I live in the area - also agree with Northern Light and the above. I can see your point and would be great to have an extra wine bar/cafe along the east side of the STL Market on The Esplanade, but the park is far from 'dead', even during evening times.

Feb 27 afternoon

During a chaotic snow flurry attack this afternoon

This evening.

This morning

Are we looking at the same building? I think we can do better

Yesterday

Yesterday:

But wait, there's more - It lights up at night.

Today

The penthouse level looks great. As for the rest of it....yikes.

Love the podium, can't help but feel slightly disappointed by the tower so far.

Not the best quality, earlier this afternoon

From early afternoon today.