http://www.omaha.com/article/20090915/NEWS01/709159936
Tim Rohwer
WORLD-HERALD NEWS SERVICE
It's been almost a year since the pedestrian bridge opened, and it is making a name for itself both locally and nationally.
The bridge this week was awarded ?Project of the Year? by the American Public Works Association.
The bridge won in the structures category for projects built in the $5 million to $25 million price range, Foster said.
Its unique design was a factor in the selection, said Foster, who represented the Omaha-Council Bluffs area at the awards ceremony Monday night in Columbus, Ohio.
?The one thing I don't think people anticipated was the bridge becoming a destination spot on its own,? Foster said. ?It's not just a connector between the two communities, and it's more than just a beautiful place to show off. It's becoming its own destination.?