RyanD... Yes, DI readily expresses certain urban standards. Generally Ken refrains from judging the architectural quality of buildings and that's fine. However the quality and character of the lower levels is deemed important ie. how a building engages the sidewalk. At least that's my recollection. In fact are there not more specific architectural standards for the first 2/3 levels?
Where's seventwenty? I'm feeling like the "obtuse bro" today.
(H/T to EngiNerd) With respect to Hyatt, I have to assume the presumption was that a building could be constructed next to that "blank" wall. What is likely or not to happen isn't relevant to what *could* happen. Besides 99% of the people who engage themselves with downtown spend virtually no time walking around "looking up."
Stonemans rowJ... I can appreciate the emotions from those who expressed a disappointing opinion. I assume there are still residents that have lived in that area for over 30 years. Others have moved in desirous of that same neighborhood ambiance. Resisting change is a human norm. Obviously there's been a lot of deadwood east of Federal but there's some really nice blocks too. I would also say they need to accept the updated zoning. It does seem as though the blend of more density to less is happening in a reasonable manner as it should however.
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Cool... Denver has reached puberty.
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