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  1. In the YourHome Article by Christopher Hume he mentions in his first point the taking down of the Gardiner. I know the “taking it down” idea has received a lot of flak from pro-gardiners regarding the increase in traffic etc. and that really is a concern. But, after watching an episode of PBS’s E2transportation, link to follow, some very interesting findings were discussed after the City of Seoul took down a similar elevated highway that travelled into and through the core of the city. They talked about the decrease of pollution, an overall reduction in traffic and congestion and interestingly a reduction in the mean temperature of the surrounding city core area. In the end they opened a river that had been buried by the highway for approx. 50 years. It created new public space and brought some of the natural environment back into a very urban area of the city. Although not without its problems the benefits speak for themself.
    Watch the episode online or the podcast and lets hear your thoughts.
    cheers
    http://www.pbs.org/e2/episodes/310_seoul_the_stream_of_consciousness_trailer.html

    Sorry this is trailer only…PBS just changed the layout the full episode might not be available right now..but have a look anyway

  2. ryan there is also a way to achieve all your mentioned benefits without removing the gardiner but make it a comprehensive, virtually self-sustaining, efficient, transportation highway.

    unfortunately this is a real idea and has no chance of consideration with the mayor and his attendees.