Quote Originally Posted by subsidized View Post
I always thought the empty lot/former parking garage next to the National Theater would be a good spot for Gilbert to build something of this size. I'd rather see the Hudson's block densely filled with random 3-5 story buildings similar the opposite side of Woodward. However, it's not my money and as long as it looks better than the leaked rendering from last year, I'm all for it.
What's most important is what happens at street level. If a 60 story building was built in the 70's/80's there's a good chance it would have a big concrete plaza and setback. I think most people, especially Gilbert, knows how important it is to maintain a street wall and activity at ground level.