Arizona resorts like to design water features in their public spaces. It makes if feel cooler, and the sounds of fountains has a soothing effect. It is somewhat strange, however, to have so much water used for aesthetic purposes in the desert. This fountain is alongside one of the ten restaurant or cafe choices at the resort.
This week we are showing photos of the whimsy of public art and the classic architecture of Chicago on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site.
4 comments:
So many water features.....so little water!
Your commentary in the post and Sharon's comment above are correct regarding the use of water in the desert.
Maybe the rationalization is that the water features attract tourists; the tourists support the economy and provide tax revenues; the tax revenues pay for the canals and other infrastructure to bring water to the desert.
Dave sure worked hard on the justification, didn't he? Since I don't know as much about the water scarcity, I'll just deal with the effect . . . water gurgling is always very calming.
I love to see these fountains but I agree with Sharon.
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