The Vaillancourt Fountain at Embarcadero Plaza, facing potential removal, has now been fenced off as a new report identifies it as a public hazard. With its 54-year history and being excluded from a recent $30 million plaza renovation proposal, calls for preservation have arisen from both supporters of Brutalist architecture and the artist himself, Armand Vaillancourt. City officials cite significant safety risks due to structural damage, lead, and asbestos, prompting immediate action to safeguard the public while long-term decisions are made about the fountain's future.
"The Vaillancourt Fountain is being fenced off to keep people away, as the city has declared the structure hazardous due to safety issues like lead and asbestos."
"Despite its criticism for aesthetics, the fountain has supporters, including its creator, who are pushing for its preservation amidst proposals for the plaza's redesign."
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