tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534880829746275119.post336843303887225092..comments2023-04-10T02:56:04.073-07:00Comments on the preserveoregon blog: Covered Bridges-Managing Change/Carrying TrafficG. Kramerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878692608117937071noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534880829746275119.post-24200748316783806612013-06-06T17:15:34.560-07:002013-06-06T17:15:34.560-07:00Thank you for your comment, Leesa. Managing these...Thank you for your comment, Leesa. Managing these resources is certainly complex!<br />G. Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878692608117937071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534880829746275119.post-8326332899997709572013-06-06T08:14:48.142-07:002013-06-06T08:14:48.142-07:00This is a very interesting perspective. I find, of...This is a very interesting perspective. I find, often with iconic imagery, such as the covered bridge or historic lighthouse, that people are not aware of the complex, expensive, and challenging work that goes into maintaining them and simply hope that municipalities will care enough to make it happen. The truth is, as you stated, money is sparse and the way it is spent and the length of time that that money will fulfill the issue or need is important. A long-term rehabilitation and maintenance plan is expensive, but will save time and money in the long run, I think most people can agree with that, but the larger issue of what materials and construction techniques to use is much more difficult to come to consensus on. Safety, sustainability, authenticity and quality of work all need to come together for a balanced approach to meeting multiple goals at the same time. Thanks for posting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685057565289576903noreply@blogger.com