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“The problems of the Skyway are city-wide issues—homelessness, crime, and inequality. The skyways stop short of a hospital and a grocery store, forcing residents to step outdoors for essential services. Disabled activists fought for an elevator down to light rail but it was shuttered due to misuse. Foot traffic brings the challenges of humanity. For building owners, isolation saves money.”

“As I walk down the corridors there are more new neighbors but I am haunted by communal memories of the past. The Saint Paul Port Authority built Town Square on the Skyway and later sold it to private owners. I moved in too late to appreciate the enormous indoor park with a multi-story waterfall path. Now water streams from windows awaiting repair. Despite the neglect, there are still attractive third places—areas outside of home and work for people to interact. It is our responsibility to nourish human connection.”

“Conflict between profit and people is very old. The first Skyway was built to connect two banks—but the template for the modern system connected people to a courthouse. It gave them a safe route to justice. A system designed for human locomotion is rare in an era dominated by mechanical beasts. The skyways are the beating heart of Downtown St. Paul. Despite everything, we are still here.”

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“The problems of the Skyway are city-wide issues—homelessness, crime, and inequality. The skyways stop short of a hospital and a grocery store, forcing residents to step outdoors for essential services. Disabled activists fought for an elevator down to light rail but it was shuttered due to misuse. Foot traffic brings the challenges of humanity. For building owners, isolation saves money.”

“As I walk down the corridors there are more new neighbors but I am haunted by communal memories of the past. The Saint Paul Port Authority built Town Square on the Skyway and later sold it to private owners. I moved in too late to appreciate the enormous indoor park with a multi-story waterfall path. Now water streams from windows awaiting repair. Despite the neglect, there are still attractive third places—areas outside of home and work for people to interact. It is our responsibility to nourish human connection.”

“Conflict between profit and people is very old. The first Skyway was built to connect two banks—but the template for the modern system connected people to a courthouse. It gave them a safe route to justice. A system designed for human locomotion is rare in an era dominated by mechanical beasts. The skyways are the beating heart of Downtown St. Paul. Despite everything, we are still here.”

Support Adrean and buy this comic at their Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/s/ce2f357eeb

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