Our second visit to the Michigan Historical Center seemed more decided Thursday than our first visit. Yes, granted, the first visit was to inform us, let us know about the individuals involved in the project, etc.; I just felt the second visit gave our assignment a purpose, a pulse. I know as I walked through the exhibits, I saw so many things that could make this I-496 project work.
I like the use of video. I feel a 3- or 4-minute video presentation on a loop could allow both school children and adults a visual interpretation of the events that occurred during this time period. I feel this would give the visitors a sense of what occurred in Lansing and how this highway changed Lansing and mid-Michigan to what it is today.
I like the idea of physical objects. I know I joked the other day about a bulldozer, but what better way to give importance – grab attention – than a multiple-ton bulldozer that cleared homes, gravel, and dirt away to create I-496. I don’t know if a bulldozer is possible, but maybe something smaller, something that would show the numerous visitors the importance of the highway, and the changes that occurred over time.
I like this project. I hope we settle Tuesday and move forward. The possibilities for the I-496 project are endless, but I feel we are in a better place now than before.
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