Farmers Branch residents in a paint brawl – Some see shades of racism in move to tone down home colors – Texas
Tagged: Dallas, Farmers Branch, TexasPosted on: October 10th, 2007“Neon greens, bright pinks, electric blues – the colors may look dazzling on tropical fish, but some Farmers Branch residents would rather not see them on their neighbors’ houses.
“When you paint your house some fluorescent or garish color scheme, you negatively affect my [home] value,” said Robin Bernier, who with fellow resident Matt Burton has asked the City Council to consider requiring permits and color approval before residents can repaint.
Others, however, bristle at the idea of policing pigments. “
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