Famous for its four-degree tilt, the leaning Garisenda Tower is a popular attraction in Bologna’s city center. However, measurements taken in 2023 showed that the tower was rotating in a concerning way. _______city officials closed the area around the tower so experts could explore solutions to stabilize the historical twelfth-century structure. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
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