It is definitely miles better than what is there. I'm not sure how I fell about it overall. Despite the C Train, this is quite a challenging site. It is back-facing to the library, some hairy townhomes, and service-corridor style retail. Westbrook Mall is truly depressing (IMHO). A part of me looks at the plan and wishes for a lot more density. I see the open spaces as a bit useless, frankly. Looks like beautiful walkway but it is hard to use for almost anything and keeps the deep setback that we see for Part Source. I'm just thinking about selling this site and development...it looks like a condo, but this site is yelling rental to me.



That being said, I don't know the area well enough to have a strong opinion about the product or market here. I like the porte-cochère (that circle drop off thing) and think it actually makes good sense on the site.



Anyone familiar with the redevelopment plans for Westbrook mall or surrounding retail? Any green shoots here?