But the Tate Modern should soon be linked to the other side of the Thames and to St Paul's cathedral by the Millennium Bridge for pedestrians the first new Thames crossing constructed since 1894.

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The building's developer, Maik Uwe Hinkel, said the relocation of a section of the wall is necessary not only to allow street access for the luxury tower, but also is demanded by the city to allow access to a planned waterside park and bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.

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For pedestrians walking across the bridge, the museum is almost close enough to touch.

ECONOMIST: New architecture

Take Emmons Road to Flatbush Avenue which becomes the Marine Parkway Bridge (which has a small lane for cyclists and pedestrians).

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