Mobile Development Thread - Page 259

Port_of_Bama · #**5161** Posted **Jan 12, 2011, 2:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by buckett5425

I saw the renderings, and watched the video. It looks like every other uninspiring cable stayed bridge in the world. Sorry, but if Mobile is going to build this thing, I would hope they would choose a design that is more inspiring, than simply something that is big and tall. "just saying"

LOL I get your point even if it isn`t as nice as the Golden gate with scenery as well it will still draw tourist just on the count of it being the tallest bridge in the nation. A title can do a lot but it wont be a wast of money becasue we really need.

Port_of_Bama · #**5162** Posted **Jan 12, 2011, 3:36 PM**

Looking at pictures of the other bridges that were listed in the video I noticed that the only thing that was stunning about the Golden Gate is scenery but the bridge it self was mild for lack of better words.The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge was very uniqe and the Bay Town Bridge in texas has yellow cables that hold the brodge that stood out to me as well.Sun Shine skywayin Tampa is a normal cable bridge with crystal clear water at the bottom.And the Cochran(Mobile) and the Talmadge Bridge(Savannah 3rd tallest) are identical.The ugliest bridge by far is the N.O Mississippi River Bridge but it is in the top category for scenery to me bacause of the NOLA skyline.And now the big gun the Mobile Bay Bridge by far will be the most attractive bridge out of the bunch because it will have tourqoiuse or aqua colored cables the base of the bridge will resemble an unerella affect.The diamond shape design that will be used to support the bridge has the best bridge support design in the coutry bar non and the Arthur Ravenal in Charlston has the best as of right now.The Bay Town Bridge in Texas has a yellow illumination at night due to the yellow cables.I can olny assume that the Mobile Bay Bridge will have a florecent tourqoise glow at night due to the color of the cables.So all in all the brdige will be a great looking bridge.I thought it was rather plain until I did some research not bad at all.

I noticed that the video showed scnes of downtown Mobile before the renaissance or recostruction.The Battle House hotel had moled on it and missing windos and Royal street did not look like it does today.Also the area near Club Insanity by the Egytpian revival building I noticed that it looked dried and boarded up.Now Club Insanity,Risque(has a new name now),and the blind mule occupy that area now.Just looking at the video it reminded me of how far downtown Mobile has come ! It still has room for improvement but it is nothing like it was during the making of that video.The only updates of the video is the cartoonish renderings of the Battle House Tower but the realistic street views of downtown are outdated.

buckett5425 · #**5163** Posted **Jan 12, 2011, 5:48 PM**

If that response wasn't biased, I don't know what is. The Mobile generic Cable Stayed Bridge is going to be more beautiful then the graceful art deco Golden Gate Bridge? Really? Its going to be better because it has lights on the cables? Interesting.

Secondly, if you think building the words tallest bridge is going to solve your traffic problems, you are mistaken. People will drive just as slow over that bridge as they do in the tunnel, for two reasons. Number one, everyone on this forum will be driving over the bridge daily to view and take pictures of the Mobile Skyline. Secondly, bridges, especially high bridges, scare people, and they slow down for no reason at all blocking traffic. Being that this will be the highest, im sure that will only exacerbate the problem

Mobilian's think they have a traffic problem, but coming from someone who lives in Baton Rouge, y'all don't have any traffic at all! The traffic isn't "that" bad(and yes, I've sat in tunnel traffic before), and when you consider how much money this bridge will cost, vs. how much of an impact it may or may not have on traffic.....your tax dollars could be better spent on other meaningful projects. Thats the point Im trying to make here, spend that money someone where else!

But yes, I know its hard to recognize that, because everyone wants a tall bridge in pictures of their skyline...

Port_of_Bama · #**5164** Posted **Jan 12, 2011, 6:05 PM**

I get your point I`ve never seen the Golden Gate in person just pictures and the bridge it self isn`t all that impressive to me.The scenery on the other hand is in a class of it`s own...And yes BR has worse traffic than New Orleans and B-ham.BR traffic problems came with growth.We are just getting prepared for the growth.Only time will tell if the bridge will really work or not but anything or any plan is better than no plan or vision.

I will admit having 500 foot illuminating beams would be a nice addition to the skyline lol

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elb401 · #**5165** Posted **Jan 12, 2011, 7:21 PM**

I heard the ALDOT was going to light it up green at one of their community meetings. Anyways, I believe most Mobilians recognize that there is not a big traffic problem in Mobile, yet. BR, LA is bad because of very poor planning considering their growth. I hope Mobile doesn't repeat their mistakes. The bridge will alleviate some anticipated future traffic, but I do think more needs to be done. I wasn't a fan of the bridge until I just realized that the ALDOT is going to build it no matter what. Since they are going to build it.....please try to make it stand out (in a good way) near the skyline. By the way, I have always thought the golden gate was one of the most beautiful bridges in this country, and I doubt our future bridge is going to out do something like that. I do believe that we will have the coolest bridge on the gulf coast.

Port_of_Bama · #**5166** Posted **Jan 12, 2011, 7:58 PM**

The Golden Cables on this bridge really make it stand out from the others (BAY TOWN BRIDGE)

Port_of_Bama · #**5167** Posted **Jan 12, 2011, 8:04 PM**

*BRAVO* · #**5168** Posted **Jan 13, 2011, 1:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Electrical Porpoise

but this bridge will be better than the golden gate bridge.

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SouthSky · #**5169** Posted **Jan 13, 2011, 4:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by *BRAVO*

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Clearly you don't receive sarcasm very well.

jmbreland · #**5170** Posted **Jan 13, 2011, 6:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Muskavon

Well cool. I figured I'd only irritated everyone (or whoever is still reading the thread these days). "even if it's just you"....lol, ouch!!! Nah, I got what you meant.

Lol, I hope you got what I meant! There was nothing personal and I was glad to see you posting.

And wow, Muskavon, you really nailed it with that explanation of why things are so slow on this forum.

I did not know that about the Atlanta threads because this Mobile Development thread is the only one I visit. I also didn't notice that about there being so few posters these days on the entire forum.

Blessed, thanks for the details about the banks and the positive words. I'm really hopeful for the tanker project. It'll be a huge shot in the arm for the city.

I'm glad to hear that about SaltAire. Isn't their focus on blending into the natural surroundings and restricting landscaping to only the native plants? Its an unique & awesome concept, one to promote bayside living.

The Maritime Museum is quite exciting and I'll definitely be visiting once it's complete. I recently visited the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach and its focus is on Chesapeake Bay, so I was imagining how the Maritime Museum of the Gulf will be similar to this museum and I'm really looking forward to it! It'll bring the bay and the Gulf to the public like never before with a full, immersive experience and teach us so much.

As for the bridge, yes, ALDOT will build it no matter what. I'm pleased with the design, myself, because many of the other cable-stayed bridges built elsewhere look quite ho-hum. Even the Dames-Point Bridge here in Jacksonville, while it's impressive with its height and span, is drab in aesthetics. The one near Brunswick isn't so pretty either. Ours, on the other hand, will have the beautiful aqua blue cables and the distinctive Y-shaped towers. That's attractive.

*BRAVO* · #**5171** Posted **Jan 13, 2011, 6:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by SouthSky

Clearly you don't receive sarcasm very well.

Wait... I'm confused. Was I laughing with him or at him? I don't know.

Seriously, the bridge is cool. I see one of the most exciting parts being the view as you cross the bridge. It will give you a new perspective on the skyline.

Port_of_Bama · #**5172** Posted **Jan 13, 2011, 8:25 PM**

Bravo where have you been my friend ?? And Miss Tuscaloosa(tredici)where have you been ?

SpawnOfVulcan · #**5173** Posted **Jan 13, 2011, 9:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Port_of_Bama

Bravo where have you been my friend ?? And Miss Tuscaloosa(tredici)where have you been ?

Miss Tuscaloosa? I'm a dude... I've been quite busy the past month or so. My laptop died, then I had to go to the Capital One Bowl with the MDB so that took a few days outta my schedule. I'm back now though!

*BRAVO* · #**5174** Posted **Jan 13, 2011, 11:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Port_of_Bama

Bravo where have you been my friend ?? And Miss Tuscaloosa(tredici)where have you been ?

I just needed a little break. I was spending too much time chatting online and needed to get my priorities straight. I'm easin' back in though.

I'm honored you noticed my absence.

*BRAVO* · #**5175** Posted **Jan 13, 2011, 11:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by tredici

Miss Tuscaloosa? I'm a dude...

That's not what I heard.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**5176** Posted **Jan 14, 2011, 1:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by *BRAVO*

That's not what I heard.

Hardy har har... Nice to have you back though

Port_of_Bama · #**5177** Posted **Jan 14, 2011, 1:49 AM**

LOL bad dude !! And yeah it`s always good to see everyone from Huntsville to Mobile posting on the site.

SouthSky · #**5178** Posted **Jan 14, 2011, 4:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by *BRAVO*

Wait... I'm confused. Was I laughing with him or at him? I don't know.

Seriously, the bridge is cool. I see one of the most exciting parts being the view as you cross the bridge. It will give you a new perspective on the skyline.

Okay now I'm confused. Haha... my bad.

Port_of_Bama · #**5179** Posted **Jan 14, 2011, 3:47 PM**

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Alabama has risen above the national average on a widely regarded assessment of educational quality, a rare occurrence that officials hailed Thursday as showing state schools are making progress.

The state jumped from 31st place to 25th out of 51 jurisdictions in Education Week magazine's latest Quality Counts survey, which rates states on six measures of education policy and performance.

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2011/01/...ation_qua.html

Port_of_Bama · #**5180** Posted **Jan 14, 2011, 4:04 PM**

I was just wondering why Jimmy Buffet havn`t opened a Margaritaville or a Cheeseburger in paradise restaurant in Mobile ?! Downtown Mobile would be a great spot for a Margarittaville.The Kress building on Royal would be the perfect location and the restaurant can be our version of a Dave and Busters.Just a thought

! After all the guy is about to open a casino in Biloxi soon.