In green architecture news, a New York architect has come up with a proposal to blanket the unsightly West Side Highway with air-cleaning ivy and dramatic waterfalls, while in Sarajevo, we saw the opening of the winding Festine Lente pedestrian bridge.

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Over 4000 men formed the original bridge building team for its formal 1890 opening. 57 of these were killed in the process.

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The winner will receive a tour of the bridge and also have a chance to operate the opening swing section.

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