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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas
I think some people have a perception that I-35 will be there forever in its current form and it's hard for them to fathom creating something adjacent to it that doesn't turn its back to it or avoid putting feet on the street. That area needs a change of scenery the most, so any attempt to squelch on it needs to be discouraged. Waterloo Park has the opportunity to be a really great place in downtown, but without the connective development surrounding the park it's going to this weird island of activity surrounded by nothing of interest. I feel like the east side of downtown and the area around the Capitol is really a huge opportunity that has been ignored. In a way, we really only have half a downtown.
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Unfortunately, while 35 will be sunken, it will not be possible to put a cap between 15th and 12th next to the park. However, the caps between 12th and 11th and the caps between 8th and Cesar have a chance to really help transport that area on the east and west sides of the highway.
It is possible that TxDot changes their approach and more caps become possible but I seriously doubt that it will.