UPDATED 6:10 p.m. Monday -- Councilman Jameson's letter to colleagues lays out case for supporting Westin, historic overlay and transferring development rights -- Two council members want to amend the zoning change to shorten structure by seven stories, and the Metro Historical Commission is helping drum up support
Hotel project still faces heavy opposition from certain quarters
In a tense meeting punctuated by indoor downpour, MDHA's design review committee gives conditional approval to the $100 million project
Center's design director sends letter to Metro Planning Director that questions Westin size and fit for Lower Broadway
Design of hotel isn't changed much, but preserves Lower Broad buildings