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Originally Posted by Rhettzky
Does the public have a say in any of the other major infrastructure projects going on in the city? Why should this foot bridge be any different?
What's next, having plebiscites for water main extensions?
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Actually, the public does have a say in major infrastructure projects. There are open houses held all the time and modifications are made based on public feedback.
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Originally Posted by jammies
Exactly. Where were all you fiscal watchdogs when Bronco went crazy building roads and interchanges everywhere? Why didn't I see umpteen threads belittling the design of the new Stoney Trail interchanges?
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There's actually a whole bunch of people angry about that interchange. You just don't know where to look.
There's usually a group of people angry about every project in Calgary. Some simply have more political power than others.
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If Calgary is to become a world-class city, the parochial attitude has to go. The more different architectural influences we can take advantage of, the better in the long run - there is a place for local talent (as the second bridge will demonstrate) but there should also be a place and a desire to engage the best of the world.
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I dunno. How does a bridge make a city world-class?