This most curious thing about this project is its location. 18th & canal is still pretty close to the heart of the south loop (sort of). It seems like this area would support more retail and more street frontage than is currently shown. Although, it is an improvement over what is there now. Concerning the orchard that seems to appear by the parking lot. Developers never let images leak that show something they don't want to provide. Especially when it comes to possible public amenities. They know that once someone sees it, they will continue to ask for it. So i think there may be some sort of park-like area planned for around the secondary parking lot and to the west of the EL tracks.
Does anyone else think this render looks a bit simcity-ish?
Oh yea, and how about grabbing GreenBuild from LA!?
Now lets finish it and get the USOC olympic bid!
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