[El Duderino]

the base can best be described as unfortunate, but i think the tower is a vast improvement. hopefully they can tie the base into the surrounding buildings better. and i’m terrified what the “jewel on top” attrocity might be.

i may be in the minority, but i’d rather have this proceed basically as is rather than have things remain stagnant along this stretch. i am well aware of the historical significance of this specific area, but keeping a dead retail area as is just because it’s old doesn’t help anyone (including the retailers already there); “oldest jewelry district” doesn’t strike me as a reason to freak out over the crumbling fabric of the city.