in a recent post I mentioned the feeling of intimacy the the narrow alleys in the middle of this block give off, and my hope that the new open space would help preserve that once this project is finished. I think never mind - it's becoming clear now that the open space looked bigger to me on 'paper' than it will actually be, and that the new buildings will loom over it in quite an un-intimate way.
looking down Brady
through the future open space to the NE
east along Colton, with the affordable one just visible on the right at the end of the alley
looking north from the farthest back SE corner, with the affordable building on the left
I think on the left is the BART ventilation thing they will disguise in the open space
Brady again, looking north toward Market
looking back the other way from Market
westernmost building on Market, Brady Alley on right
looking west-ish along Market
new union building with the to-be-renovated hotel, and 30 Otis in the background at the end of 12th St
