BAR discusses plans to 'free the fountains' on Downtown Mall by adding tactile warning strips to restore access City staff and the BAR explored options for removing chains and bollards from Downtown Mall fountains and restoring public access by installing detectable-warning strips or tactile pavers that meet accessibility requirements while minimizing damage to historic granite.

The Downtown Mall fountains are set to be "freed" for their fiftieth anniversary, but how will the city balance accessibility with preserving their historic charm?

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