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The freeway already has 8 lanes and the traffic sucks! The New I-635 will be a mix of toll and free lanes. The majority of the new I-635 will be a double-decker freeway. The lower level will be tolled.
Who pays for all of this? Why the need for a double-decker freeway in one of THE cheapest U.S. cities? Chicago, NYC, etc. want double-decker freeways to control traffic but they're so cost-prohibitive that they're rarely built. There's so much space in Texas I can't imagine building a double-decker is cheaper.
Who pays for all of this? Why the need for a double-decker freeway in one of THE cheapest U.S. cities? Chicago, NYC, etc. want double-decker freeways to control traffic but they're so cost-prohibitive that they're rarely built. There's so much space in Texas I can't imagine building a double-decker is cheaper.
I-635 is in a very developed part of Dallas. There isn't enough space to build a wide freeway, so a double-decker freeway is the only option. If they decided to build a traditional freeway; many high-rises, homes, shopping centers, etc would have to be torn down. That would be even more expensive. The project is being funded by a public-private partnership.
These growth cycles come & go ... It just so happens that DFW is very attractive at this time. Who knows in 10 / 20 years the TC area may be the new darlings.
These growth cycles come & go ... It just so happens that DFW is very attractive at this time. Who knows in 10 / 20 years the TC area may be the new darlings.
Who pays for all of this? Why the need for a double-decker freeway in one of THE cheapest U.S. cities? Chicago, NYC, etc. want double-decker freeways to control traffic but they're so cost-prohibitive that they're rarely built. There's so much space in Texas I can't imagine building a double-decker is cheaper.
There are already double deckers in Austin and San Antonio. The land is cheaper in Texas making it more affordable to build compared to other more expensive cities.
What about living near water? DFW doesn't really have a lot of water (lakes, ponds. etc) around, if any at all and MN is noted for its water. One thing that turns me off to Texas, I have to live near water. Not a lot of trees, green. The topography of the areas is very different and would be a deciding factor in appealing to people I would think?
What about living near water? DFW doesn't really have a lot of water (lakes, ponds. etc) around, if any at all and MN is noted for its water. One thing that turns me off to Texas, I have to live near water. Not a lot of trees, green. The topography of the areas is very different and would be a deciding factor in appealing to people I would think?
You do know that the ENTIRE state isn't just prairie land and that we do have beaches, mountains, forests, swamps, hills, and a desert... right?
What about living near water? DFW doesn't really have a lot of water (lakes, ponds. etc) around, if any at all and MN is noted for its water. One thing that turns me off to Texas, I have to live near water. Not a lot of trees, green. The topography of the areas is very different and would be a deciding factor in appealing to people I would think?
MSP wins on scenery hands down. The whole city is a urban forest with over 20 lakes, the parkways, tall trees, golf courses, lots of parks, the Mississippi river and river bluffs, and an urban waterfall all right in the city. On the other side of the river St Paul has hills and river bluffs as well. In addition to this you also have great architecture. Minneapolis was the milling capital of the world from the 1880's til about 1930 and it had it's skyscraper boom in the 80's. Because of this you have amazing contrasts in eras. Downtown Minneapolis has modern skyscrapers and buildings of various styles. Once you leave downtown the neighborhoods have tree lined streets, brownstones, and gorgeous pre WWII homes of all different styles. St Paul is pretty much all historic with few modern buildings. The neighborhoods have brownstones and lots of pre WWII houses including the longest stretch of Victorian mansions along Summit Ave. Downtown St Paul is very quaint and historic. It's almost like a small European town. The best part is the cities are literally right next to each other, not 25 miles away. DFW has nothing to compete with this.
You do know that the ENTIRE state isn't just prairie land and that we do have beaches, mountains, forests, swamps, hills, and a desert... right?
That's nice. How many of these are actually in DFW?
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