Politics & Government

(VIDEO) 'Lens' Design Updates Presented to the City Council

Last week, Michael Maltzan presented his evolving design for the "Lens" to members of the City Council.

Here is a video from last week's presentation by architetct Michael Maltzan about his "Lens" design, which is expected to replaced the existing Pier. 

In the above video, Maltzan talks about changes he has made to his design, based on public feedback, and his vision for the project.

Maltzan noted that the design changes are based on concerns raised by the public in more than two dozen community meetings.

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The $50 million "Lens" design is slated to replace the inverted pyramid building. Maltzan and his team are going through the "basis of design" phase, which is expected to be completed and presented to council on Oct. 25. 

The inverted pyramid is slated to close on May 31, 2013;demolition would start in  September 2013. 

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