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ACROSS. FOR SOME, IT CAME DOWN TO COST. WE ARE ONE STEP CLOSER TO SEEING THE FINAL DESIGN PLAN FOR THE EYE STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT. THE CITIES HOLDING THREE COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO SHARE PLANS WITH THE PUBLIC. >> THIS IS ABOUT WHAT THE ARCHITECTURE WILL LOOK LIKE. HOW WILL THE TOWERS LOOK. >> NINE ORIGINAL DESIGNS PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC. THEY HAVE BEEN NARROWED DOWN TO JUST FOUR. >> T CONCEPTS PEOPLE LIKE ARE SHOWING UP HERE, WITH SOME TWEAKS. >> ALL FOUR DESIGNS INCLUDE THE SAME BEGINNING AND END POINTS. THE VARIATIONS INCLU THE OVERLOOK AREAS. AND OF COURSE, THE PRICE. THE CONCEPT IS STRAIGHTFORWARD. IT IS SIMPLE WITH A SHARED PATHWAY. IT IS ALSO THE LEAST EXPENSIVE. >> I WOULD RATHER HAVE A NORMAL BRIDGE. SAVE MONEY. MAKE THE CITY LOOK GOOD. >> I DO WANTED TO BE SOMETHING WHERE YOU CAN LOOK AT THE RIVERS. THE WATER. IT FEELS NATURAL. >> THE CONCEPT THAT GIVES THE MOST DYNAM EXPERIENCE IS THE SPRING DESIGN. IT IS PRICED AT $180 MILLION. SO WAS THE GARDEN CONCEPT. >> IT REPRESENTS THE SACRAMENTO CITY OF TREES. IT IS COOL HOW THEY HAVE ALL THE PLANTS GOING ON. >> THE SOLAR ARCH CONCEPT IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE BUT ALSO OFFERS THE MOST POSSIBILITIES. IT OFFERS THE

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Officials have identified four possible redesign plans to replace the I Street Bridge, which connects Sacramento and West Sacramento. Three community meetings are planned to share the design concepts with the public and for officials to get their feedback. One meeting was held Wednesday evening at River Walk Park in West Sacramento."This evening's meeting is much about what the architecture will look like for the over water segment of the bridge, for the moveable span, how will the towers look," City of Sacramento's Engineer Jesse Gothan said.Nine original designs were presented to the public in April. After receiving feedback, they've narrowed designs down to four."The concepts that people liked from that feedback are showing up here with some little tweaks based on what people liked." Project architect Noel Shamble said.All four designs now include the same beginning and end points, the same width and the same amount of bike lanes.The variations include the overlook areas, the pathway experience for walkers, joggers and bicyclists -- and of course the price.Here’s a look at the four designs:1) Thru ConceptThe Thru concept is straight forward. It's has a shared pathway for walkers and bicyclists. It's also the least expensive option, costing $150 million."I would just rather have a normal bridge and save money and the economy and make the city look good," Land Park resident Albert Giamugnani said."I do want it to be something where you can look at the river," West Sacramento City Council member Martha Guerrero said. "You can look at the water and it feels natural."2) Spring ConceptThe Spring concept give people the most dynamic driving experience with the best view of the river. It is priced at $180 million.3) Garden ConceptThe Garden concept is also estimated to cost $180 million."I like the garden design because I think it represents the Sacramento City of Trees," West Sacramento resident Antonio Robles said. "It's cool how they have all the plants on the side of the bridge."4) Solar Arch ConceptAt $250 million, the Solar Arch concept is the most expensive. It offers the most sustainability, providing renewable energy with photovoltaic panels giving energy back to the grid. It also offers the most iconic sculpture: An arch representing both cities separate, yet connected.

Officials have identified four possible redesign plans to replace the I Street Bridge, which connects Sacramento and West Sacramento. Three community meetings are planned to share the design concepts with the public and for officials to get their feedback. One meeting was held Wednesday evening at River Walk Park in West Sacramento. "This evening's meeting is much about what the architecture will look like for the over water segment of the bridge, for the moveable span, how will the towers look," City of Sacramento's Engineer Jesse Gothan said. Nine original designs were presented to the public in April. After receiving feedback, they've narrowed designs down to four. "The concepts that people liked from that feedback are showing up here with some little tweaks based on what people liked." Project architect Noel Shamble said. All four designs now include the same beginning and end points, the same width and the same amount of bike lanes. The variations include the overlook areas, the pathway experience for walkers, joggers and bicyclists -- and of course the price. Here’s a look at the four designs:




T.Y. Lin International Group Thru Concept The Thru concept is straight forward. It's has a shared pathway for walkers and bicyclists. It's also the least expensive option, costing $150 million. "I would just rather have a normal bridge and save money and the economy and make the city look good," Land Park resident Albert Giamugnani said. "I do want it to be something where you can look at the river," West Sacramento City Council member Martha Guerrero said. "You can look at the water and it feels natural."

T.Y. Lin International Group Spring Concept The Spring concept give people the most dynamic driving experience with the best view of the river. It is priced at $180 million.

T.Y. Lin International Group Garden Concept The Garden concept is also estimated to cost $180 million. "I like the garden design because I think it represents the Sacramento City of Trees," West Sacramento resident Antonio Robles said. "It's cool how they have all the plants on the side of the bridge."

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