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This webpage contains several of the many civic designs that Steve has been involved in over the past years.
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Alternative Bridge Solution NEW !
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Steve has developed a new alternative downtown bridge proposal. The key feature is the separation of I-65 and I-64 / I71 traffic. This layout seeks to improve safety as well as lower the overall cost. To view this option, click on this link NEW !
Below are Steve's previous proposals and commentaries
Instead of a $4.1 Billion 2-bridge quadrupling of spaghetti junction, this is Steve Wiser's $1.4 Billion 3-bridge busway & interstate connector proposal. Click on the following links to learn more of the details behind this innovative transportation system:
New & Improved 'Reasonable & Affordable Alternative Bridge Solution'
Click on the links below to view Steve's most recent proposal to improve Louisville's cross-river transportation in a practical manner:
A Bridges Reality Check: Jobs-Safety-Traffic Steve's response to the pro-bridge television commercial December 3, 2010
One Page Summary: An easy and quick to scan of Steve's proposal
Text Description: Two page commentary of Steve's proposal
Congestion & Safety Report: Steve evaluated traffic issues in Spaghetti Junction and offers a 'reasonable and affordable' solution that can b e implemented NOW!
Myths & Facts of the Ohio River Bridges Project: Steve provides a brief clarification of 6 of the main issues of this project.
Provided below are older versions of Steve's Alternative Bridges proposal:
Full Report: this contains all details on one PDF (8 pages)
Boiling a Frog: 2-page summary commentary
New Local Access Bridge adjacent to Clark Memorial: how this bridge will function
New Interstate Connector Access: facilitating access to east downtown-med center-area-waterfront districts
Cost & Schedule: Why this can be built for $1.4 billion and in 5 Years
Alternative Bridge Proposal Graphic: comprehensive descriptive layout
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ: more history and clarifications
Scroll Down for More Bridge Information ! ! ! !
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Simple Affordable Spaghetti Junction Solution - NOW!
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 There are several 'quick fixes' to ease the traffic congestion in downtown Louisville.
The ideas presented here are not Steve's proposals, but have been suggested by others.
Hopefully these improvements or other similar upgrades can be implemented in the near future.
Click here to view these 'Simple & Affordable' Solutions
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Moving Louisville Forward: New Bridge Proposal
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New bridges need to be built NOW in the metro Louisville area, without tolls,
and within 5 years. This is affordable and achievable. Louisville needs to
MOVE FORWARD by growing and becoming competitive with other regional cities.
Implementing this creative alternative would:
Greatly improve traffic circulation; Increase economic development; and,
Facilitate access to downtown business / hotel district; medical center; southern Indiana;
western Louisville; and the new arena.
Click on this link for the full bridge report by Steve (8 pages - PDF format)
Click on this link for the one-page new bridge proposal. NEW! This is a revised Bridge Proposal 1-21-2010
Buy Steve's book "Louisville 2035" which features this bridge proposal. Click here for order form.
Above: the new Natcher Bridge near Owensboro that was built for $55 Million.
Madison, Indiana will also be building a similar bridge soon
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Slots-for-Bridges
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Since Kentucky government seeks to fund everything through gambling, then why not fund the
new proposed Ohio River Bridges by placing slot machines at the entry ramps, instead of a toll
booth? This way, you either win money or help pay for the bridges!
And, folks don't have to drive all the way to Horsehoe Casino to gamble! It's a Win - Win!
Click here to download this 'Slots-for-Bridges' cartoon
Also, refer below to my alternative to the bridge situation that can save $2.7 Billion, build the bridges in 5 years, with no tolls!
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Louisville 2035
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In 2008, Steve published a book entitled "Louisville 2035".
It contained his vision of how metro Louisville will develop
over the next 25 years (from 2010).
To find out more about Steve's proposals and conjectures,
some of which have already begun to come true,
then click on this link and purchase this fascinating book!
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Arena at Water Company Site
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During the planning process for the new downtown Louisville arena,
Steve helped champion the "Water Company Site" (bounded by
Liberty, Third, Muhammad Ali, and Second Streets).
The main reasons for this advocacy involved greater economic
development potential of the surrounding district; better
accessibility due to 360 degree circulation; and, this block
is dormant while the LGE site had a perfectly good function
already existing.
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Portland Neighborhood Revitalization
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Between 2007 and 2009, Steve helped lead an effort to assist the
Portland neighborhood in improving its appearance.
From this process came the Portland streetscape enhancement project
that should be implemented in the next year or so.
For more information, click on this link.
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Louisville Clock
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From the late 1980s, Steve has sought to have the "Louisville Clock"
reinstalled in a prominent location within metro Louisville.
The "Louisville Clock" is a fascinating historical sculpture by artist
Barney Bright. It first 'ran' in December 1976.
Businessman Adam Burckle has led this effort to restore the Clock since
2004. Current palns call for it to be rededicated in a plaza in front
of the Louisville Zoo during mid-2010.
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Old Male High School
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In 1997, Steve got involved in saving the historic old Male High School.
The local school system wanted to demolish it for a football stadium.
After a two-year process, a compromise was achieved where the Courier-Journal
newspaper allowed its paper warerhouse to be acquired for the new football stadium.
Then, the Courier-Journal expanded its headquarters with new printing presses.
Old Male was converted to an office use and then purchased by the Salvation Army.
Overall, $109 million dollars in economic development resulted from this effort.
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Street Banners
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During the mid-1980s, Steve Wiser and John Brasch advocated festive banners to be installed
on downtown Louisville lightpoles. After a test of 12 initial installations in front of the Humana
Building, banners were approved.
Today, street banners are found throughout the metro Louisville area, and in almost
every neighborhood.
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