"your tower is too penis-y"

never forget that san diego is full of closed-minded people. today's example is found in a union tribune article about opposition to the shapery park tower downtown that looks too much like a penis. after the mundane pei cobb freed tower was announced for 700 west broadway, you'd think city leaders would be open to some more daring design. guess again. a consultant to the ccdc says it looks too much like a phallus and should be modified. the developer counters by saying he's going for a flower petal look. whatever it is, it's a big improvement from earlier versions. btw, their website says there will be a 40th floor restaurant/bar, which should add to the limited high-rise dining options in the city.

my favorite quote from the article was the audience member who was "appalled". whether it's turning down the opportunity to convert the miramar facility into an airport decades ago, or embracing boring architecture over innovative design, san diego consistently shows its small-town mindset.