If we open this up to international competition, guaranteed we find a multi-level, interactive pedestrian deck, asymmetric arches on the Gatineau side, large cantilevers from the Ontario side to cheaply deal with the deep, fast water, some sort of cables, and large, white, hollow steel sections.
We'll also find large amounts of wood as a nod to the past, an indigenous gathering space on or around the bridge, some sort of waviness to reflect the water aspect of the wetness, and Gatineau and Ottawa symbolic symbolism in a nod to connecting shores of Canadiana.
Anybody see LA's new 6th street Viaduct?
Edit: Would be nice to account for rail, pedestrian AND traffic, however with all three levels of government, the planning and costs required, I give a rail line a 5% chance of being included in this stage. IF a rail line is added, it's an empty deck reserved for the future, because ain't know way a loop train is being built by 2030, or lol, 2050 when this bridge is finally done.
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Originally Posted by TheBrain
Nice idea, but can we fit the vehicles and LRT on the same deck? Would mean only 2 decks so not as massive height wise.
Put the pedestrian/cycle space on top for the view. With a wide deck there would be room for a public space that could be used/configured for ... something. I'm thinking of NYC's High Line park, not so extensive or elaborate as that but more than just a flat wide deck.
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