Reviewed by: Elizabeth Hobbs
New ‘Skybridge’ designs revealed for PARC project [PHOTOS]
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The Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project (PARC), which has taken on the name “Skybridge Project,” continues to move forward as planned.
Last week, the Huntsville City Council approved a $500,000 contract with HDR Engineering for an engineering audit of the pedestrian bridge plans. Rosales + Partners, a firm that designs bridges similar to the one proposed in the PARC plan, has released some new renderings of the “Skybridge.”
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New ‘Skybridge’ renderings
Renderings by Rosales + Partners
Work is expected to begin this year on the PARC project, although the groundbreaking was initially planned for 2025. The project is slated for completion in 2028.
The PARC project aims to reduce flooding, improve pedestrian and cyclist connectivity, transportation safety, public park space and economic development within the core of the city.
Components of the PARC project include:
- 1.2 miles of linear park space
- 5,600 feet of Pinhook Creek channel excavation
- 3,200 feet of low-flow channel along Pinhook Creek
- 6,000 linear feet of greenway
- Three precast pedestrian bridges over Pinhook Creek
- One concrete railroad bridge replacing the wooden bridge adjacent to Heart of Huntsville Drive
- 1,400 feet of pedestrian cable suspension bridge (the “Skybridge”)
The PARC project creates a direct connection across two major U.S. highways for residents, workers and visitors. It will improve access to vital job centers and community services without the need of a vehicle, while also taking measures in flood mitigation and stream restoration.
Take a look at the Skybridge rendering 👇
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