Construction

Spotted yesterday on the 16th St. Mall. Actually, it should read, "REPAIR." From the Rocky Mountain News last October:

The mall is recognized by its distinct pattern of multicolored granite pavers, designed by internationally renowned architect I.M. Pei. But the square stones set in a diamond pattern also are a maintenance nightmare for RTD, which operates free shuttle service along the more than 1.1-mile length of the mall.

RTD spent $985,000 last year replacing the granite, a record amount. Under a legal settlement with the designer, RTD receives $120,000 a year, but that ends in 2012.

Funny to see the typeface Clarendon show up on a vehicle fixing one of Pei's gaffes. Pei's firm is known for choosing the same typeface for the National Bank of Commerce in Lincoln, Nebr. In 2000 the bank was purchased by yet another user of Clarendon: Wells Fargo.

• Rocky Mountain News: 16th Street Mall turns 25. Planned face-lift to solve problems with loose granite. Kevin Flynn, Tuesday, October 30, 2007