naval broadway complex

this union tribune article about the naval broadway complex on the harbor front downtown notes that none of the 14 architects reviewing the project felt it had a "high quality" design. what the article doesn't note is that the architects, much like the public, can say all they want about this disappointing project but it won't make much of a difference. doug manchester, the developer who walled off the gaslamp district from the harbor, will decide. nothing to see here folks, it's just the navy and some rich developer deciding how to maximize their profit from some prime harborfront property.

it was interesting to note that the story was buried well back in the metro section of the paper. the conservative union tribune has always been a big manchester backer.

while the project could be worse (at least you'll be able to access the harbor), the architecture is uninspired, and there's little prime parkland. once again, the city misses a big opportunity to do something for the people of san diego. the project will likely be approved as is in the next few weeks.