If any roads are to be in tunnels or otherwise sub-grade, the northern limb of I-277 should be first in line. The development of South End was possible and desirable because of the sub-grade placement of the southern limb of I-277 for a relatively short distance. The northern limb is a powerful and detrimental boundary between uptown and neighborhoods to the north. Perhaps that was intentional. Unfortunately, development northward will forever be stunted where I-277 is elevated.
Pretty wild that Charlotte has a minority voice in this vote when Charlotte receives 100% of the downside implications. Again points to the structure of our current system favoring the suburbs which disproportionately benefit from investments.
Louisville did it to preserve open acreage in undeveloped area. How much more important to take care for a community
that will be further split? http://www.eastendtunnel.com/
If any roads are to be in tunnels or otherwise sub-grade, the northern limb of I-277 should be first in line. The development of South End was possible and desirable because of the sub-grade placement of the southern limb of I-277 for a relatively short distance. The northern limb is a powerful and detrimental boundary between uptown and neighborhoods to the north. Perhaps that was intentional. Unfortunately, development northward will forever be stunted where I-277 is elevated.
Pretty wild that Charlotte has a minority voice in this vote when Charlotte receives 100% of the downside implications. Again points to the structure of our current system favoring the suburbs which disproportionately benefit from investments.
Thanks for the insightful reporting!