I've weighed into these debates before, and there's always the pro-sprawl vs. the anti-sprawl crowd. It's actually quite interesting to watch on this board, there's a clear line between them.
With the proposed plans for Kensington / Hillhurst / Sunnyside, this bridge doesn't just become a luxury, it becomes a necessity. One that promotes walkable communities and a focus on developing sustainable methods of transportation; alot of these types of projects are going up now. This project will accomodate the proposed density increases in said neghborhoods.
A pedestrian bridge has alot of advantages; beautifying it in the process is only a plus. It is forward thinking, and makes a positive statement to the national and international communities more than alot of you might know.
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