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Old Posted Sep 17, 2013, 5:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Syndic View Post
Broadstone at the Lake is a bit more massive and hulking than I expected it to be. I like the large balconies; especially the ones going across the top. That said, I'm not a fan of the raised sidewalk. It disrupts the building's connection with the street and hurts walkability. This is why we need a form-based zoning code. Still, I think this one will affect perceptions of the area even more than The Catherine.



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I'm fine with the raised sidewalk. Multiple other projects have had them without affecting walkability. It's still a net plus, so keep that in mind.
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