Back to square one on Red Bridge



In case you were wondering, the folks on Red Bridge are still valiantly struggling to save their neighborhood and come to a compromise on the construction that's inevitably going to take place.

Sadly, they aren't having much luck when it comes to a local architectural firm that doesn't seem to respect the fact that these folks have fought tooth and nail FOR YEARS in order for their voices to be heard on the matter.

The firm, brought in for consulting on the project, isn't grasping the history of this project and according to a recent press release by the Red Bridge folks - is unfortunately returning to the original design:
The City Council resolution that governs this project, and the RFP (project description) are in fundamental conflict with the contract eventually signed between the City and BWR. The resolution and RFP dictate that the question whether Red Bridge Road is in need of improvements will be revisited in light of the opposition to the previous design, and a new study will result in alternative designs to the original "BridgeZilla" plan. However, the contract acknowledges none of the history of this controversial project, and sets as its goal the formation of a community consensus around a single preferred design (which the project team has stated may be the original design).
Thankfully, the Red Bridge folks have kept their resolve over the years, are really well organized and now have a better line of communication with Councilman Sharp.

Speaking of Sharp, an excerpt of an e-mail from the Councilman in support of more cooperation and an effort to move forward on the Red Bridge issue is pretty great stuff.

Money line:

WE SHOULD NOT JUST BE TRYING TO PUT LIPSTICK ON THE PIG.

And I have to admit my bias here, Sharp seems like one of the few Kansas City politicos who says what he means and it's nice to see both him and the Red Bridge folks working in unison.

Comments

  1. The Good thing is:

    No Chuck Eddy.

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  2. The supporters of Chuck Eddy's old bridge still haven't given up, but they were outnumbered by the Friends of Red Bridge (who want to preserve the park and neighborhood) at their own meeting last night.

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