I agree. Northport's proposed "park/plaza" area where the pedestrian bridge would come in would be very convenient to the big restaurants (Steamers, Dreamland), also. I hope Steamers will add some live music on the patio area during the warm weather months.
Anyway, here are the links to Tuscaloosa's assorted "master plan" efforts:
http://tuscaloosa.com/index.asp?nid=742