T'Town, we'll see if that whiny NIMBY, Steve K., will vote for this project.
As for Benedictine Monastery Project, I'd keep the original design.
20-story tower, 20 years in the making, may grace prominent Tucson intersection
On Tuesday, the Tucson City Council is to vote on a plan to build the 20-story tower on the northwest corner of Campbell Avenue and Speedway that will feature residential, office, retail and open space with an emphasis on public transit.....
...A local firm, Rick Joy Architects, is designing the building with louvers to create a porous look, versus a giant concrete appearance, said architect Matt Luck.
“You won’t be constantly walking around the perimeter,” he said. “You’ll be able to weave in and out and cut through the property.”
The colors and design are intended to reflect desert tones, Luck said.
“We want the building to have a sense of place,” he said. “Yes, it’s a large project, but very specific to Tucson.”...
...If the council approves the Speedway-Campbell plan on Tuesday, the building could be completed by 2022.
Shenkarow estimates the project’s budget at about $300 million...