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Originally Posted by PHXFlyer11
The canalscape is the most overhyped thing ever. No shade, no plants, just a sidewalk surrounded by dirt. Pathetic!
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This puzzles me. I understand protecting the power lines, but there could be a LOT of ways of bringing shade and/or plants. Use desert-friendly plants, build shade structures (maybe some with PV), and the occasional bench. People REALLY want a space that changes the parking lot feel of Phoenix, and the canals have long been a place that people gravitate towards. Reward this instinct, and I think that the city politicians will get maximum bang for the buck. It's way cheaper per mile than streets, and WAY cheaper than Hanse Park renovations (at least in terms of per user).