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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
The centre street bridge is exactly like this bridge in that regard. The centre street bridge is also a work of art - one that often gets included in the best views of the city. Why? Because someone nearly 100 years ago thought it would be better to spend a few extra dollars to make the bridge look nice.
If we take your point to its logical end, we'd end up with nothing but cheaply made concrete and wood structures with no windows. Why have windows - they are just an extra expense when they aren't actually required?
I don't think you (or anyone else) actually thinks that way. Everyone wants some degree of beauty in the structures that they see.
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I certainly agree with what you have said.
However, you don't have to go to Europe to find some pricey avant garde architect to design a pedestrian bridge for you (and pay a premium price for doing it.) I am sure something could have been designed within Canada/USA that would be very attractive looking and at a much lower cost.