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Good morning, San Diego.
When I think of Downtown San Diego, “artful” is not a word that comes to mind.
But if you’re familiar with the mural at the Civic Center concourse area, you might know what I mean. Even without the random graffiti scribbles on it, I’m not sure I would be particularly moved by the piece. I think it might be the trolley cars with wings that feel, well, odd.
As you can probably tell, I tend to be skeptical of the artistic taste of the folks appointed by City Hall. But so far, the Prebys Foundation hasn’t given me a reason to be a hater, so our top story today isn’t entirely off-putting — as long as they can pull it off.
A team is being assembled to unveil a new plan this spring for an arts district. The details haven’t fully materialized, but the idea is to enhance public art and create a space for artists in the city. There’s a lot they’ll have to cover in this plan. I’m skeptical that they’ll be able to make downtown a place that burgeoning artists can actually afford, but our reporter, Drew Sitton, reminds us that there was a time when the arts dominated downtown.
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Today’s top story
‘America’s outdoor downtown’: What a San Diego downtown arts district could look like
By Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego
For a decade, city officials have kicked around the idea of a downtown arts district. But now the city has teamed-up to take a step toward that reality.
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Today’s opinion column
Opinion: As a cardiologist, I know the dietary guidelines are failing our hearts
With the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans scheduled for release this month, we have a critical opportunity to make improvements.
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