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Originally Posted by YourBuddy
I like the colors of the buildings as well, but I wish instead of just having panels that are the color green it would be great if the city would push developers to be more green like other cities taking the lead in green buildings.
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Those green panels will be gone when Phase II happens. that is why that portion of the building doesn't have windows, the Phase II tower will tie in at that location. The garage has a lot of green mesh panels as well if you look at rendering. That entire amenity deck (tower actually floats over it) will be covered in landscape and numerous trees. That amenity/pool deck will also have a bar/restaurant with a commercial kitchen open to the public.
Optima is amazing, but not very cost effective for most projects and can really only be condos. Those buildings do produce a lot of benefits, lower energy, air filtration, etc., but they use water like crazy and those decks since they are not very deep with soil, are technically almost aquaponic systems and constantly pumping water into those planters, so not exactly the most sustainable, but I still think they are awesome. That is why it costs about $750/month HOA fees for a 1bed condo unit because it costs so much to maintain.