The two images at right are copied from the developer's "Concept Plan" package. The upper image is a photo of the corner as it looks now, while the lower image is a computer rendering of the finished project.
It's not hard to envision a re-development that would improve on what's there now. The proposed structure, however, is a massive change that will be strenuously opposed by many of its residential neighbors. Several years of permit applications, presentations, and public meetings lie ahead, so we won't know for some time how this turns out. Updates here to follow...
Santa Cruz Changes locations can be found on this Google Map.