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Other article: Bridging the Gap from Emory to VA
May 27, 2008
Source: Community Partnership Update/June 2008
Going from Emory to the VA Medical Center? Try walking instead of driving – that is, walking on the new suspension bridge that connects both campuses.
The bridge crosses Peachtree Creek in Lullwater Preserve and provides much needed pedestrian access between Emory and the VA Medical Center. Spanning 210 feet and costing $177,000, the bridge was constructed to be minimally disruptive of the natural environs and touches ground in only two places on either side of the creek.
Designed to blend into the natural scenery, the bridge was planned by Carroll Vogel with the Seattle-based firm, Sahale, and symbolizes a longtime partnership between Emory and the VA, where all medical staff are Emory faculty.
Sahale specializes in the design, engineering, construction and repair of trails, trail bridges and long span cable bridges that rest easily on the natural landscape. Their handiwork can be found across the country. For more information, visit www.sahale.com.
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Comments about "Bridging the Gap from Emory to VA"
| June 7, 2008 |
Brigitte Nahmias writes:
A map of the trails would be helpful. The bridge is beautiful, so high above the creek. We live on Vistavia Circle and used to go through the woods and over the old bridge. We're so glad there's a new bridge.
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| June 5, 2008 |
Joe Greear writes:
I have long thought that a bridge was needed from the VA to Lullwater. Well done! I look forward to seeing it and walking the new trail.
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