I'd be OK with a building respecting the CVC and housing solely retail, only because since they are calling it the Market District, this project should help perpetuate this area as a retail mecca for downtown and the entire city of Austin. No doubt it's already taking root with the retail shops across Lamar from Whole Foods, but I'd love to see it spread throughout the immediate area.
Also, just spitballin' here, but I go to Whole Foods often and always sort of wish it wasn't facing a parking lot. That lot is actually quite unnecessary to me considering all the underground parking, and I think some of you would agree. I'd love to see that small surface lot (and possibly the one across the street in front of Office Max) turned into a spacious outdoor plaza. It would be a pivot point on which this Market District of sorts could center around. Thoughts?
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