The idea of a design review panel is good in principle, but their effectiveness in improving architectural design is questionable at best. Advisory panels give a voice to those who feel they should have influence, but really have little impact on what developers are willing to do. I am of the opinion that the development should be encouraged and expedited. Rather than an advisory panel evaluating designs and/or giving their stamp of approval, the city should make resources available to work collaboratively with developers as projects are being designed.
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