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The HT won't be coming up with any reasons because this tower was already basically approved 30 years ago.

This is a great project for the downtown in many ways. The office space is needed but this is also an important location. Right now Barrington and Granville simply trail off into nothing. Granville Mall is often dead and that whole last block of Barrington is a mess.

Visually it will also add a lot to the downtown. It stands out because it is modern and it will be visible down Barrington or Granville. Granville will look very impressive if both this and the United Gulf towers are built, and I love the contrast between the glass tower and the older stone buildings nearby. Already 1801 Hollis has a bit of that effect but this tower should be even nicer.