{"id":1961,"date":"2023-05-08T07:06:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T11:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=1961"},"modified":"2023-05-08T07:06:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T11:06:36","slug":"madison-street-plaza-could-soon-have-covered-canopy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/08\/madison-street-plaza-could-soon-have-covered-canopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Madison Street Plaza could soon have covered canopy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By BOB SHRALUKA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Madison St. Plaza in Decatur has proven to be hugely popular since its debut in 2018, what with concerts, weddings, receptions, reunions and more \u2013 even wrestling matches, high school and professional!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And although it’s a long way from becoming a reality, the plaza could be gaining a new enhancement in the future: a permanent \u201ccanopy\u201d which would cover approximately 30% of the plaza (see photo).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chamber of Commerce Director Craig Coshow pitched the idea of the covering at the tail-end of city council’s April 2 meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coshow, also a member of council, has looked into the possibility of purchasing such a structure and said he was asking council’s input. \u201cI wanted to get your permission before I go forward,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coshow has talked to a company which could erect an engineered structure for approximately $243,000. It would cover 50 feet of the plaza, which is 175 feet long, from First St. to Second St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would cover the area in which most concert-goers sit, in front of the stage, and be above the permanent lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, a large tent is usually erected for wedding receptions, class reunions, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coshow said he would be talking to the Adams County Community Foundation board on May 4 to determine if any financial help might be available there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think it would be a great addition to our community,\u201d Coshow told council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council give him the go-ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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