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Originally Posted by nocode
Does anyone else think the picture of the new 35 W bridge, on Startribune.com, look plain? I think it is rater bland, and boring, and not something to help define Minneapolis. What do you all think?
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I like it, it's average at worst. It will be a well built structure and at the same time still focus a lot of attention to the Stone Arch Bridge and surrounding area, officials wanted it that way I think. Also, this design won't be anything that costs and astronimical amount of money, that way since funding has been a big issue, the tight-asses who bitch about how much they don't want their taxes raised now, won't have to do so. We can't have it both ways. This is a really good design and look sharp, yet be nothing that will demand lots and lots of public approval and millions of additional dollars to finance. The most important thing in rebuilding the bridge is the fact that it will be safe, serve it's purpose, and that it will NOT COLLAPSE!
I normally would object to talking about anything not realated to highrise construction here, but our new bridge can be an acception. It will affect how much development and growth will come to downtown Minneapolis. Also, went to the Penfield yesterday and they are very excited about the fact that they have secured financing with Hyatt.