East 54’s Virtual Chapel Hill
Thursday, November 13th, 2008Do you recognize the following scene?
This is East West Partner’s revisionist view of Chapel Hill as improved upon by their East 54 project. They have provided a cool animation of the eventual East 54 living experience.
One small problem.
Their Chapel Hill doesn’t match reality.
What is it about big time developers and their desire to re-conceptualize reality?
From what I hear, East West Partners are working hard on their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) certifications. East54 could be the first North Carolina development to leap LEED-ND’s hurdles. An accomplishment well worth noting if they run the whole race.
Isn’t that worth overlooking a little virtual retouching of Chapel Hill?
