We have now had for some time a monstrosity, as a previous writer put it, that dominates, blotting out our views, our once fair and quaint signature Avenue. It does not fit in. But now that we have it, we can only wish success to Park Place. It is good that businesses are moving in.

I agree with Beverly Downs. This is the most aesthetically violent clash of colors and surroundings that I have ever seen. What was the architect thinking? The chartreuse color is absolutely disgusting. Just one more example of the many special dispensations that were granted the developer. Every other building in town must follow NPOA regulations and paint muted desert colors, which make our town blend with our environment. Why not the Park Place behemoths?

As Beverly says, get a big view of our town from a higher elevation. From the town’s Lakeview Trail the huge, blocky, monoliths in ugly bright chartreuse stand out like a sore thumb, dominating and overpowering the otherwise harmonious, modest, desert-tan settlement we call home. We will never again see our precious views stolen by these giant, multi-story behemoths.

However, we can make the bright chartreuse monoliths blend in better. Paint the chartreuse a tan. Leave the gray panels. The white is not ideal but not terrible; possibly keep it if cost-constrained or paint those panels a lighter shade of tan. Keep the red metalwork; it is somewhat like the Cherokee Red of Frank Lloyd Wright.

So, tans and gray, possibly a white, with minimal Cheroke Red trim. This could go a long way toward helping Park Place blend in with the rest of our fair town.