• Baggins [he/him]@lemmy.ca
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    11 days ago

    Not a single person would ever walk on that thing. It looks at least twice as long as the direct path.

    • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      11 days ago

      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.

    • Taco2112@lemmy.world
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      11 days ago

      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.

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    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.

    • CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works
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      11 days ago

      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.

    • Taco2112@lemmy.world
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      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.

  • rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works
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    11 days ago

    Just build tiny houses, Polis! That boondogle would have just been inadequate shelter for the homeless anyway.

    Build affordable housing!