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Originally Posted by spaustin
Yep. It sailed through with barely a whisper. Doesn't look like they'll be many problems with that one. Given the tone from this evening, I'm not optomistic that the Alexander will survive a public hearing, especially in an election year which is a shame. I think the original deserved to be shot down but it looks and sounds like the developer has adjusted things for the better. This one isn't perfect, but on balance I think it's acceptable and it will probably do wonders to further revitalize those blocks south of the downtown (the unpaved vacant lot certainly isn't helping). It'll be a pity if it doesn't make it.
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I am pretty optimistic about the actual council vote. My main concern is that it will be appealed by the same old crew of myopic obstructionists.