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Originally Posted by tworivers
This is the kind of project that leaves me ranting about the anti-social tendencies of capitalism. The highest best use of this property would be preserving the embodied energy of the Fishels building by renovating it (it's actually a really handsome old fabric building that could look hot next to something contemporary and smartly designed) and letting a firm with a reputation for creativity like WPA go crazy with the rest of the site. And screw the height limits here -- there should be some loophole that allows for increased height in return for preserving the historic fabric that we still have. So that developers can still maximize profits while contributing to a fine-grain, dynamic street environment. I'm disappointed in Gerding-Edlen, too. Surprised by their lack of vision here.
Very well put. I agree wholeheartedly. And I have commended Gerding-Edlen in the past for the Brewery Blocks where they incorporated old and new architecture successfully.....if only they would apply a similar vision to redevelop the Fishel's block.
Wow, they're going to able to pack a lot of self-storage units into this thing. Thought its earlier iteration(s) as a residential building made more sense at this prominent site.
5 MLK has been submitted for Type III Design Review by Gerding Edlen Development:
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Mixed use building with 15,000 sf of ground floor retail; 112,000 sf of office space on floors 2-6; 220 apartment units on floors 7-17; 160 below-grade parking stalls, and associated amenity and support areas.
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