tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14698828.post7097308140041917642..comments2024-01-31T12:49:08.701-08:00Comments on STL Rising: Keynote Speaker Challenges Arch PlannersRick Bonaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825477678253483191noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14698828.post-49577232117483592392008-11-08T12:33:00.000-08:002008-11-08T12:33:00.000-08:00I believe Alex Krieger is exactly correct. I agree...I believe Alex Krieger is exactly correct. I agree on two points especially. One that thinking about the arch grounds in relationship to the surrounding area (and even to the rest of downtown) is essential.<BR/>If this is not done it will end up being another isolated effort without integration to the larger city.<BR/>In addition the city grid should extend at least into the edges of the park. The complete isolation of the arch grounds from the downtown area is pure madness. What is the point in maintaining a huge plot of vacant land that is underutilized because it does not relate successfully to the surrounding city?<BR/>Any loss of green space will be made up with an accessible, viable park for residents and visitors alike.<BR/>It would become a true public space, almost like a public square instead of a dead zone.<BR/>I believe a new memorial drive would be a step in the right direction, however it's main fault is that it does not accomplish the comprehensive reconnection with the city and the downtown area that is needed.<BR/>If this is going to be done at all, it should be given the fullest consideration of how to make this park a part of the city again.<BR/>Otherwise the project might as well be left to the next generation, who will have to correct many other urban planning failures in efforts to achieve the quality of life a well designed city can represent.GMichaudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17306482392151340818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14698828.post-59821798612983766582008-11-07T07:40:00.000-08:002008-11-07T07:40:00.000-08:00I'm confused - I thought Memorial Drive was the ma...I'm confused - I thought Memorial Drive was the main focus. Has the scope now been expanded to include the levee and surrounding areas? Is this a reappearance of the defunct riverfront redevelopment proposals from 2005, which were then shelved due to flood control issues? Is it because now the Park Service is taking a more active interest?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com