Wynn proposes footbridge over Mystic River

[keithn.livejournal.com]

In an interesting development that is sure to put the mayor in an awkward position, Wynn wants to build a footbridge over the Mystic river to connect the Wynn casino site to Assembly Square. I know the possibility of a bridge has had support from people who don't even plan on visiting the casino, but according to our mayor: “A footbridge would benefit Steve Wynn and Steve Wynn only."

Read more at http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/11/12/wynn-resorts-footbridge-span-mystic/2i7jPr6hCYwSjTCsWwoxpI/story.html

Comments

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

FYI: They were forced to pay for the study

[ron_newman]

Good. How can we make him pay for the construction?

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

Go back in time and include it in the settlement? :) I think it's solidly in the casino's best interest to build it, both for the goodwill and bottom line (I also could imagine they would chip in a little extra to make the design more appealing). I suspect Somerville's mayor is saying all this nonsense mostly to make it clear Somerville won't pay for it. (Honestly, it's a small enough amount that I would rather whatever process is speediest be the one used).