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cmac
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44256
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A. The design should be inspired by Cleveland’s civic, industrial and bridge design history, and should be the next contribution to the rich bridge architectural history of the valley. It should respect the aesthetic history of this place.
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B. The new bridge should reflect consistent design themes of existing bridges in the valley, and should strive for similar attention to form and detail, while not being imitative.
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C. The new bridge should advance architecture and technology of our time, not be nostalgic.
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D. The design of the approaches and main spans should be consistent and coherent across the entire valley, and speak with a single design vocabulary.
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On bridge C there is only 1 section that has the arches.
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E. The design should maximize the possibility to create a visual image or statement.
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Bridge A is the nicest looking all the way accross with the lighting on the bottom of the bridge making the city and the river look wonderful
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F. Bridge design should focus on principles of form, rhythm and scale. The scale of bridge elements should invoke and be in proper proportion with the dimensions of the overall valley.
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The arches on bridge C do not look proportioned to the rest of the bridge.
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G. Consideration of the people and environment adjacent to, and under, the bridge is important. Design should recognize the potential for future pedestrian use on the land under the bridge and consider lighting or other means to increase safety and user-friendliness.
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| Please provide further explanation or comments regarding your selections for Question G |
Bridge A has grassy areas underneath which could be for pedestrian use. The others still look to have the rock, etc which is not practical for use of pedestrians.
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H. The design should be sensitive to the scale and appearance of the neighborhoods where it touches down and should respect the special character of Tremont and Gateway.
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With bridge A, from the Gateway and Tremont area, you will still be able enjoy the same view, however with bridge C and the archway, the view will be obstructed.
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I. The bridge and placement of its supports should be conducive to positive and beneficial future land use adjacent to the underside of the structure.
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on bridge C it is difficult to see any underside view or what possible benefit there would be. With bridge B, the underside seems to be useless due to the rock, but with bridge A it appears to be beneficial to pedestrian use.
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J. Treat side, under, and above deck views with comparable effort and attention as global views.
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you cannot see the entire span of bridge C. It appears that only 1 section will be unique. With bridge B, the bridge is pretty basic. With Bridge A, the lighting and the side design makes the bridge look great from every angle.
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| K. Design should incorporate opportunities for aesthetic lighting, including the underside of the structure, in keeping with the lighting schemes common to existing bridges in the valley. |
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| Please provide further explanation or comments regarding your selections for Question K |
Bridge A has the lighting on the underside. The others do not.
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