Not a single person would ever walk on that thing. It looks at least twice as long as the direct path.
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Alternative solution, block off the road to get ready for construction. Then realize it's nice not having that road there, and get rid of it. Money saved and it's nicer.
It was supposed to have info panels on it and the reason it’s so goofy is because that area is designated at a National Landmark so it was designed to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for preservation.
I don’t mind the sentiment of linking the state with the city but yes, that bridge is a waste of money and only detracts from the space.
The bridge was the governor’s idea to celebrate the state’s 150th anniversary. But it was panned by lawmakers, historic preservationists and, apparently, the public.
The bridge would have been paid for by private donations, though the state shelled out $1.5 million in planning costs.
Who the fuck is privately donating $28.5 million to the state to build a walkway in front of tne capitol? I don't really have an opinion on the bridge itself but I really want to know who's throwing money at this.
I am failing to comprehend what is going on here. He wants to stop a bridge, that was his idea? Am I reading that right?
Yes, because no one else wants it, including: lawmakers, preservationists, and the public. It was a design by committee project that the public had no real say in what it would be or look like. No one liked it when it was finally unveiled.
The article that is linked in the post explains it pretty well.
Just build tiny houses, Polis! That boondogle would have just been inadequate shelter for the homeless anyway.
Build affordable housing!
He has courage I give him that