Vacant Lot To Become a Shiny Tower

Last week this new glass cylinder opened up as an eastern entrance to the Grove street path.



We sort of wondered why, since the other two entrances are only a block to the west. But then we saw this:


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Yes, another shiny new tower. The construction of this building will help in making a pedestrian friendly link between the downtown waterfront and the Grove street area. At best, the walk is at present "sketchy," and at its worst, shit your pants scary.

But with that many residences being constructed in close proximity to the financial district, there might actually be people there on the weekend. Now of course, there are just a few stray dog walkers and the occasional jogger. Not to mention we're hoping the retail units will contain some necessities like Starbucks.