ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A private green space in Albuquerque, partially built with city and federal money, is at the center of a big dispute. A downtown condo development is outraged, as the city looks to publicly open their courtyard.
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The courtyard to the Lofts at Albuquerque High in East downtown is hidden behind gates containing vibrant flowers, bright green grass, and a sense of serenity. “This is always, I felt like, been a postcard to the City of Albuquerque of what great things can happen here,” said Tim McGivern, President, Historic Campus Association.
The 2001 project brought new life to the historic building, but tensions are now rising between the city and residents over their courtyard. “They sent it to these addresses that are 25 years old,” said McGivern, pointing to the letter that demands the courtyard be open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to dusk. Now, sparking outrage and disbelief…