A Note on Efficiency

Sydney’s Harbour Bridge, along with the Opera House, is an icon of the city. Completed in 1932, the bridge provides a pleasant walk from Milson’s Point into the city proper. What interests me, however, is what lies underneath the trusses. Expansive parks with some of the best views of the Sydney skyline can be found on either side of the bridge, under the massive pillars that support the structure. Even more intriguing, the city has leased space to shops that are actually built intothe bridge itself. This effort of efficiency is impressive, especially compared to the dilapidated and often depressing scenes found beneath many of America’s bridges.