I live a few blocks from this and have for a couple of decades.  I've attended the meetings and followed this from before Day 1.  This writer's opinions are diametrically opposed to those of most of the residents of the area - which is probably the least NIMBY group in the entire city.  It's pretty clear that this writer has received almost all his information directly from the developer.  If their plan was as good as their PR, yes, then it would be a great thing.  It's not.