Comments on: Blueprint Moves Forward with Construction Phase of NE Gateway Project

By: Concerned

Concerned — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:23:19 +0000

@ A Skeptic.
You are correct about an interchange not being approved by federal authorities. A new interchange would not meet the guidelines set forth on state and federal levels. The existing interchange on Mahan is very close and the radius of the curve (near the proposed overpass) could pose an issue.
I believe it would require waivers to make that happen, which would be a longshot.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 20:34:44 +0000

I have wondered for years how we handle the growth around canopy roads. I was hoping they would develop two two lane roads next to each and make them one way 2 lane streets. Roads need to be widened and ditches fixed with guardrails for safety where needed.

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:18:37 +0000

What is the dark green trapezoid on Centerville to signify? I thought the ‘park’ would be adjacent to the schools near Roberts Rd.

By: Pragmatic Rick

Pragmatic Rick — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:47:14 +0000

Is this not a massive subsidy for outlying development that will suck economic benefits away from the traditional city?

By: Stephen Martin

Stephen Martin — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:41:12 +0000

The idea of an I-10 interchange goes back far more than a couple of years. Desire for the Northeast Gateway, as well, goes far back in time. Some former so-called “environmentally progressive” city and county commissioners (and friends of the property owners and developers) were intricately involved with Canopy development (an environmental disaster) and what’s been going on with Welaunee Plantation (and will continue well into the future). These so-called “progressives” served on commissions long before Brian Welch (who
I’m afraid is, in many ways, more of the same as his predecessors). I agree with many (perhaps for different reasons) that the proposed Northeast Gateway serves special interests of a select few (as does so much of Blueprint).

By: Commonsense

Commonsense — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:51:33 +0000

@Dwayne
In answer to your question, perhaps the “smiling man” in the picture above is one of the recipients. Read his quote of ongoing support for this debacle.

By: Dwayne

Dwayne — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:36:57 +0000

This taxpayer funded project is to provide roads and infrastructure through Welaunee so Powerhouse Inc. can develop. We already subsidize Powerhouse Inc. with very generous property tax assessments ( $5 or less per acre) and now we are going to pave there driveway so they can sell and make millions! I wonder who is getting greased for this deal.

By: David T. Hawkins

David T. Hawkins — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:15:09 +0000

@ A Skeptic: They have been talking about an I-10 Interchange (on-off Ramps) on Centerville Road for a couple Years now. It’s funny because Centerville Road is a designated Canopy Road that can not be Widened and yet, they are ok dumping a lot more Vehicles onto Centerville Road even though it can not handles all the Vehicles using it NOW. Not a single Commissioner, City or County, in the past 20 Years has been able to demonstrate thinking 20 Years ahead in their Planning of projects.

By: A Skeptic

A Skeptic — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:03:35 +0000

On Preston’s show this morning, this project was discussed. One of the items was the I-10 bridge, and that it would eventually be made into an I-10 entry/exit.

Don’t hold your breath.

There is nobody in Tallahassee or Leon County government with the authority to make that happen. The Interstate system is administered at the federal level and an interchange has to be approved by, and coordinated with, federal authorities.

Back in the mid 80s, the developer wanted a zoning change in the Huntington Woods subdivision to allow for 45′ wide lots with 30′ wide structures built within 1 foot of the property line. The developer acknowledged that it might adversely impact existing property values and claimed that they would be recovered (and more) when the overpass across Mission Road was upgraded to an entry/exit. The zoning commission never even challenged the builder’s statement, and nearly 40 years later the property owners are still waiting.

There’s more money behind the NE project, and they may some day get that I-10 exit, but just because they claim now that they want it doesn’t mean it’ll happen. And I’m not sure that I want I-10 through Tallahassee to look like I-4 through Orlando.

By: Thomas C. Hooker

Thomas C. Hooker — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:34:01 +0000

Amazing. $$ talks.