Comments on: TCC Sunken Plaza Progress

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:15:13 +0000

They’re almost certainly temporary. It looks to me like the metal rail is permanent, but the concrete barriers will remain in place during construction for added protection. They probably also help lessen the rubbernecking by motorists.

By: GoodDesignLover

GoodDesignLover — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:27:42 +0000

My biggest beef with this is the concrete barriers on the Belknap bridge pictured. They’re at such a height that motorists can’t see into the plaza or down to the river. I understand the safety concerns, but what a wasted opportunity!! TELL me the concrete is temporary!!

By: Witherspoon D

Witherspoon D — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:18:31 +0000

It would be nice if the view didn’t include an electrical substation. gag. Now that’s a real monstrosity.

By: Witherspoon D

Witherspoon D — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:17:18 +0000

Sweet!! 2Q 2010 is right around the corner! I can’t wait to walk past such an awesome view of the river from downtown, just in time for spring. For some reason, this reminds me that Fort Worth could use a downtown skate park.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:44:45 +0000

The thing about sunken plazas in this climate is that the air doesn’t move down there. There’s nothing like 104 with non-moving air.

By: Veronica Villegas

Veronica Villegas — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:55:10 +0000

My neighbor told me that the Fairmount Neighborhood Association was approached about “disannexing” some of the homes within its boundary…specifically the first block south of Magnolia from 8th Avenue to Hemphill. Don’t know who approached them or why. Heard anything about this?

By: Sidney

Sidney — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:13:17 +0000

The plaza et al should be completed early in Q2 2010.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:47:54 +0000

Looks interesting. Are the concrete walls being put up right now going to be the final walls of the plaza?

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:27:22 +0000

Is there any word about when this monstrosity will be completed? I want to be able to walk in a straight line to work again. The weather’s perfect right now…