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Originally Posted by Handsome B. Wonderful
The only thing more annoying are people who think the Weaselhead is anything but an artificially created area.
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Technically you are right as the reservoir was dammed in the 20s or 30s, but I do see it as an important natural area. I wouldn't want to see a road going through at ground level as it would certainly divide the area and have a major impact, and that's if the marshy land there could even have a road built on it.
What would be a very reasonable compromise, however, would be a nice big suspension bridge with as few pylons as possible. Wildlife, water, etc. can continue unhindered below. The truth is, we're stuck between a rock and a hard place, and it is going to require some compromise. Instead of vetoing a route along the edge of Lakeview and over the Weaselhead on NIMBY and environmental grounds, we should start figuring out how to limit the impact on each area while accepting the fact that the Tsuu Tina land isn't a viable option, and 14th Street and any of the other patchwork options aren't viable options either. Surely this won't be the first bridge over a sensitive area in the world.
As for 37th Street, it was set aside as a transportation corridor years ago. Time to put it to use. Of course, the impact on Lakeview should be as limited as possible. That area will be impacted regardless of the route, but I think that it is fair to proceed with the mindset that the impact should be as small as possible.
Plus, pushing ahead with a real plan might actually call the Tsuu Tina's bluff (if they are bluffing). Great - then accept the offer from a few years ago or we're ready with shovels in the ground to do it without you.