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Originally Posted by unpermitted_variance
Major increase to height and mass for another one of the Downtown Berkeley tower proposals. I can see this one catching NIMBY flak over the sheer scale of the proposal, but it's an appropriate density for a site right next to UC Berkeley and one block from BART.
The architecture looks acceptable; I like the color, the curved corner windows (assuming those stay in the new renderings when they are released), and the ground-level treatment. The proposed pedestrian plane looks like it would do an excellent job at promoting an active streetscape, and it replaces a solid stretch of many small shops with a similar arrangement.
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Agreed. I hope it gets approved and built to the updated height. I think it's not a bad looking project. Could look good in some angles. I also like the curved corner windows. The ground floor retail should be very nice with the multiple small shops. Hopefully we get some more renderings with various angles of the overall project to get a better idea. The rooftop bar and lounge/restaurant is also going to be a very cool addition and should offer some nice views of the Bay.
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