Hi Sam,

For what it's worth, I support what you're doing with regard to the Tram.

PATI really dropped the ball on this. I attended the charrettes for the Tram and UN Studio's proposal was far and away the best proposal, in both world-class design and technical ingenuity. Plus they had the most relevant experience with infrastructure design.

Angelil/Graham's presentation was full of esoteric imagery (rubber bands and ballet dancers?) but not much substance. And they were the only ones who didn't even address the cost issue. Not even a crude estimate.

It really bothered me that PATI didn't follow their own selection criteria when they fell for Sarah's snow job and her supposed "local connection".

Anyway, just thought I'd vent a little, since it seems like the "in" thing to do right now. I'm holding out hope that the final product will look better than was originally proposed, but as far as PATI and the other individuals responsible, give 'em hell.

Hal