Disastrous... I feel for the residents. Wonder if the group also got fined by the city?
No residents, it was downtown. I don't think any actual damage was done. It was just funny - I mean, who thinks you can create a skating rink by essentially freezing a makeshift wading pool? They're trying to set this thing up on a plaza area, and are trying to freeze it naturally, without any kind of chillers. They tried a second time, with a much smaller ice surface, but the weather just hasn't been cooperating. If we get a cold snap, I suppose they'll try again.
Meanwhile, the town I live in has successfully installed an outdoor rink on a plaza this year, but they set up real boards, brought in chillers, and a little zamboni. It's helped to raise the visibility of skating in our community.