Every day I walk across the Commons on my way to work, but this week I’m avoiding more than dog poop (although I love the North Park crosswalk police escort). Regardless of what you think about a public space being used during a for-profit concert, it’s fascinating in a kids’ Tonka Truck way to watch this giant structure get built–and torn down again. I’ve decided to bring my digital camera with me this week to document the construction and destruction of the Commons.
This article appears in Sep 14-20, 2006.