Tuesday, June 26, 2007

The Flood Issue

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Charlotte A. Weybright said...

Dave:

Thank you for creating the post on flooding. I have added your blog to my blogroll as well.

I like the idea of building above the floodplain. Years ago I drove out to California, and I saw a restaurant built over a highway; the location escapes me now. I always thought it would be a great idea if we could take an old, abandoned train trestle over a river and, instead of tearing it out, somehow convert it to a restaurant or small cafe.

What a great view of the area while dining, and the height would protect against flood levels. The only downside is that during flooding, it would probably be inaccessible.

Since Fourth Street is really "in the way" for a short length, I wonder if it will eventually be closed so that the project will be uninterrupted by traffic flow. Maybe this has already been discussed.

But again, thanks for doing this to focus on North River. It is hard to keep track of everything going on, and this will provide Fort Wayne residents with great, up-to-date information on the project.

6/27/07, 8:00 AM
Dave MacDonald said...

Your idea about converting an abandoned train trestle into a restaurant/cafe is very interesting.

Anyone using the Wells Street pedestrian bridge? It would be small, but businesses like Cindy's Diner have proven you don't need much space to make it work. Residents in the area can walk downtown to work, stopping by the cafe to grab their morning java. I like it.

6/27/07, 8:26 AM

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