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Originally Posted by SebC
I did see that, but it doesn't have enough information to convince me either way. That atrium space in particular could end up pretty sterile, and might actually be more of a barrier to the interior podium spaces than a conduit to them.
Whilst I'm fairly confident that the new development will have plenty of active edges, active doesn't necessarily mean public and one thing the existing mall does do well is provide indoor, public space adjacent to Eau Claire Plaza and the park and pathway.
It looks to me this project could be Waterfront 4-8 or City Centre 3-7. Those aren't bad projects but they aren't the community hub / regional amenity that the Eau Claire site deserves. Or it could be much better. I don't know yet.
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Agreed, the current podium/outdoor areas look very bland and sterile. The public space needs to be much more vibrant.
I understand the need to balance residential/commercial interests so that the property doesn't fall into economic stagnation as the current market is suffering from but the public space definitely needs improvement. I wish there was a way to more effectively draw people to the area.