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When Maud Passes On...This Is Her Gift to Us

All that is gorgeous about down town Vienna in only 4 pictures. Thanks Maud!

Picture One

Picture Two

Picture Three

Picture Four

Architectural eyesores as far as one can see, a Town painted mud brown as part of government policy (no joke) and a zoning code so backwards (moronic would be a better description, but we are feeling nice today!) that it actually encourages blight. This is just some of the Maud's legacy.

Posted by Historic Vienna Posts on February 10, 2008 05:00 PM |

Comments

It reminds me of what a small shop owner in town used to call Vienna: "The Parking Lot."

Those of us who live here forget that when you drive down Maple Avenue, all you see are huge parking lots on either side of you. For first time visitors, it is very apparent.

Let us build taller builders, less asphalt and more green space. My generation is demanding eco-friendly living and Vienna most definitely is NOT.

Posted by: vienna mommy | February 11, 2008 10:11 AM

I visited one of Maud's brown buildings today--the Vienna Community Center--to vote in the Primary. There was quite a long line at 7:30 AM. Apparently, after the Rhoda Stevens incident last year, they are having trouble finding election workers.

Posted by: Pontific8tor | February 12, 2008 10:05 AM

nice asphalt

Posted by: anne smith | February 19, 2008 10:33 AM

I think that's me speeding in Pic 3. Maud must be tall or that's HER vision in the future (from above)

Posted by: BABA BOOEY | February 23, 2008 12:13 AM

How were we ever ranked 4th in the country? I liked living in Vienna all right (nice neighbors, good activities for the kids, W&OD Trail, Whole Foods), but I used to stay as far away from Maple Avenue as I can. And in essence, that's what downtown Vienna is. Sad and pathetic.

Posted by: Vance | March 5, 2008 12:34 PM

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