Viewing Platforms
In order to see the beautiful horizon(along south side of bridge) while sitting, we can build an elevated seating area that only has to be about 2 ft off the ground. There can be stools on either side of the platform. It should span the length between two columns which I think is about 10 ft. The seating on top of the platform can be the same benches we use on the other side of bridge. I dont think we would need any more than 2 platforms on each bank of the bridge.
I also came up with a little walk up platform where people can walk up to see the view. It will also be about 2 ft elevated. For safety I suggest there be a railing of some sort( I dont know if it is necessary). It would consist of two steps and enough room for two people max to stand on.
Since some of the events may be moving portability of the installations would be needed. As long as we can use wood to construct the platforms they should be easily lifted up onto casters and rolled to another location.
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Viewing platforms can be an absolute delight on the bridge, considering the horizontal bridge members which obstruct the eye-level view. I like that you are thinking of the various aspects of making the project feasible, including details that can make them easy to move around.
Would you consider using non-podium items/materials as a podium/platform so it adds a surprise factor about its use, and makes the simple gesture of viewing more exciting?
For example, if one of these podiums is a used bunk-bed from Goodwill, with astro turf on top that the viewers can climb into and admire the view through a simple telescope, that can create a unique set-up.
Again think of creative reuse, deconstruction, and feasibility.
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