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Originally Posted by dtnphx
None of us are actually right and yes they are both opinions, but you barely allow the print to dry on something and you have picked apart any it's perceived value to shreds all the while presuming we should all agree with you that some uptopian Sim City version of something should be built on every damn parcel is tiresome. A simple, 'lets see how this pans out for a change, might be refreshing for a change.' Jeesh.
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Others shared theirs on the project based on renderings, and much of what we discussed is based on renderings given how long it takes for development to happen. The "anything is better than dirt lots" perspective had already been mentioned, so I thought discussing "is anything better than dirt lots when it comes to such important lots?" would be somewhat interesting since between this and The Muse, we are seeing lowrise projects being built on prime real estate now, not just on infill lots or side streets.
I don't, however, presume anyone should agree with what I consider ideal. Much of what I wrote in this case was in the form of a question, or preceeded by "I think..." I don't write something with the goal of hearing "yes!" from everyone; I'm just adding my perspective/questions to the discussion and like to hear others' thoughts, whether or not they are the same as mine.
I mentioned that the project has many positive features that could encourage a more urban neighborhood to form with all the other projects on/around Camelback and Central. So, I definitely have a "let's see how this pans out" mentality toward it and think it would be great if it did fill in with a good variety of retail, restaurants, and services so that at least one part of Midtown can function as a real neighborhood for residents.