Bridge may shatter budget

[RedScare]

Bottom line: It's not a waste of money to turn infrastructure into a work of art.

Then why did you dis the Soviet Union just hours after you complimented them? The USSR spent millions of rubles trying to convince the world that Communism was the best form of government. Part of the approach was to build beautiful infrastructure. To this day, Moscow's subway stations are considered the most beautiful in the world.

The fact is, while you insult zaphod's statement, Dallas' approach more resembles the old USSR than zaphod's thoughts do.

[TxDave]

These bridges are a chance for Dallas to add some artistic flair to its skyline (it is due for an update!).

I think the ultimate judgment will be based upon what ends up beneath them in the Trinity park.

If they become "grand" bridges simply crossing a "ditch", they will be somewhat of a joke. However if the park is developed as promised, they will make a dramatic gateway into downtown.

Either way, I think developer interest will dramatically pick up on the other side (West Dallas/Oak Cliff) due to their high profile and symbolic presence in the city.

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These bridges are a chance for Dallas to add some artistic flair to its skyline (it is due for an update!).

I think the ultimate judgment will be based upon what ends up beneath them in the Trinity park.

If they become "grand" bridges simply crossing a "ditch", they will be somewhat of a joke. However if the park is developed as promised, they will make a dramatic gateway into downtown.

Either way, I think developer interest will dramatically pick up on the other side (West Dallas/Oak Cliff) due to their high profile and symbolic presence in the city.

Exactly!

[rantanamo]

Those wondering if these bridges mean anything should check out the same thread on dallasmetropolis. The West Dallas chamber is planning all types of development around the Woodall Bridge.

As for wondering where all the water is, its simple. The Trinity River is Lake Lewisville, White Rock Lake, Lake Lavon, Lake Ray Hubbard, etc. Getting water there is not the problem. Just watch the flood plain fill from levee to levee during a storm. The problem is flood control. That's why they are working on flood control as we speak. Then they can fill the two new downtown lakes and not worry about flooding anymore.

As for whether development will happen. It already is in Oak Cliff. There are already renovations, new townhomes and apts going up on the south/west side of the levee. Also, two projects have already been announced on the downtown side of the levee. You also have massive rezoning, and land changing hands in response. Its almost a matter of when more than if. Don't be surprised if you start seeing advertising for towers opening up the next couple of years advertising view of the Woodall bridge. If anyone was lucky enough to see the spot light simulation in the winter, its obvious this thing at 400 ft tall will be pretty awe-inspiring for an inland city like Dallas.