KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WATE) Some residents in the South Waterfront neighborhood of Knoxville are concerned that a potential pedestrian bridge may bring an unwanted student population. And we members of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum would love to share a 'creepy' hundred year old bridge with an oncoming train but we're not considered normal in some circles. We saw how NS felt about giving up their right of way during the World's Fair although they were gracious enough to only use it after hours. The pattern in the metal panel creates an abstract representation of the nearby Smoky Mountains. 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While UTIA is headquartered in Knoxville, Lone Oaks Farm is in Middleton outside of Memphis. SANDERS PACE ARCHITECTURE In February, the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved a $9 million purchase of a seven-acre piece of land at 2323 West Blount Avenue, directly across the river from Thompson-Boling Arena. Feel Good Friday,,,From our "If Only" Dept. This sounds like a boon to UT and anyone investing in SoKno property, but it won't do much for Knoxville. My main assumption is that load-bearing structures are the bulk of the cost of any bridge, and that the loads associated with foot and bicycle traffic are negligible relative to the loads a rail bridge can hold. RELATED: UT Athletics plans new 'entertainment district' with Neyland Stadium and planned hotel at its center, RELATED: TN lawmakers propose allocating $20 million in state funds for South Knoxville pedestrian bridge. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WATE) - The long-discussed project to build a pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River in Downtown Knoxville was not selected to receive a $25 million federal grant,. There are already connections to the bluff on which downtown sits. In February, UT Knoxville and the city of Knoxville signed an agreement to build the bridge if the funding is acquired. It's not that I don't love to bitch, but the more I look at this the more sense it makes. Some Knoxville council members and residents believe the federal money should go toward other projects that they feel are more pressing. Tyler Whetstone Becca Wright Knoxville News Sentinel State, University of Tennessee and local leaders are back at the table to figure out how to bring to life a longtime dream of a pedestrian. Submitted by jah on Tue, 2011/10/11 - 1:04pm. Has there ever been any complaints about this? Emailryan.wilusz@knoxnews.com. That includes a five-story apartment complex, whose approval was criticized by South Knoxville neighbors due to the level of variances counter to waterfront codes. The Tennessee Water Education and Training Center will be built by TDEC at the UT Institute for Agriculture's Lone Oaks Farm. Did anyone check out the Freight House Pedestrian bridge in Kansas City, MO? Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Despite Wednesdays news, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon said the city remains committed to the project. Then to get to downtown proper, you still have to bike or walk over viaducts (with cars on them) that straddle James White Parkway. There's also Thompson Boling and Neyland Stadium. Color changing LED lights were also used allowing the bridge to take on a variety of appearances at night. Knox News also reports the University of Tennessee is planning an ambitious Neyland Entertainment District to tie together the football stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena, located near the proposed anchor of the bridge's northern end. Public and private money is going toward waterfront revitalization on both sides of the Tennessee River near downtown Knoxville. All rights reserved. The city also has. City Council Member Amelia Parker also expressed concern about which issues to prioritize. I may have gotten the name wrong. Submitted by redmondkr on Thu, 2011/10/13 - 9:29am. The crew provides a cost-benefit analysis of the structure and examines how a college campus with direct access to natural recreation could encourage prospective students to choose UT and increase Knoxville's graduate retention. Key construction and building projects at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville can take crucial steps forward, many of them related to jobs and research the state of Tennessee needs. Instagram@knoxscruff. Padgett: explore change of location, pursue large pedestrian component to Henley Bridge, "to me the vision for a pedestrian bridge in Knoxville should be the fact that you could eat downtown on Market Square and walk or bike to shop or retail or mixed-use (development) along the South Knoxville waterfront. Well, yeah, he went on to talk about something "really big," altho he was not specific. The CSX bridge is farther downstream and handles much more traffic. I look forward to continued collaboration with the people of Knoxville, Knox County, the State, and the University of Tennessee, as we prepare design documents in the coming year.. Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the year. It brings together the Market Square retail and restaurant area with the World's Fair park and the Sunsphere. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it awarded more than $38 million in grants to fund two infrastructure projects in Tennessee. In the Draft Design Executive Report it appears that all the examples they have for existing pedestrian bridges (for landing precedents), the cities have existing parks, etc. 4. Sevier Avenue is the main business artery for the South Knoxville waterfront and continues to see new investment. A bridge connecting the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with the southern banks of the Tennessee River has graduated from far-fetched proposal to a big, bold idea the city will seek to. Management of the rails in the US is an embarrassment to both our democracy and our economic system, and if you think I'm going to constrain my thinking to conform with some arbitrary bullshit like Norfolk Southern's proprietary whims, think again. Officials say a pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River, currently priced at a minimum . "(The bridge) is a chance to expand over there to blank property without any historic structures or historic neighborhoods.". Read on for the best anniversary gifts for her. The JWP bridge looks gentle from a car. Some South Knoxville residents have decried the proposal, arguing that the project would disproportionally benefit UT students rather than local residents. I went to the Pedestrian Bridge/Hillside Workshop meeting last night and was pleasantly surprised to find most areas of concern were being addressed and beyond that that there seemed to be a cautiously optimistic consensus that building this bridge is in the best interest of the community at large. Submitted by rikki on Wed, 2011/10/12 - 5:07pm. I'm not sure about the Alcoa Hwy bike path because I can't see it from the highway. To provide a bridge to serve as an iconic design element, visible throughout the waterfront viewshed. Additional local and state funds could cover remaining costs, according to the city. It was shipped from the . The steel amounted to 4 million pounds. What's next: The city, county, state and university will work together to prepare design documents "in the coming year," according to a statement from Kincannon. Padgett clearly doesn't understand that you can't change a bridge design once construction has begun. Talk to the railroad. A pop-up camper provides a tent-like experience without having to sleep on the ground. Talk to Dave Hill. Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks atknoxnews.com/subscribe. Submitted by rikki on Thu, 2011/10/13 - 10:19am. Submitted by rikki on Wed, 2011/10/12 - 8:00pm. A pop-up camper provides a tent-like experience without having to sleep on the ground. The pedestrian bridge is expected to cost around $70 million and would connect a portion of South Knoxville to UT's campus at Neyland Stadium. Plans call for the bridge to extend from campus nearThompson-Boling Arenaacross the river to properties owned by the city, university and other partners. You can reach him by email at keenan.thomas@knoxnews.com. It has several alternative designs for the bridge, landing areas and alignments. That being said, the plans for the future, which had their roots in the Haslam/Ragsdale years look very promising. That includes making sure the bridge meets ADA requirements and, in partnership with UT, is a "safe, accessible, well-lit and well-maintained space.". From camera bags to straps, having the right camera accessories will be sure to save you headaches while traveling. It will connect new & generic housing to old & ugly UT (thinking Thompson Bowling Arena) vs connecting downtown to historic neighborhoods and possible business areas. Also, while it doesn't look like much now, the rebuilt Henley Street Bridge will also have ample pedestrian accommodations, as well as dedicated bike lanes. It would connect to the shorelines somewhat independently of the bridge. With record enrollment numbers, the university has struggled to maintain adequate student housing. Submitted by fischbobber on Sun, 2011/10/16 - 5:18pm. If you were to veer to the side while driving, instead of your tires semi harmless rubbing the curb, the body of your car would scrape the barrier. Dollywood gets a nod from Hollywood: Dolly Parton's 'Mountain Magic Christmas' is up for 2 Emmys! Do we really need campus to be that much bigger? We could take this grant money and apply it to KAT, to expand routes, to buy more electric buses, or do more electric bus charging stations, have more covered bus stops, there are a lot of things we could use this infrastructure money for that would improve our transportation. It begs the question: Does the downtown area need another bridge across the water? All renderings and diagrams courtesy of Sanders Pace Architecture and CRJA. Front Street Partners is planning 205 residential units at a demolished Baptist Hospital building. If you want to bring more people to town and expand downtown beyond the river, then you would put the bridge further east. From camera bags to straps, having the right camera accessories will be sure to save you headaches while traveling. There was a rail car of ropes, cables and tackle blocks. 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The city believes a bridge could encourage even more investment along the water. Michael Davis Submitted by jmcnair on Tue, 2011/10/11 - 1:33pm. Every time I get there I feel like a redbone hound that's afraid to cross a creek. This work is part of the company's $530 million plan to bring nearly 2,300 beds, 30,000 square feet of commercial space and 10 stories of parking to the heart of "the Strip.". I have no way to estimate costs. Speed limit on the bridge is 30 mph. Here's what you should know. I'll be spending my time on things that I think have a semi-realistic chance of happening. Going to be another HOT day with heat index values in the triple digits! It's included in UTK's master plan to be completed within five years at 1531 Cumberland Ave, where the Panhellenic Building is located. 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The pedestrian bridge will be an integral part of future redevelopment within the Scottish Pike neighborhood of South Knoxville and a key connection point within Knoxville's expanding Urban Wilderness park system. Submitted by bizgrrl on Thu, 2011/10/13 - 7:00am. I wouldn't hold my breath until it happens here though. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - We are one step closer to a proposed pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River connecting the University of Tennessee campus to South Knoxville. A hoisting engine had been placed on the south side of the river. This historic structure took workers from their homes north of the river to the mills south of the river. There were a couple of students doing homework, a middle-schooler making some fantasy circus catches on the field, a few athletically minded folks jogging the steps in the stands. The federal government has rejected the city of Knoxville's request to help pay for a pedestrian bridge that will connect the University of Tennessee campus to South Knoxville's waterfront. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The University of Tennessee and the city have taken a big step toward building a pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River. I totally agree. infrastructure before they build a bridge. By bicycle, that would put one about 15-20 minutes away from Island Home at the point of the bridge. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is getting $12.5 million in stimulus funds to construct the Protein Innovation Center what Boyd called a "meat lab" to help prepare needed workers. It does seem like a northern terminus at or around Second Creek would do as much for UT and much more for Knoxville proper and the Worlds Fair Park and KMo'Art - even the Convention Center. 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I DO have a bit of a problem with the northern terminus. Boomsday was a one day affair. If the South Knoxville Greenway system and a Blount county connector come to fruition in anything resembling a reasonable time frame the bridge is likely right where it should be. The City of Knoxville applied for a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE grant, Gov. UT System President Randy Boyd shared the news with the UT System Board of Trustees Executive Committee May 5, along with plans for projects across the entire system. You may have missed them, but there are delightful sidewalks on the Gay Street Bridge. I think theres a sea of opportunity along the waterfront.. A new pedestrian-bicycle bridge, projected to cost between $50 million and $55 million, is proposed to be built across the Tennessee River to expand UT's campus to the south. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Phone865-317-5138. Knoxville's planned pedestrian bridge over the Tennessee River that would connect South Knoxville to the Neyland Stadium area was not on that list. By getting pedestrians across the water, the city hopes to alleviate vehicle traffic and connect South Knoxville residents to career and education opportunities on campus. I've had ideas rejected out of hand and know that one must have a plan in place to justify killing a plan. Then things got weird, Original Twitter bird designer talks X rebrand. To create a functional and economic development linkage to the UT campus (students, faculty, and visitors), 3. In order to be both efficient and cost effective, many of the basic structural components were reused. I'm envisioning a separate structure that is hung or cantilevered from the pilings that support the rails. Knox News has reported onmultiple apartment projectsplanned alongBlount Avenuenear the bridge's southern end. Read on for the best anniversary gifts for her. Bill Lee included $20 million of state funds in his 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget. Submitted by cafkia on Wed, 2011/10/12 - 5:36pm. I think this bridge should be attached to the rail bridge both to lower construction costs and because that's a better location. The chuckles around the room were a pretty indicator that the folks present followed local politics. Is it likely at all that they will donate that level of access to their property? It's not the same as adapting software. Chuck Draper. 0:00. Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 2011/10/13 - 1:22am. ( A view I share), A little over 7 million dollars is immediately available and another 8 million can be earmarked in future budgets. 1:13 The federal government has rejected the city of Knoxville's request to help pay for a pedestrian bridge that will connect the University of Tennessee campus to South Knoxville's. Somebody in the City County Bldg got N-S to agree to Boomsday on the rail bridge. Connecting the bridge directly to UT worries me that south Knoxville across from the bridge will be developed with student housing, and southknox has more of that than we need right now. It's an insane remnant of the robber-baron era that rails are not public utilities like roads. The university is exploring how it may develop property on the south waterfront and how the bridge could improve access from campus. However I suspect it can never be more than a thought exercise. The city is spending $150,000 on a firm that is applying for a federal RAISE grant. as well as downtown, and the 2nd and 3rd creek greenways.Frankly, the plan would, at least on the surface, generate enough revenues to pay for itself (via tax dollars on the increased value of properties, sales tax revenues from the downtown waterfront development, and increased tourist revenues) and a marketing plan would clearly be almost as important as the bridge. The plan and waterfront-specific zoning codes have resulted in more than $61 million in public investment and more than $400 million in private investment, according to the agreement. Current plans call for the bridge to extend from campus near Thompson-Boling Arena across the river to properties owned by the city, university or other partners. Is not the rail bridge the private property of one rail company? 1:35. City of Knoxville mayoral candidates comments on the pedestrian bridge from Josh Flory. It could be a civic-minded, PR win for the railroad if they came forward and said, "Hey, save yourselves $10M and use the support structure we've already built!". To expand the pedestrian/bicycle network envisioned as a major loop connecting existing greenways, Volunteer Landing, and the planned South Waterfront Riverwalk, and. The Memphis Area Transit Authority received $25 million for street improvements and bus rapid transit along a 26-mile corridor, while the Tennessee Department of Transportation received $13.2 million for street improvements and for the design and reconstruction of a bridge over the Wolf River in Memphis. ", "Explore large pedestrian component to Henley Bridge..". It is my understanding that the ped bridge will connect to the south Knox greenway system. While the university is likely planning its own developments near the bridge, it's fair to assume more private investment will come along. If it's going to be so transparently aimed at UT and at turning the south waterfront into another Fort Sanders, then UT should pay some of the bill. 'End the tension:' Judges hear arguments in Nashville vs. Tennessee airport board fiasco, Little River Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to close starting July 31, Whip list: Here's who supports and opposes Tennessee Gov. The bridge will raise the value of all South Knox property with access to the greenway. The Gay Street bridge is much calmer, with two lanes for vehicle traffic and turning lanes on each end, as well as bike lanes and sidewalks. Is this truly in the best interest of the project and community? Here's the Draft Design Executive Report. The city of Knoxville touts the economic, environmental and public safety benefits of a landmark $70 million pedestrian bridge over Fort Loudoun Lake linking South Knoxville and the. Does UT own land on the south side? Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Tigers basketball signee in Instagram photo in city, Downtown Chattanooga fixture for 50 years, Giorgio Men's - Chattanooga Times Free Press, The Front Runner - Chattanooga Times Free Press, Nashville police, fire investigate report of car dumped into Percy Priest Lake, Nashville has a new Office of Homeless Services. Parker also suggested that the pedestrian bridge may be something to look at in the future when other issues are taken care of. It's an insane remnant of the robber-baron era that rails are not public utilities like roads. The team proposed a development strategy which incorporated the newly adopted South Waterfront Form Based Code to provide an activated mixed-use landing space on the south side. They're even protected from traffic with robust concrete barriers. You also can listen below. Here's the Draft Design Executive Report. There's a huge difference between a pedestrian walkway and a road with sidewalks.

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