[BCPhil]

Outdoor hockey would be a great idea. So would lighting them up. I think once you build a few developments right on the water to the south of the viaducts on Concord pacific land, the viaducts will have a completely different feeling. Right now they just feel a little isolated, but once they are surrounded it will be different. And they provide a good excuse to have ground level parks, greenspace, and activities (like the skate park).

The other problem is GM Place is built into the Viaducts. Its a major way of getting to the game: walking on the Georgia Viaduct. And all those brand new townhomes next door use the Viaduct as street access. Without the Dunsmuir viaduct, if you live in one of those townhomes, watch that first step, it's a doozy.

As much as some people would like to use the land for yuppie condos and inconvenience the working class all in the name of sustainability, the Viaducts are a part of this city. Taking them out now would be like removing a few ribs so you can fit in your favorite dress.