Another meeting the city of Sioux Falls should have covered but they forgot their Handicam at the office. The town is going to spend over $1,000,000 per block rebuilding Phillips Avenue in downtown and a couple of people show up at the Public Library on November 29, 2016.
A few things to note in this presentation are the continuation of the bump-out and trees but to where and why. Those of us in the audience didn’t disagree in principle with the plan but so few showed up to talk about it. This is one of those needed updates to the underground infrastructure but the frosting on top still leaves long stretches of parking lots to prevent long walks between possible shops.
Notice the expensive Saddam Arch of Questionable Dreams gets a fancy approach on 7th Street. Will Raven feel like giving up some of their property to allow it?
The planners actually would like your feedback. Overall it will improve the stretch of roadway above and below ground. Let’s all join the moderator of the event in scratching our heads over it a bit.
Given city debt, this is not a time for more gardens and curvy curb obstructions. It’s a good plan but how about in 5 years, post Huether? Then we’ll know the scale of his damage and (perhaps) ready for more million dollar architects. For now we need financial and engineers. Save the nightmares architects have for later. By 2020, pot will be legal and people can appreciate a psychedelic walk along Phillips.
The plan is already obsolete. There must be pedestrian bridges over intersections so you’ll not be run over by autonomous cars. The bump outs are a good idea. We need speed bumps for Saturday nights and St. Patrick’s day.
Whatever these people are paid, it’s to much. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. When there are city layoffs, these go first unless they’re willing to catch siding falling off the Events Center.