• threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      6·
      10 个月前

      Interesting. As the shift towards EVs continues, I wonder if more cities will adopt underground road networks. It could free up more space on the surface for people to enjoy.

      • general_kitten
        8·
        10 个月前

        The problem with underground networks is that they are very expensive

        • LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world
          1·
          10 个月前

          Also it’s strange to me that if sinkholes are a problem, how are man-made tunnels under the ground not a problem? No risk of caving in and crushing everything and everyone in there?

      • Wahots@pawb.social
        6·
        10 个月前

        I used to be annoyed at bike lanes, until they all started getting connected to each other. Biking is now really fun and a hell of a lot easier than finding parking downtown. Cars still have their place, but ebikes have significantly made a big city much smaller and easier to navigate.

  • pjwestin@lemmy.world
    51·
    10 个月前

    This is the Big Dig in Boston. It was a massive improvement. It was also a decade behind schedule, $21 billion over budget, resulted in 6 arrests on fraud charges, and killed a motorist.

    Edit: Oh sorry, I just noticed what community this was posted in. I meant to say, “We did. It’s pretty now…hooray!”

  • FiveMacs@lemmy.ca
    332·
    10 个月前

    Wow look at all the use that space is getting…so many people flocking to the lil park.

    • Deceptichum@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      17·
      10 个月前

      What you don’t want to sit on some green grass underneath the shade of the open sun and do nothing?

      It even has pretty yellow flower beds.

      It’s an improvement as it’s somewhat better for the environment, but it could be soo much better. A small cafe with outdoor dining, trees, a piece of play equipment, native grasses, water, etc.

    • ThisIsNotHimEnglish
      6·
      10 个月前

      This looks like the photographer was aiming for a shot without people, and took a picture early in the morning or similar. Notice there’s also a lack of cars on the street and pedestrians on the adjacent sidewalks.

      When I’ve walked through the area there’s usually a lot of people around. Some using the park, some walking to or from the north end.

      The neighborhoods to the north used to be inaccessible to foot traffic from downtown. Now they actually feel like part of the city and are a big draw for both tourists and locals.