INC NEWS - flashing bill boards are a bad idea...

[Kelly Jarrett, DISC]

I'm inclined to agree with John on this one. On the other hand--the 
billboards couldn't be any worse than the lighting at the new Toyota 
dealership out on 15-501--and look how well the city stayed on top of 
that one . . . . Maybe we could have a sample billboard installed near, 
say, the new performing arts center, just to see how they'll enhance our 
skylines.



John Schelp wrote:
> The electronic bill boards I've seen elsewhere dominate the night horizon and flash new ad images every 4-5 seconds. They exist. 
>
> And we don't need them in Durham, next to our neighborhoods.
>
> One must assume that the whole INC will vote on this; not just the executive committee. Is that correct? 
>
> Again, I feel that the INC should oppose this measure. More background can be found here... http://www.bullcityrising.com/2008/12/billboard-debate-to-star-at-december-inc-meeting.html
>
> ~John
>
>   
>> I believe that neighborhoods should be able to hear what is
>> being proposed before passing judgment or proposing that any
>> organization strongly oppose it.
>>
>> THAT IS WHY INC HAS THEM AS A SPEAKER.
>>
>> Basing a decision (any decision) should be based on facts
>> and looking at both sides of an issue, not prejudicing it.
>>
>> For instance,  the subject line in the previous email
>> posting 'suggests' that these billboards will be
>> flashing bill boards.
>>
>> That is a falsehood, and that is a fact!
>>
>> I encourage everyone and anyone who believes that decisions
>> should be based on objective information and factual data to
>> attend the next session of INC to decide for themselves,
>> instead of depending on someone else's opinion which may
>> be misleading or misinformed.
>>
>> Mike Shiflett
>>     
>
>   
>>> folks,
>>>
>>> Today's Bull City Rising has an entry on the
>>>       
>> proposal to introduce electronic bill boards in Durham...
>>     
>> http://www.bullcityrising.com/2008/12/billboard-debate-to-star-at-december-inc-meeting.html
>>     
>>> I've seen these electronic boards in the Triad and
>>>       
>> near Richmond. They look like large flat screen TVs on a
>> stick -- that flash different images every five seconds.
>>     
>>> Not only do the bill boards represent a distraction on
>>>       
>> the Interstate in a congested urban setting, many of these
>> bill boards stand near homes and residential neighborhoods
>> along the Interstate.
>>     
>>> I'm surprised this is even being considered by
>>>       
>> local officials. The INC needs to strongly oppose this move
>> by the bill board industry.
>>     
>>> ~John Schelp
>>>       
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Dr. Kelly Jarrett		
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Duke Islamic Studies Center
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