Garden Bridge — Attempts to Build Controversial Project Officially Come to an End

Garden Bridge proposal by Heatherwick Studio

From ArchDaily:

The ambitious project, designed by British architect Thomas Heatherwick, was first unveiled in 2013 as the result of a competition held by Transport for London. Early proponents believed the bridge would generate tourism and serve as useful pedestrian infrastructure, while critics saw it as a “vanity project” in an area of the city already well connected by a number of bridges. Despite receiving planning approval in 2014, skyrocketing costs and questions about the legitimacy of the procurement process led to further loss of public and official support.

What a financial waste to the people of London (estimates stand at £37 million or $48 million), but thank God this terrible project has finally been put to bed.

Now, can we get New York City to see the light on Pier55?