday July 18.

Public comment is still open on 3 draft design concepts for the future of the Thorpe Park Annex Parcel.

Prominent in all 3 designs is the inclusion of an Indigenous Community Cultural Center. Many additional details have yet to be determined. Possible elements include an ethnobotanical garden, pollinator garden, event space, market stalls, and more.

The online survey closes this Monday, July 18th, at 5:00pm.

Follow the link below to weigh in on designs for the future of Thorpe Park.
bit.ly/3yM3he1

Sign up for the Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff's newsletter to receive updates on the Indigenous Community Cultural Center.
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07/15/2022

Public comment is still open on 3 draft design concepts for the future of the Thorpe Park Annex Parcel.

Prominent in all 3 designs is the inclusion of an Indigenous Community Cultural Center. Many additional details have yet to be determined. Possible elements include an ethnobotanical garden, pollinator garden, event space, market stalls, and more.

The online survey closes this Monday, July 18th, at 5:00pm.

Follow the link below to weigh in on designs for the future of Thorpe Park.
bit.ly/3yM3he1

Sign up for the Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff's newsletter to receive updates on the Indigenous Community Cultural Center.
bit.ly/3anpbuD

07/15/2022

Public comment is still open on 3 draft design concepts for the future of the Thorpe Park Annex Parcel.

Prominent in all 3 designs is the inclusion of an Indigenous Community Cultural Center. Many additional details have yet to be determined. Possible elements include an ethnobotanical garden, pollinator garden, event space, market stalls, and more.

The online survey closes this Monday, July 18th, at 5:00pm.

Follow the link below to weigh in on designs for the future of Thorpe Park.
bit.ly/3yM3he1

Sign up for the Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff's newsletter to receive updates on the Indigenous Community Cultural Center.
bit.ly/3anpbuD

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