Quote Originally Posted by Pete View Post
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Back in the late 70's, I was still in college and yet to really learn much about architecture or urban design when they were trying to get the downtown Galleria off the ground... And I was actually in favor of them tearing down Robinson Renaissance to create an entry plaza at that corner!

I also remember not caring at all what happened to the Colcord, and now it's one of my favorite developments anywhere.

It is very funny how your interests and passions evolve over time. Hopefully, most of us get wiser.
I think that generally the zeitgeist of 2014 is innovation through historic preservation. If I were a planner in the 1970s I would probably be more persuaded by the trends of that era.