Rejected!

Looks like Election Day wasn't just a blow for democracy and common sense, but also for architecture. Deerfield voters turned down a library referendum requesting the authority to issue $25 million in bonds for a new library, possibly designed by Frank Gehry. Almost 7,000 people voted "no" versus about 3,100 voting "yes".



Perhaps residents in our ailing economy aren't too thrilled about donating another $312 a year to their local government. Nevertheless, it's a shame that thriftiness would take precedence over providing a quality library, regardless the architect.



Previously on this page.



(via Archinect)