My Thoughts on the New I-35W Bridge

I read an article on MSNBC.com about the new I-35W bridge. Some people in the community, like Jerry Foss, feel that the bridge could have looked nicer and an opportunity was missed. He said, "We had an opportunity to build a signature bridge, and we didn't take it. They chose an average bridge, and we got an average bridge." On the other hand, some believe that making the bridge beautiful would have taken away from the surrounding buildings. One such person, Ann Calvert, who is a Minneapolis city official, said, "This new bridge could have been something wildly dramatic, but it also might have distracted from some of the historic and interesting features in the area." I agree with Calvert that the bridge would have been distracting but for different reasons. I don't think it would take away from the city but from the victims and the families affected by the bridge collapse. I feel it would have been rude and disrespectful. I think it is good that the bridge design is simple. After all, a bridge is a bridge and the only thing I care about is the quality of construction so that it doesn't fall down again.

article link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26704864/ >>>> i would recommend reading it because it shows different perspectives on an issue we have all experienced.

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