科罗拉多家乡周刊-本地建筑商，居民创造鼓舞人心的篱笆提升社区

迈克尔·萨索 — 2020年12月12日星期六11:46:44 +0000

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Garrett Mundelein lived in town and could build houses within a few blocks of his home. The current project took some time to get all the permits, but the fence was something he envisioned for a while.

“The fence has been an idea for several years,” said Mundelein. “(The idea) dates back to the beginning of our current presidency, that inspired me. There seems to be so many things that separate everyone that I felt it was important to post messages to keep everyone together. “

A quote from the Lorax by Dr. Seuss can be seen on a fence that Garrett Mundelein designed on July 7, 2020 in a house at 600 McKinley Avenue in Louisville. The fence contains famous quotes from activists and authors. (Matthew Jonas / employee photographer)

Mundelein has been working on the house for about two years, and the fence was installed earlier this year.

“It was between December and January,” said Mundelein. “Since then people keep coming by.”

Although Mundelein has built many unique and eco-friendly homes in the city, this home has a unique fence that the others don’t.

“I put so much design and effort into creating the house,” said Mundelein. “Since it’s on Main Street, I knew I had to do a privacy fence, but I also wanted to do something artistic.”

He said the house was so close to Louisville Elementary that he knew it would be a high-traffic area and wanted to do something that would inspire those who saw it.

“With all these young minds walking past it, I thought it would be nice to inspire them,” said Mundelein. “I wanted them to feel good and be kind to one another. Now children get messages that are not so nice. I wanted messages that speak of having strength within us and we have the power to be kind to our fellow human beings. “

Along the fence are quotes from people like Gandhi, Winnie the Pooh, and Dr. Sweet.

“As a green builder, one of my favorite quotes is from ‘The Lorax’,” said Mundelein.

He said the fence was made of steel and he hoped to turn it into a work of art.

“It was really great for me to see,” said Mundelein. “Literally every day we work around the house, someone stops and takes a picture.”

He said when he started building the house and was discussing what the fence might look like, community members questioned the vision.

“It feels good to have the positive feedback now,” said Mundelein.

One of the neighbors, Barbara Butterworth, said she first saw the fence a few months ago.

“I find it charming and love that it encourages walkers to stop, read, and ponder the quotes,” said Butterworth. “It always brings a smile to my face. I think our city is creative, artistic, and well read so this fun fence fits in perfectly. “

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