notahippie

Just to be a voice of reason here, not all of us against this are hippies. The idea that we all are is laughable at best. I am a public school teacher who graduated from UNT in 2000. I *still* live in Denton. I chose to live here. I am married, older, and a professional who doesn't want to see historic buildings destroyed. The people organizing the fight against this aren't against improvement. Let's face it--even to the hardest of Fry Street fans it looks in need of repair. But it hasn't always. We have our hands on pictures from the 1920's--these buildings are THAT old. They are part of this city--much like the historic buildings on and around the square. Those organizing this movement aren't all college students. In fact, most aren't. We have historians, political leaders, community business owners and leaders, alumni, and more. Local business is part of Denton. Anyone can be Plano. But we're Denton. Home to small and wonderful places--many of which, like Mr. Chopsticks, have been in the area 20+ years. The demolishment of Fry Street could mean the destruction of most of what Denton is--small establishments in a historic environment. Seriously, if you haven't looked, go to the site. Read up on what we're planning. We're not against development or improvement--just against destruction of historical and cultural icons. Read up on the history of Denton's Fry Street. http://www.savefrystreet.com and http://www.centraldentonpreservation.org