A mini NYC High Line in Erie, PA? In a rough area though... but something like this could help revitalize the East Ave. commercial district - once a thriving 12-block long stretch of old eastside Erie at its finest. Something like this might be a tough sell in Erie, though I do think it would be cool to be able to walk/bike over the industrial yards and enjoy views of the downtown "skyline". I applaud the effort and will try to attend the meeting.


Meeting on proposal to reuse McBride Viaduct as an urban park set for Jan. 25

http://www.goerie.com/meeting-on-pro...et-for-jan-25#

Civitas, a local group involved in historic preservation, urban design, transportation and entrepreneurship, will host a Jan. 25 meeting to explain a proposal to reuse the McBride Viaduct as an urban park.

The bridge, which extends from East 12th Street and East Avenue south to Buffalo Road, has been closed since June 2010 because of structural concerns.

A consultant has recommended that the viaduct be demolished and that a new $7.5 million Buffalo Road interchange be built on the Bayfront Connector.

Mayor Joe Sinnott has said that both the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration support that option.

Here is the site:







- Images: http://www.mcbrideviaduct.com/