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Originally Posted by 427MM
Seems in-line with what was originally intended when the area was zoned CBD ~14 years ago. It was the bar scene and its 'temporary' use of the original homes that was an unforeseen turn of events when development occurred slower than originally expected.
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That point gets brought up a lot also, and while I appreciate the history lesson, no one can deny that it turned into something pretty unique, especially when compared to peer cities.
You don't need to be a 20-something bar fly to appreciate that it's a net-positive for the city.
Why kill something that was a serendipitous gift?
There could easily be high rise development on the perimeters of the area (East/Red River/Chavez) while keeping the remaining bungalows, or at least making that section of Rainey low-rise.
(In a perfect world, we'd mow down the Millennium, reconnect the alley, and open up additional blocks for high rises that front East Ave which are currently underutilized with that godawful corporate block)