I think I know the lot you're talking about. That is the best view of downtown in the city, and it's perched on a hill. A medium to high rise there would be killer. I also know of a small-scale project that will offer rental townhomes near 4th and Walker -- it's in the early, early planning stages. There's another vacant lot in that stretch that may be condos, as well, but I cannot confirm it....yet.

I really kind of like Rick Dowell. He's pissed about everyone off downtown at one time or another and he certainly marches to the beat of his own drummer.