Grand is grand in name alone. This "major" boulevard is embarrasingly underdeveloped through the CBD.loftguy wrote:
I can recognize value in this development, but an anchor taking a prime site on Grand Blvd.? Someone enlighten me.
10th, 12th and Grand (entire city blocks) have been undeveloped surface lots for years. Y facility is as good a repurpose of these parcels as anything else. Especially if designed properly as the anchor level of large mixed use building.
Another positive, immediate proximity of residential. (Apartments at 10th and Grand, Courthouse apartments, Fed development, Professional Building, Wallstreet Tower, etc.) thousands of residents a stones' throw away. East Village is walkable too, just a quick hop past 3-4 massive, abandoned surface lots, and you're at the gym. Hotel visitors - easy. just walk past all of the undeveloped land until you see a shiny new gym. easy. can't miss it.
Grand is so obviously the best option that I struggle to stay calm when people suggest anything different. I just get so easily distraught over CBD development decisions. Why would we even imagine developing the outer rings of the CBD until the core has been developed. It just makes no sense.