Ongoing Calgarians complaining about pedestrian bridges thread

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

The only thing that could save this is materials. From what I understand the major supports will all be a polished metalic surface. Could look kind of cool. Still a huge disappointment for what could have been another landmark.

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

The only thing that could save this is materials. From what I understand the major supports will all be a polished metalic surface. Could look kind of cool. Still a huge disappointment for what could have been another landmark.

Yup, kind of makes the sole-sourcing of the architect for the other bridge seem like a good idea eh?

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

The only thing that could save this is materials. From what I understand the major supports will all be a polished metalic surface. Could look kind of cool. Still a huge disappointment for what could have been another landmark.

The polished metal will look great with the proposed lighting, I think.

My biggest beef with the chosen design is that the ramp down to the island seems like an afterthought, compared to many of the designs.

The change to different size arches improved the design from the original proposal.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Jason Markusoff with another article on the origins of the bridge:

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Br...765/story.html

I has been suggested that we refer to the bridge as "The Daver" due to this article, I kind of like it!

I'd rather not associate that twit with it, when he suspiciously pushed it through right to the land he just had the city sell below market value to his buddy (La Caille Group). Lots of things Bronconnier did really made him look like an underhanded #######, who is still getting paid by my tax dollars today.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

The polished metal will look great with the proposed lighting, I think.

My biggest beef with the chosen design is that the ramp down to the island seems like an afterthought, compared to many of the designs.

The change to different size arches improved the design from the original proposal.

I agree about the ramp to the island. I would have liked 2 ramps. Both positioned at the bridge at the end points of the middle arc, and they curve and merge together at the island.

[chalms04]

Food trucks will be set up along the pathway system on the south side of the bridge and the Big Bike roving coffee cart will be circulating through the park.

http://www.calgarycitynews.com/2012/...ce-bridge.html

Lattes for all!

[SebC]

Originally Posted by Jason Markusoff

It's often said to be the brainchild of Ald. Druh Farrell, who represents both communities it serves.

This is a rather telling quote. I could've sworn one end of the bridge is in Ward 8.

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by SebC

This is a rather telling quote. I could've sworn one end of the bridge is in Ward 8.

I missed that, usually Markusoff is pretty good with his fact checking.

[Bigtime]

Part 2 of Jason Markusoff's 3 part piece on the bridge:

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ca...089/story.html

[The Goon]

The bridge sent out an olive branch tweet today.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by SebC

This is a rather telling quote. I could've sworn one end of the bridge is in Ward 8.

Nope, both ends are in Ward 7. Ward 8 ends at 3rd Avenue.

http://www.calgary.ca/_layouts/cocis...2%3Atrue%7D%5D

[octothorp]

Just got back from the opening... actually pretty surprised at how large the turnout was... huge throng of people there... it was a bit like trying to cross the bridge over Crowchild after a Stamps game, but with people stopping to pose for pictures along the way. Still, it really is stunning to walk through. Looking forward to going back when there are fewer people.

[Bigtime]

Unreal, huge crowd and the bridge is massive when you are in it. Can't wait to use it again tomorrow!

[Table 5]

Any sightings of Rick Bell hiding in the bushes with his pen and notepad?

[Bigtime]

I was standing about 10 feet away from him during the mayors speech. The sight of so many people out to support the opening must have been killing him. Curious to see how he can spin it his way. I saw maybe 2 or 3 people with signs against the bridge, an incredibly small minority.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

I saw maybe 2 or 3 people with signs against the bridge, an incredibly small minority.

I'm guessing those those people will appear in tomorrows paper.

[chalms04]

Was keeping my eye out for you Bigtime, didn't see you though.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by chalms04

Tim Hortons? Not elitist enough.

[Joborule]

Completely forgot about this. Was actually heading down to the bridge towards curling centre, but saw a large crowd at the south foot of the bridge so figured it was opening today rather than tomorrow. Took a stroll down the bridge myself. Surprised by the turnout. Good to see.

Some pics.

Spoiler!

[Regulator75]

Real elitists wouldn't dare walk into a Tim Horton's...

Edit: Damn Seb beat me to it.