The Sharp Project

There is a lively discussion going on right now at Exit133.com about the Sharp Project, its overall aesthetic, and what it means for USA of Yesterday. I also found Peter Callaghan's column today to be very thought-provoking and providing a new perspective on the property tax abatement program (of which I am currently taking advantage).

Lots of good fodder for discussion.

For my own part, I don't especially think downtown is sorely lacking a grocery story, however much people think we need one, so I'm not going gaga over that part. (Although to be fair, as a resident I am stoked to see one come in across the street). And I'm not so wacky about the building exterior of the Sharp Project. And I would like to see the storefront of USA of Yesterday preserved.

All that said, my hot buttons are far from being pushed on any of these issues. It's a major project for downtown Tacoma and we should make sure it happens. But I think it can be tweaked to be made better.