[mcgrath618]

Originally Posted by El Duderino

ok, so i was a skeptic (especially given the facade and retail mix) and went today...and go inside. people were beaming and the energy was real. literally heard someone say “isn’t this nice - we deserve this!” to a stranger passing by; i heard people calling friends and talking about how cool it was and what was there. i walked the entire concourse on multiple levels and i am a convert. it is well designed and the layout and mix of store is great and it feels NICE. the connection to reading terminal, the convention center and jefferson station is open and intuitive (especially for being underground). it didn’t feel empty or incomplete (in most spots) - it felt airy and clean and light filled (even below grade!) and i think this is going to be a huge success. can’t wait to see momentum build and what’s inevitably in store for across the street.

If Duderino likes it, it has to be good.